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In episode #2220, Neil and Eric discuss how to build a $1 million one-person operation. There are many benefits to having a smaller organization but if you want consistency, longevity, and the ability to potentially sell your business and create a much higher net worth, you need to hire people. Tune in as we discuss the pros and cons of companies of different sizes and what it truly means to run a $1 million one-person operation. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Build a $1M 1 Person Operation. [00:25] The benefits of a smaller organization. [00:51] Our preferences when it comes to the size of our organizations. [01:13] Why having a small team isn’t necessarily the best way to run a business. [02:02] How to create high leverage products without spending all your time on them. [02:36] Examples of successful $1 million one-person operations. [03:12] How running a one-person operation affects your longevity.  [04:10] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:17] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Nomad List OKAY.com 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 #2219, Neil and Eric talk about how Eric sold out 12,345 NFTs in 19 minutes. The world of crypto and NFTs moves fast. Gone are the days when you could do a launch selling profile pictures and make millions of dollars instantly without delivering anything of value. To find out what Eric did for his launch strategy and why he’s so proud of the product they’ve put out into the world, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Eric Sold Out 12,345 NFTs in 19 Minutes. [00:36] Learn about the meta of NFTs. [00:47] NFTs are currently experiencing a bear market; here’s what that means. [00:56] How NFT launches have changed and the role of free minting. [01:14] Why Eric is proud of the product he and his team have created. [02:21] An overview of Goblintown and its freemium success story. [03:13] Follow @levelingupNFT on Twitter to learn more! [03:20] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:25] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Goblintown Leveling Up NFT on Twitter 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.     The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial   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 #2218, Neil and Eric ask whether or not now is a good time to sell your business. The macro economy has had a tumultuous year, from the crypto crash to high inflation rates, to the war in Ukraine, there have been a lot of factors influencing our global economy. But what does this mean for you if you want to sell your business? Tune in as we break down where the economy is at, and how to know whether now is the right time for you to sell. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Is Now A Good Time To Sell Your Business? [00:37] An overview of the macroeconomy in late August 2022. [00:58] Ask yourself what amount of money would be enough before you decide to sell. [02:15] Why you need to do what’s right for you, regardless of what others may think. [03:59] 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:   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 #2217, Neil and Eric talk about what the best marketing leaders do. Any good marketer knows that what works for your competitor, won’t necessarily work for you, which is why you need to use all the tools at your disposal to continually experiment and find what is most effective for your context. Tune in today as we discuss what the best marketing leaders do and how their unique skill sets allow them to find what works for their company. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Best Marketing Leaders Do This. [00:30] Why the best leaders are extremely data-driven. [01:27] Delegation as a skill and why you need to master it as a leader. [01:54] Why the best marketing leaders are also world-class recruiters? [02:44] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job postings or post a job of your own! [02:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:57] 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 #2216, Neil and Eric talk about where you should be focusing your efforts if you want to grow fast on social media right now. It may feel like all the hottest social media platforms are saturated with content, but there’s actually a lot of room for growth and opportunity to create engagement with your product. To learn more about which platforms you should be focusing on and why, make sure you press play now!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Where You Should Be Focusing To Grow Fast On Social Right Now. [00:25] The platforms you should be focusing on if you want to grow fast. [00:56] What TikTok and LinkedIn have in common and how engagement fuels virality. [01:31] Tips on how to generate engagement and grow followers on LinkedIn. [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:   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 #2215, Neil and Eric ask whether Facebook fan pages are back. The social media landscape has shifted dramatically since the early days of Facebook, especially with companies like Instagram and TikTok putting visual media at the forefront. Tuning in you’ll hear us discuss how Facebook pages are making a comeback and how to hook onto this trend! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Facebook Fan Pages Are BACK?! [00:35] How the social media landscape has shifted and why Facebook fan pages are worth investigating. [00:49] How engagement is increasing on Facebook fan pages, especially with video content. [01:49] How Facebook is adapting to emulate TikTok. [02:21] Check out https://www.marketingschool.io/jobs to see our job listings or post a job of your own! [02:33] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [02:36] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   THE HOT SCRIPT FORMULA - Hosted by Sunny Lenarduzzi 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 #2214, Neil and Eric talk about whether the best marketing hires are going to be remote going forward. The COVID-19 pandemic has supercharged the remote working trend, but where do we stand now? Tune in as we discuss the future of remote work, the benefits of going hybrid, and how your offerings affect the type of talent you can attract for your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are The Best Marketing Hires Going To Be Remote? [00:38] Our thoughts on Apple’s decision to return to work. [00:53] Why we believe the future is hybrid. [01:38] Why offering 100% flexibility attracts the best marketing hires. [03:32] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:36] 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 #2213, Neil and Eric talk about how Neil works with no direct reports. Each of us has our own unique strengths and weaknesses. And when you’re running a company, you need to understand those and hire accordingly. Tune in to learn about Neil’s strengths and weaknesses and how he has structured his company so that he doesn’t need to be a manager, and instead, can focus on what he's good at! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Neil Works With No Direct Reports. [00:38] Learn how Dharmesh Shah, CTO of HubSpot, has zero direct reports. [01:07] How Neil’s company is structured to allow for him to have no direct reports. [02:11] How to understand your strengths and weaknesses and hire accordingly. [04:29] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:38] 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 #2212, Neil and Eric talk about why the riches are not in the niches. A lot of marketers like to advise that you should find your niche and focus on that. The only problem is that this strategy puts a cap on your potential to grow. Tune in to learn how to avoid this rookie error, and find out what you should be focusing on instead! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why the Riches are NOT in the Niches (Beginner Mistake). [00:25] Why focusing on a niche is limiting and what you should prioritize instead. [00:43] Why total addressable market (TAM) is such an important indicator. [01:34] A reminder of what type of businesses this advice applies to. [03:54] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [03:59] 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 #2211, Neil and Eric talk about why Clubhouse failed and what marketers can learn from it. During the COVID pandemic, when millions were confined to their homes, Clubhouse experienced a surge in popularity. But what has happened to the platform since then? Tune in as we discuss some of the critical errors they made and how marketers can avoid making the same mistakes! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Why Clubhouse Failed and What Marketers Can Learn From It. [00:25] Clubhouse’s biggest error: they limited how users could gain value from it. [01:02] How this caused a shortage of content creators. [01:11] What you can learn from this as a marketer. [01:26] Why marketers should focus on the things that will produce value for customers long-term. [02:08] What Google Trends demonstrates about Clubhouse’s ability to adapt (or not adapt). [03:41] The ROI that Eric has gotten from Clubhouse and what the platform still has to offer.[04:31] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [04:43] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Clubhouse 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.