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In episode #2728, we argue that while Google has stated that links are not as important as they used to be, we still believe that they play a significant role in rankings. We also discuss the use of user signals in search rankings and the need for Google to protect its algorithm, and shift the conversation to the WNBA and the potential for growth and increased pay for players like Caitlin Clark.   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) Today's topic: Google confirms links are not that important, Google’s CEO on what search will be Like in 10 years, and Does the WNBA actually have potential now? (01:15) Google confirms links are not that important (06:27)  Google’s CEO on what search will be Like in 10 years (13:12) Does the WNBA actually have potential now? (16:35) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Go to https://www.marketings

In episode #2727, we discuss the high valuations of companies in India, the arbitrage opportunities for private equity firms, the importance of being remarkable in marketing, and the concept of identity tied to business. He also mentions the achievements of Russ Cook, who ran the perimeter of Africa, and the marketing strategies of Huel and SaladPower.    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) Today's topic: Market valuation in India, and Marketing lessons from the human that ran the entire continent of Africa  (01:15) Market valuation in India (07:57) Marketing lessons from the human that ran the entire continent of Africa  (15:38) 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 enjo

In episode #2726, we discuss The Rock's impact on WWE by proposing to become the biggest villain, spiking viewership and sales. They also explore the fluctuating market behavior of Trump Media shares, the influence of tech reviewer MKHB on an AI company, the advantages of mergers & acquisitions for business growth, and trends in digital advertising, evidenced by Omnicom's growth and a record year for U.S. search ad revenues.   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) Today's topic: The Rock returns to WWE, Trump Media shares surge, MKHB exposes AI company, and more (01:15) The Rock returns to WWE (04:40) Trump Media shares close more than 15% higher after days of declines (05:42) MKHB destroyed an AI company in 41 seconds (07:45) Companies that acquire vs companies that don't (14:29) Omnicom is off to a good start with 4% Q1 growth (15:43) IAB revenue report

In episode #2725, we explore the WooCommerce SEO migration disaster, WordPress acquisitions, the failure of the Amazon Fire phone, the rise of content creators as demand generators, the value of B2B brands, and the opportunities in the current economy for marketing and acquisitions.   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) Today's topic: WooCommerce SEO migration disaster, Content creators are the modern form of demand gen, Value of top 100 B2B brands up by 10% vs. last year, study finds (01:15) WooCommerce SEO migration disaster (07:45) Content creators are the modern form of demand gen (11:15) Value of top 100 B2B brands up by 10% versus last year, study finds (15:30) 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 kn

In this episode, I had a wide-ranging conversation Marie Forleo – a celebrated life coach, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, and host of YT channel MarieTV with over 930K subscribers. Marie shares her perspective on why focusing on one thing may not be the right fit for everyone, the importance of trusting your gut, and having a strong work ethic.   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) Today's episode: How To ACTUALLY Get ANYTHING You Want (01:15) Introduction and Marie's Background (10:03) Trusting Your Gut and Following Your Intuition (32:37) The Power of a Strong Work Ethic (40:02) Building a Coaching Business and Engaging with the Audience (56:33) The Challenges of Writing a Book   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

In episode #2724, we explore why long-form content remains vital for SEO and debunk the notion that SEO A/B testing is dead, showing its potential to dramatically increase organic traffic. We also cover the effectiveness of trend jacking as a marketing strategy and evaluate the financial returns from sports team sponsorships and events, which may not always be significant. We wrap up with a discussion on the rebranding of Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena.   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) Today's topic: Long-form content boosts SEO?, The return of SEO A/B testing, $7.6B revenue from the eclipse, & more (01:15) Does long form content still matter for SEO? (04:34) Is SEO A/B Testing Back? (12:00) The Eclipse helped generate 7.6 billion dollars in revenue (14:12) Is it worth having your company logo on a sports jersey? (18:20) That’s it for today! Don

In episode #2722, we discuss why big brands like Mcdonald's and Nike sell experiences and feelings through storytelling, if the marketing industry is recovering, the challenges faced by ESPN due to cord-cutting, and the success of Instagram and YouTube as acquisitions.   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) Today's topic: What big brands sell, Mcdonald’s Netherlands billboards that smell like french fries, & more (01:15) What big brands actually sell (02:52) Mcdonald’s Netherlands put up unbranded billboards that smell like french fries (03:11) Is the marketing industry recovering? (08:56) The Instagram $1B acquisition revisited - how to think about m&a (18:53) 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 k

In episode #2722, we discuss the current experiments and tools we're working on in our marketing efforts. We talk about using AI tools to summarize popular articles and generate backlinks, to automate email outreach and social media content, and to build vibrant online communities.    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) Today's topic: Experiments we are running and Tools we are using (01:15) Experiments we are running  (12:00) Tools we are using (17:30) 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 Se

In this episode, I had David Perell – a writing teacher, Founder of “Write of Passage” school, and the host of ”How I Write” podcast. David shares his passion for teaching writing, the concept of American Idolatry, his own path to faith, how he came to believe in Jesus as the most influential figure in Western civilization, and the importance of reading and writing in personal growth and communication.   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 and David’s Background (09:38) Building an Audience through Unique Ideas and Intellectual Assets (31:16) The Influence of Faith on Philosophy and Work (44:02) The Pitfalls of American Idolatry (53:18) The Importance of Asking Big Questions (01:00:56) The Impact of Jesus on Western Civilization (01:08:06) The Power of Writing and Communication (01:19:18) The Importance of Reading and Writing   Go to https://ww

In episode #2721, we shake up our usual format with a full 90-minute episode, exploring the staleness of interview formats, sleep optimization, M&A strategies in business growth, influencer marketing, speaker fees, the potential acquisition of HubSpot by Google, and more.   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) Today's topic: Interview podcasts getting stale, Robots: Tesla vs. Apple, Monetization strategies & more (01:15) Interview Podcast Getting Stale (16:18) Optimizing Sleep and the Counterproductive Nature of Over-Optimization (33:47) Private Equity and Buying Businesses (41:36) The Future of Robots: Tesla vs. Apple (50:27) Monetization Strategies: Building a Community (58:56) Money as a Tool for Personal and Family Goals (01:07:40) The Importance of Struggle and Character Building (01:16:26) JK Rowling's Influence and Impact (01:25:29) Erwan's Smo

In episode #2720, we discuss the growth of ChatGPT and its impact on Google, as well as the increasing opportunities for content creators in the digital space. We also touch on the importance of prompt engineering for AI-generated content, the polarization of wealth in the creator economy, and the need for editing and detail-oriented work to stand out as a writer.    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) Today's topic: People are saying they no longer use Google; instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT, Creator payouts grew 17% YoY, and more (01:15) People no longer use Google, instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT (05:24) Creator payouts grew 17% YoY (10:05) 3 content marketing stats that will change how you create content (19:31) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Go to https://www.marketingschool.i

In episode #2719, we cover marketing strategies like the benefits of dubbing videos into different languages, highlighted by Mr. Beast's success. We discuss the power of multilingual ads, the impact of media coverage and awards, and the influence of Forrester reports on sales. We also talk about the importance of choosing the right words for headlines to improve clicks, and conclude with marketing and relationship-building tips from Gary Vaynerchuk.   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) Today's topic: Impact of dubbing on MrBeast's YT is crushing, Each negative keyword adds 2.3% CTR, and more (01:15) Impact of dubbing on MrBeast's YT is crushing (08:30) Adding NYT best seller to ad increased CTR by 19% (09:55) Each negative keyword adds 2.3% CTR (18:00) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io

In this episode, I had Dr. Orion Taraban – a Psychologist, Men's Mental Health Specialist, and PsychHacks Podcast Host with 5M YouTube views per month. We discussed the challenges and dynamics of modern relationships. Among these are how online dating can decrease the likelihood of forming a relationship, the idea of being “monogamish,” and how marriages often fail because of unrealistic expectations.   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 and Background (01:22) - The Decline in Relationships and the Impact of Online Dating (14:23) - Questioning the Concept of Monogamy and Introducing Monogamish (29:47) - Different Desires and Needs in Relationships: Women Seeking Commitment, Men Seeking Access (37:22) - Understanding the 'Red Pill' and Effective Relationship Strategies (38:29) - Why Successful Women Date Mediocre Men (43:52) - The Reasons Behi

In episode #2718, we talked about sharing metrics publicly and the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. We also discussed the importance of relatability and the impact of sharing journey stories, as we share insights from a study on Google search results and discuss the significance of rich snippets, video content, and Google shopping.    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) Today’s Topic: ConvertKit open metrics - good idea or bad idea?, How to lie with data - 91% all cause mortality, and We analyzed 12,037 sessions of 1013 people searching on Google to better understand how people use  (01:15) ConvertKit open metrics - good idea or bad idea? (09:51) We analyzed 12,037 sessions of 1013 people searching on Google to better understand how people use  (14:55) How to lie with data - 91% all cause mortality (18:55) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review

In episode #2717, we explored AI-related subjects, touching upon the emerging trend of integrating AI restrictions within agency contracts, and examining the transformative impact of AI on SEO and content creation strategies. We also addressed the legal complexities of copyright in AI-generated content, the rise of deceptive AI live stream scams, and the pressing necessity for rigorous verification of AI-generated materials.    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) Today’s Topic: Brands add AI restrictions to agency contracts - behind the growing trend, Can Google truly detect AI content?, and Deepfake crypto scams (01:15) Brands add AI restrictions to agency contracts (04:04) Can Google truly detect AI content? (08:40) Deepfake crypto scams (16:27) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to lea

In episode #2716, we dive into key business strategies and marketing insights. We cover the dangers of depending too heavily on giants like Amazon and Google, stressing the importance of exploring diverse channels and platforms. We delve into the impact of creating catchy terms and acronyms on social media, the role of storytelling and unique content in engagement, and the nuances of measuring ROI. Highlighted too are the benefits of gift cards in marketing, the trend of leveraging current trends, and using podcasts for 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) Today’s topic: Amazon $8M platform risk,  If you are going to use AI to write content you can’t forget about DRIVE, The ROI of 150M shortform views, We are at peak giftcard (01:15) - Amazon $8M platform risk (04:27) - If you are going to use AI to write content you can’t forget about DRIVE (08:0

In episode #2715, we delve into AI in sales, the ideal content length for social networks, balancing work and family life, optimizing thumbnails through A/B testing, Vanessa Lau's hiatus and return, and the pursuit of purpose and joy in content creation.   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) Today’s topic: The ROI of AI in sales, Here’s the ideal content length for each social network (you’re not going to like the Facebook data), What’s wrong with our YouTube channel? (01:15) The ROI of AI in sales (06:25) Here’s the ideal content length for each social network (you’re not going to like the Facebook data) (12:20) What’s wrong with our YouTube channel? (16:09) 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 th

In this episode, I had Ryan Hashemi, known for building the successful media company Jubilee that has 10 million subscribers and 5 billion views on YouTube. We discussed the concept of creator-operators and the importance of long-form content. Ryan shares his insights on creating compelling thumbnails and titles, as well as the need for a strong storytelling approach. We also touch on the trend of creators building businesses outside of content creation.   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 and Background (02:23) Mission-Oriented Approach and Content Formats (07:39) Creating Compelling Content and Holding Audience Attention (09:09) Experimentation and Learning from Failure (11:30) Collaborating with Influencers and Partnerships (14:41) Hiring and Developing Talent (29:00) Dealing with Copycats and Protecting Originality (37:44) Investing in Up-

In episode #2714, we delve into Google and Yahoo's latest email marketing guidelines, addressing the adaptation challenges and underscoring the vital role of email marketing. We explore strategies for managing email clutter and emphasize the importance of crafting impactful email content. The conversation also delves into AI's influence on content creation, contrasting AI-generated content with human-crafted pieces, and discussing the challenges faced by AI startups amid stiff competition. We wrap up with insights on incumbents and disruption theory in the AI industry. 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) Today’s topic: Your email marketing won’t work anymore unless you follow these 3 new rules from Google and Yahoo, What Google’s new algorithm update tells us about the future of AI content, Stupid Pepsi ad, and Why startup building is different with AI (01:

In episode #2713, we discussed the evolution of ad agencies from their initial stages handling local mom and pop clients to securing large enterprise accounts, highlighting referrals, acquisitions, and the strategic advantage of offering diversified services globally. We explored how these factors forge stronger client relationships, enhance retention through high switching costs, and support an agency's growth across various revenue milestones—from $1M to over $1B. We also unpacked storytelling in content creation and its impact on viewer engagement, alongside the motivations behind influencers' endorsements.   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) Today’s topic: The difference between an ad agency that does $1M, $10M, $100M, and $1B+ in annual revenue, and Why MrBeast is getting even more views today (01:15) The difference between an ad agency that does $1M,