Marketing spend will go up; the market is estimating 4 rate cuts this year, His CEO slept with his wife; here's what he learned about B2B SaaS, and There's a Boatload of money in political marketing… even outside of presidential election years
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, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
5 Sep 202415min
How the Lex Fridman podcast increased this guy's revenue By 93%, AI will saturate educational content. Here's what to do, Does SEMrush's employee advocacy program drive business?, 50 German companies are piloting the 4-day work week, and more
In episode #2813, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the impact of being a guest on a popular podcast, the saturation of AI in educational and marketing content, the benefits and drawbacks of a four-day work week, the rise of women's sports and its marketing opportunities, and the success of the WNBA. 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 the Lex Fridman Podcast increased this guy's revenue By 93% (01:14) AI will saturate educational content. Here's what to do (04:20) Does SEMrush's employee advocacy program drive business? (06:50) 50 German companies are piloting the 4-day work week (10:54) Why the rise of women's sports has unlocked unexpected marketing opportunities (13:53) 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 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
4 Sep 202416min
The ROI of creators is… 0?, and Brand trust: Why human attention beats algorithms
In episode #2812, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the ROI of creators and influencers, the challenges of working with influencers, the effectiveness of micro and nano influencers, the importance of going where the attention is, the value of brand trust, and the impact of social media hate. 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 ROI of creators is… 0? (07:11) Brand trust: Why human attention beats algorithms (16:42) 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
3 Sep 202419min
Can you hire a CEO and leave them alone?, The best CMOs work at ugly companies, and Alex Cooper jumps from Spotify to SiriusXM in $125 million deal
In episode #2811, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the potential pitfalls of hiring a CEO without proper involvement, hiring marketers, and the value of experience in different types of companies. They also briefly mention the podcast industry and the recent deal involving Alex Cooper. 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) Can you hire a CEO and leave them alone? (06:10) The best CMOs work at ugly companies (11:17) Alex Cooper jumps from Spotify to SiriusXM in $125 million deal (13:07) 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
2 Sep 202415min
The Role of Referrals and Networking in Agencies
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 strategies on referrals, reconnecting with contacts during business trips, hosting dinners to build relationships, and adoption of AI. 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 (00:29) Generating Leads and Clients for Agencies (06:22) The Future of AI and Agency Services (09:41) Positioning Services for AI Impact (16:11) The Importance of Innovation in Agency Services 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
31 Aug 202422min
Why you can't trust agencies, Power of words, Why depth and non-obvious content crush everything else, and Cable TV business crumbles
In episode #2810, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the challenges of trusting agencies for sales and demand generation in the early stages of a startup, the drawbacks of taking shortcuts, the power of words in marketing, the decline of cable TV and the rise of streaming services. 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 you can't trust agencies (03:24) Power of words (06:43) Why depth and non-obvious content crush everything else (11:39) Cable TV business crumbles (14:46) 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
29 Aug 202417min
The billion-dollar one-person SEO agency: Fiction or the future?, and CNET is sold for a $400M loss
In episode #2809, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the possibility of creating a billion-dollar one-person SEO agency using AI, the Red Ventures selling CNET at a $400 million loss, and share personal experiences of dealing with failures and the challenges of cleaning up and rebuilding. 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 billion-dollar one-person SEO agency: Fiction or the future? (02:47) CNET is sold for a $400M loss (16:54) 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
28 Aug 202419min
MrBeast goes corporate, How Costco sells $9000 exercise equipment for $100, and Is using the word "AI" in your marketing dead?
In episode #2808, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the professionalization of Mr. Beast's YouTube channel, the importance of avoiding bureaucracy in large organizations, the misconception of a four-day workweek, the opportunity to buy discounted exercise equipment from Costco, and the diminishing impact of using the term 'AI' 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) MrBeast goes corporate (11:25) How Costco sells $9000 exercise equipment for $100 (14:20) Is using the word "AI" in your marketing dead? (17:10) 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
27 Aug 202420min
