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In episode #2230, Neil and Eric talk about investments they missed out on and key lessons they’ve learned. We share some of the investment opportunities we missed for big companies like Uber and Airbnb, and why one of the best ways to make money is by investing in yourself. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Investments We Missed Out On and Lessons Learned. [00:25] Learn about some of the companies Neil missed out on investing in. [00:37] What Neil learned from missing out on investing.  [00:49] Why it’s actually okay to miss out on other people’s investments. [02:13] Companies that Eric didn’t invest in and why he decided to invest in himself instead. [04:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:33] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Uber Airbnb Riverside Betterment Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2229, Neil and Eric talk about seven split tests you won’t regret running. One of the most reliable ways to determine effective marketing methods is by running split tests. Tune in to learn how to make shopping easier, why upsells are crucial, and who you should be surveying! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Split Tests You Won’t Regret Running. [00:25] How to use Paypal, Apple Pay, and Shop Pay to run your first split test. [00:59] Why you should test one and two-step checkouts. [01:22] Learn what order bumps are and how to implement them. [01:47] Why upsells are crucial. [02:11] How personalization can increase optimization. [02:30] Find out who you should be surveying and how to run tests based on the results. [03:06] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:10] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings or post a job of your own! [03:22] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   PayPal Apple Pay Shop Pay Optimizely Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2228, Neil and Eric talk about why rising interest rates will make marketing more affordable. Warren Buffet famously said, “be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful”. We can learn a lot from this statement, especially during times of uncertainty. Join us as we discuss the relationship between debt, rising interest rates, and how to leverage your assets and capitalize on more affordable marketing! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Rising Interest Rates Will Make Marketing More Affordable. [00:25] The relationship between debt and rising rates. [01:43] What Warren Buffet can teach us about how to deal with rising interest rates. [02:35] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:48] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2227, Neil and Eric talk about why the easiest way to go broke is by acting rich. When you’re making hundreds and thousands of dollars, it can be tempting to splurge your cash on non-essentials and luxury items. Tune in to learn how to handle your money smartly and why you shouldn’t spend your earnings as if you are a millionaire! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why the Easiest Way to Go Broke is By Acting Rich. [00:25] Why the best way to succeed as a marketer is by saving your money. [02:35] Why people often feel pressure to appear rich and how to live more frugally. [03:12] The difference between being wealthy and rich. [03:46] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:52] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2226, Neil and Eric talk about the three reasons why your lookalike audience isn’t converting. Tune in to learn how to reduce ad fatigue, narrow your focus, and use a more hard-sell approach to help you convert your lookalike audience! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Reasons Why Your Lookalike Audience Isn’t Converting. [00:25] Why you need to narrow your focus to optimize conversion rates. [00:48] Learn how ad fatigue could be affecting your conversion rates. [01:18] How to use a more hard-sell approach with your lookalike audience. [02:00] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:06] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2225, Neil and Eric discuss the number one benefit of joining a mastermind that nobody talks about. The most common advice when doing a mastermind is that you shouldn’t do business with your peers. Tune in to learn why this isn’t always true and how to choose a mastermind that will help you network and grow your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The #1 Benefit of Joining a Mastermind Nobody Talks About. [00:30] How masterminds can help you network. [01:02] How to know when you should do business with your peers in a mastermind. [02:58] Advice on how to choose a mastermind that will help you grow your business. [03:20] Sign up for our mastermind at https://www.live.levelingup.com.  [03:27] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:33] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   YPO yWhales Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2224, Neil and Eric talk about 3 reasons to take one day off – especially from the screens. Modern life has been constructed in such a way that we seem to perpetually be forced to interact with screens, whether it’s for work or leisure. We delve into the benefits of taking a break, and how spending time in nature can help you regenerate and be more calm and productive.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Reasons to Take One Day Off – Especially From the Screens. [00:32] The benefits of being in nature when you take a break from your screen. [01:07] How getting away from your screen can help you be more productive. [01:45] Learn about Eric’s morning routine and how it helps him achieve balance. [03:15] Why setting aside time to do nothing is great for creativity. [03:41] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:47] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:     Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2223, Neil and Eric discuss 7 modern marketing tools that will make your life easier. Tune in to learn about the best new tools to help you organize your swipe files, collaborate with clients, create content faster, and much more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Modern Marketing Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier. [00:30] How Foreplay will help you organize your swipe files. [01:01] Save time on boring tasks with UiPath. [01:18] Learn about the free conversion benchmarking tool, Varos. [01:43] Discover Ubersuggest’s new free writing tool. [02:07] Use Motion for better collaboration. [02:49] Why Lemlist is a great tool for automating your outreach and cold emails. [03:24] Learn about a great alternative to Loom and other organizational tools.  [04:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:07] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Foreplay UiPath Varos Ubersuggest Motion Lemlist Bubbles Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2222, Neil and Eric talk about the one thing that was the biggest hurdle in their business careers. Hiring is a complicated process and there are a lot of lessons to learn. Tune in as we discuss the key lessons we’ve uncovered about hiring and why it’s so important to find the right people! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The One Thing That Was the Biggest Hurdle in Our Business Career. [00:27] The key lesson that Neil and Eric have learned about hiring. [00:43] How to hire the right people. [01:22] What the best leaders know about recruiting. [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:22] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #2221, we talk about three major mindset shifts that changed our lives. Sometimes the biggest mindset shifts can happen due to external circumstances, like getting married or having kids, and you can’t always predict how they will shape you. To gain insight into the major mindset shifts that have had a significant impact on our lives, and how they happened, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Major Mindset Shifts That Changed Our Lives. [00:45] How Neil discovered that money isn’t everything. [03:01] How Eric has seen Neil change since getting married and having kids. [03:15] What Eric has learned from Warren Buffet and how it shifted his mindset. [04:39] Why you don’t always need to give feedback. [06:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [06:24] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   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:      Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.