Is it worth having an affiliate program after Google sacked so many affiliate sites?, HubSpot shares plunge 12% on report that Alphabet is shelving interest in acquiring software company, and more
In episode #2785, we discuss the decline of affiliate marketing and the challenges faced by businesses and affiliates, the potential acquisition of HubSpot by Google, the impact of raising prices in S...
24 Juli 202418min
Will diversity, equity, and inclusion make you rich?, You are the media now, and How TikTok comments pushed Converse to bring back discontinued sneakers
In episode #2784, we reference a study by McKinsey in 2015 that claimed a link between profits and executive diversity. We also discuss founders creating their own media channels and the influence of ...
23 Juli 202420min
Data reveals how long it takes to reach product-market fit, The rise of in-house influencers, and Apple expands 30% fee on Facebook and Instagram ads globally
In episode #2783, we discuss the importance of launching a product quickly to iterate and reach product market fit, the rise of in-house influencers and how companies can leverage their employees' soc...
22 Juli 202416min
Strategies to Land $5M+ Clients in Luxury Home Building
In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. A luxury home builder seeks advice on how to generate leads without relying on archite...
20 Juli 202416min
How big agency M&A and hiring works, and World's richest man on being a 'working boss’
In episode #2782, we discuss the challenges of competing with companies like Andreessen Horowitz in terms of recruiting and compensation, the hiring process and the value of hiring executives who have...
19 Juli 202418min
How Trump made his assassination attempt a marketable moment, Why you can't trust CNN or Washington Post anymore, BlackRock pulls commercial that included Trump rally shooter, and Companies pull ads during the shooting from social media
In episode #2781, we discuss the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, how he turned the incident into a marketable moment and the reactions from the mainstream media and corporation...
18 Juli 202422min
Why Elon Musk doesn't use data when creating new innovations, How marketing can backfire: Roaring Kitty purchased $245M of Chewy, and Search everywhere optimization: platforms SEOs need to optimize for beyond Google
In episode #2780, we discuss why Elon Musk's use of data in innovation is a mix of yes and no, Starlink Mini, Roaring Kitty's lawsuit, the importance of hiring good people, and the new version of SEO....
17 Juli 202421min
How to use fake haters to blow up your engagement, The genius of Kourtney Kardashian's 'Lemme' brand, 76% of NVIDIA employees are millionaires and 37% are worth over 20 million, and more
In episode #2779, we discuss how to use fake haters to boost engagement, the success of Courtney Kardashian's brand, the decline of click-through rates in search results, the dangers of abusing progra...
16 Juli 202420min
