#198: Ryan Pineda is a master business man. His real estate empire has led to several million dollar businesses. So why podcasting? Why YouTube? Ryan understands we are living in a special time. The opportunity to communicate and reach people at scale is unprecedented. He's going all in. In this episode we cover: - Your uniqueness matters - Every business owner needs a podcast or YouTube show - Don't be afraid to take your shot, you can always make more money - Spend money on making better conte...
Feb 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 198
#197: Is your marketing evolving? I know, I know. Marketing is a bad word, but at it's essence marketing is the oxygen of whatever project you're trying to build. You could have the best podcast in the world, but if people don't care it doesn't matter. Marketing matters. Ryan Stewart founded his B2B Webris Marketing agency a little over a decade ago. I found him through his YouTube channel and immediately new I needed to bring him on. Marketing is really about 1 thing. Finding where your audienc...
Jan 31, 2022•50 min•Ep. 197
#195: Want to reach more people with your internet marketing? Tell more stories. Avi Arya is an Indian entrepreneur, who built a wildly successful internet marketing company, Internet Moguls out of nowhere. He shifted from streetcar driver, to hotelier, to digital entrepreneur. Noone thought he could do it, but he persevered. He's collaborated with famous entrepreneurs such as GaryVee, Pat Flynn, Grant Cardone, and many more! 3 key takeaways from this episode - How can Micro Videos help you stan...
Jan 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 195
#194: Want to generate more leads for your business. You need to be guesting on podcasts. Nothing gives you more attention with less distraction. I find many guests, don't understand basic guest concepts. so I brought Jeremy Slate on to educate us on the best practices. Let's work smart, not hard. Jeremy Slate is an expert at podcast guesting. He founded his agency, Command Your Brand off the back of generating leads as a podcast guest. I've been watching Jeremy for months on Linked In, and been...
Jan 17, 2022•30 min•Ep. 194
193: Today's episode is a special one because, my team prepared a special birthday surprise! Typically, I'm your host and asking the questions, but today the tables are reversed. My team actually asks me questions about my journey, so I hope you enjoy hearing more about my business development Topics covered - Who is your Dream Guest for your Podcast? - What is Success? - How would you define 2021? - What's the biggest challenge of growing one's brand? - What are the 5 key elements that every th...
Jan 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 193
#192: Want better leads? Want to get on calls with people that actually want what your selling? Want to build a community of raving fans? This episode is going to give you exactly what you need. AJ Cassata is an absolute genius when it comes to lead generation in 2022. He is the founder of Revenue Boost and has helped tons of people generate more leads. At it's essence a great business thrives when it identifies it's core audience. This isn't always easy. It takes time, it takes data, it takes e...
Jan 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 192
#191: I've been watching Alex Sheridan on LinkedIn for a few years. I've been really impressed with the progression of his content. It seems like each video gets better and better. I recently saw Alex implementing green screens in some creative ways, so I said, "I've got to get Alex on the show"! Alex doesn't disappoint. We discuss the feeling of leaving his job to found Impaxs Marketing, then get right into video strategy for social media. Stick around till the end! Alex gives some very practic...
Jan 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 191
2021 was full of mistakes, opportunities, and learning experiences. I think it may perhaps been the biggest growth year in my young life. I hope it was as transformative for you as well! But listen, 2021 is in the past, and it's time to focus on keeping momentum into 2022. There's a lot happening with my agency, and a lot of exciting changes coming, and this video is all about my personal, professional goals for 2022. PS: leave your goals in the comments, so we can look back at your progress nex...
Dec 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 190
#189: It's always a long journey for side hustlers. Success rarely comes overnight. Alex put in effort for years, until he finally built the systems to turn his dreams into reality. I find the best businesses are built upon developing solutions for oneself (or by popular request). Alex Sanfilippo, is now building resources that help make podcasting simple. https://podpros.com/ is his podcasting platforms which houses several solutions. https://podmatch.com/ for matching guests with hosts. https:...
Dec 27, 2021•36 min•Ep. 189
188: I love Christmas. It's a great holiday that brings us all together. The food, the family...the presents. Let's face it we all LOVE getting presents, but is that what it's really all about? As I've grown older, I've begun to realize it's not actually about receiving, but rather about giving. It's the law of attraction in motion. I can thank my daughter for reminding me of that. What do you think? Oh yeah, my free gift to you? My time. A free strategy call. email me at contact@marksavantmedia...
Dec 24, 2021•11 min•Ep. 188
#187: Do you dream of turning your side hustle into your primary income source? David Perez is proof it's possible, and he made it happen through podcast production. David's podcast production company, Talking Silkworm helps health and wellness coaches get their voices heard though podcasting. He also helps podcasters grow audience through his coaching program at https://audiencecoach.com/resources This episode is a really practical look at best practices in podcasting, and the mindset needed to...
Dec 20, 2021•29 min•Ep. 187
#186: Looking for the perfect gift for a podcaster in your life? Are you a podcaster with a gift card and not sure what to buy? In this holiday gift guide, I'm breaking down the top gifts for podcasters in 2021. Outside the box ideas: personalize gifts, paint, logo, hold an event, connect the podcaster to a great guest 1. Mic - Dynamic Sure Mv7 - https://amzn.to/3q0pI9C ATR 2100x - https://amzn.to/3oX4Q3L 2. Green Screen Wraps around chair - https://amzn.to/3E0Z1GT Folds down - https://amzn.to/3...
Dec 18, 2021•10 min•Ep. 186
#185: The best companies create cult-like followings. companies like Apple, Nike, Toms... Chris Kneeland , founder of Cult-Collective has been studying this phenomena 25 years. Today, he's sharing tons of the common denominators of cult-brands while giving you ideas to execute as well. Here are some questions that we will be tackling in this episode! - How to improve your marketing skills - How can you develop super fans - How to make your customers happy - How to know what your customers want A...
Dec 13, 2021•31 min•Ep. 185
#184: Sometimes, the hardest thing to talk about is ourselves, but it can also be the most important thing to speak about. Humans connect emotionally with other humans, and the "about me" episode is a great time to connect. If you've been putting off releasing your "about me" episode, this simple framework will help you create an episode that really connects. Introduce yourself explain your mission, your vision Tell your story highlighting 3 challenges you've overcome What are your goals and foc...
Dec 10, 2021•10 min•Ep. 184
183: I've had the opportunity to learn from so many great creators over the years. Pat Flynn is definitively one of my favorite instructors. I've had the opportunity to chat with him several times over the past year, and his advice has been instrumental in the development of my podcast production agency. This episode, is actually from a guest appearance I had on Pat's podcast " Ask Pat ". We dig into the topics of growth and community. I think the concepts are super valuable for any After Hours ...
Dec 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 183
#183: Web design got you down? It doesn't have to. Josh Hall has built a 6 figure business helping people build great sites, and today, he's joining the show to help us save ours. We start the conversation discussing entrepreneurship and business building, but quickly get into the nuts and bolts of creating a great website. These factoids are certainly going to help you improve yours. Here are some questions that we will be tackling in this episode! - How to get through hard times as an entrepre...
Nov 29, 2021•59 min•Ep. 182
#181: I love YouTube. While I don't consider myself a YouTuber, I do find YouTube to be a great platform to reach new audiences and leverage search. So, speaking of search and getting found on YouTube, I brought in an expert. Nick Nimmin is a full time YouTuber with over 800,000 subscribers. His knowledge of YouTube growth is unparalleled, and this episode doesn't disappoint. Here are some questions that we will be answering: - How to get monetized? - How to target your audience? - How to create...
Nov 22, 2021•41 min•Ep. 181
#180: Podcasting is one the main ways we communicate, but what will podcasting look like in the future? In this Clubhouse recap, Cliff Ravenscraft and other experts make bold predictions on the future of podcasting, and... The future is bright! Topics covered: Just think of the artist you want Lenses Virtual Reality Meetings Virtual Reality Events Media Rooms Glasses YouTube > RSS Production Robot Podcasters Special shot out to our guests! Cliff: https://cliffravenscraft.com/ Dimple: https://...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 180
#179: Adam Adams runs a successful podcast production agency. He's an expert in podcast launches, management, and systems. I've known Adam about a year, and I've been very impressed with the rate he's grown his agency to know 30 team members. He's a wealth of knowledge, and today's episode doesn't disappoint. We discuss podcasting at length. How to set it up your show correctly, how to grow, and monetization strategies. https://growyourshow.com/calendar/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the...
Nov 15, 2021•40 min•Ep. 179
#178: Clubhouse this week was LIT! So many great creators joined the stage to discuss how to improve your podcast quality. This episode is a new concept. Let me know what you think! email me contact@marksavantmedia.com Dimple Dang - https://www.mesmerizingmarketingpodcast.com/ Carolyn Cohen - https://wellnesswhilewalking.com/ Pat Hazell - https://link.chtbl.com/CreativityinCaptivity Bruce Himmelblau - https://taplink.cc/bsvptv Ken Walls - https://www.kenwalls.com/ Danielle Chiasson - www.letsget...
Nov 12, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 178
#177: When I look back at my first podcast episode... WOW. I'm amazed at how much I've grown. Have you done this recently? It can be a huge eye opener. Quality is starting to become more and more important to me. Sometimes, small changes can have huge impact. Today, you're going to hear a summary of last week's Clubhouse Room. Listen to the whole room here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1246622/9533672 Key concepts: Go to events Level up equipment Mic placement Clipping - Watch decibel level Rivers...
Nov 12, 2021•9 min•Ep. 177
WARNING) You will not think of podcasts the same way after listening to this episode. #176: Cliff Ravenscraft has been podcasting 15 years, has 41 active podcasts, and helped over 40,000 people launch their podcast. Many people refer to Cliff as the Podcast Answer Man. Today, Cliff breaks down his Podcast Mini Series strategy to grow your network of shows. This expert strategy has really intrigued me, and has me convinced podcasters are the new authors. We also discuss the power of masterminds, ...
Nov 08, 2021•41 min•Ep. 176
#175: The life of an entrepreneur is very unique. Over the last several years, I've developed an immense respect for the challenges that entrepreneurship bring. On Halloween while my kids and friends zipped around Trick or Treating, I had an epiphany. Can you relate? Email me: contact@marksavantmedia.com _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com 📧 Email: contac...
Nov 05, 2021•12 min•Ep. 175
#174: Tim Montague is the host of Clean Power Hour, a show on a mission for the energy transition. Tim is a student and client of mine, and I've been incredibly impressed with his commitment to taking action. Tim's podcast, the Clean Power Hour is opening many doors for Tim. He's leveraging digital media to land clients and produce change in an burgeoning industry. In this episode, Mark Savant and Tim Montague will be discussing strategies to reach more people through podcasting. https://www.cle...
Nov 01, 2021•41 min•Ep. 174
#173: Listen, the negative thoughts... the doubts... that's normal. Every single day I have doubts. Sometimes the doubts and the negative voice are deafening. So what keeps us going? Why do we persevere? How can we get through the hard times? The reality is you need tools. You need tactics. You need mindset. These 23 strategies are making the difference for me and my colleagues, and I'm honored to share them with you today. If this episode resonates with you, share it with a fellow grinder! ____...
Oct 29, 2021•22 min•Ep. 173
#172: We are entering the era of the solopreneur. Part of the toolkit is building know, like, and trust with the power of the internet. Today we're joined by a student and action taker Nick Lamagna. He's leveraging his show, the A-Game podcast to build his real estate agency. In this episode, Nick is actually asking me the questions. We discuss the nuance of building your own in-house media team to build a personal, professional brand. http://www.nicknicknick.com/ What do you want to hear more o...
Oct 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 172
#171: Want to land a sponsorship for your show? You're in the right place. Heather Osgood is the founder of True Native Media. She helps podcasters get their show sponsored. In fact, she's placed over 50,000 ads on podcasts. She knows the language. Today, she's going to help us position our show, speak to advertisers and get paid. https://heatherosgood.com/ https://truenativemedia.com/ _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: w...
Oct 18, 2021•35 min•Ep. 171
#170: Building an online brand is easy right? Wrong, but if you use the right strategies and ask the right questions, it's a lot easier! I heard today's guest on a podcast with Chris Do on the Futur. I loved what he had to say, and had to get him on the show! Fabian Geyrhalter has been running his brand consultation agency for 20 years. He's developed systems to nail your brand positioning in the marketplace. Want to get clear on your why? This episode is for you! https://www.finien.com/ Books: ...
Oct 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 170
#169: You've heard it 1000 times. Consistency is the key to growth. It probably won't surprise you... I agree. But there's more to consistency that just posting weekly. Today, we're discussing the 5 types of consistency and how they impact your digital presence. 1. Frequency 2. Messaging 3. Quality 4. Offering 5. Processes _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.c...
Oct 08, 2021•13 min•Ep. 169
#168: Video Content is an absolute must when it comes to growing one's business. After 1 year and over 150 episodes, I want to highlight 6 moments from video experts that joined the show. We're highlighting: Benji Travis - What you do as a business Justin Brown - 3 steps to start on YouTube Travis Chambers - Components of a viral video ad Owen Video - 4 Principles of a video marketing campaign Marissa Romero - How to set up your video sales funnel Evan Carmichael - Don’t be afraid to suck Heard ...
Oct 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 168
