Want to grow your podcast? Start asking better questions! This video outlines my top tips to ask questions that get better results! Link to Deb Schell's site! https://findcalmhere.com/ Serious about growing your podcast? Want a shot out on the show? Join the community here! https://podcast-savants.mn.co/ _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com 📧 Email: contac...
Jul 18, 2022•5 min•Ep. 228
Selling merchandise is a great technique to popularize your brand. It’s also a creative way to grow your business! Don't get discouraged by the complicated process because there’s an easy way to do it. In this episode, Threadsy Senior Director of Ecommerce Kathryn Hutchison explains how entrepreneurs can get ahead in the industry by selling customized products that complement their brand. Whether it’s hand-crafted items or imaginatively designed shirts, these products can help diversify your rev...
Jul 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 227
What will you do when your dream career doesn’t happen the way you planned? For Shannon Hinderberger, paving your own path leads to new opportunities for success. With 20 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Shannon has overcome challenges along the way. She started working for a broadcasting company in 1998, setting her sights on becoming a news broadcaster. But with the TV business’ rigid and archaic standards, Shannon had to redirect her career path. As media and technology ...
Jul 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 226
There is one rule podcasters and business owners live by. Be different. The worst thing you can do is try to mimic someone. You may feel like you're too different and people won't understand, but that differentiation is what magnetizes people to you. Jeremy Enns runs a great podcast agency and the Podcast Marketing Academy. He and I go deep on why differentiation is important and how to identify / play to your strengths. We also talk a lot about money, more specifically, how your podcast can sta...
Jun 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 225
Social Media is a great way to reach new clients, if you know the new trends. Alex Rossman, runs Rossman Media, a social media marketing agency serving brands such as Nike, San Diego Chargers, Air BnB, and more. Today, Alex gives a backstage pass into what is working on social media now. We go deep on Tik Tok and Instagram. The similarities, the differences, and how to set up your account for success. He also explains why you should NEVER boost your posts! Enjoy! https://www.rossmanmedia.com/ ht...
Jun 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 224
You can make millions on social media! You just need to post and watch the money poor in! Have you heard this before? I know I have. The reality? You need a plan, and you need to work the plan. Katie Brinkley, has been leveraging social media to help businesses for years. If you're looking for a plan and action steps to make social media work for you, this episode is for you. We discuss how to engage new followers, how to DM the right way, and where the future of the creator economy is going. So...
Jun 13, 2022•43 min•Ep. 223
The Covid-19 pandemic was an incredibly difficult time, and difficult times kill many businesses. BUT difficult times also bear massive opportunities to those that innovate. Charlie Parrino, founder of JRI cards is just that. He's an innovator. Charlie is passionate about sports cards and memorabilia. He decided to start a live YouTube show opening expensive, rare packs of cards. The show took off, and now he and his sons run an incredibly profitable business. The key takeaways from this episode...
Jun 06, 2022•41 min•Ep. 222
Client interactions are some of the most important for growing marketing, services, and web based agencies. Taylor McMaster founded Dot and Company it was for one purpose, make client interactions as simple and memorable as possible. I love podcasting for credibility, and can be very memorable experiences! The key going in is being clear on who you serve and keep your vision in mind. We cover it all in this super fun episode with the awesome Taylor McMaster! Email: taylor@dotandcompany.co Websit...
May 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 221
Larry Roberts knows podcasting. Since meeting on Clubhouse, I've been impressed with his hustle and professionalism in the podcast space. Larry is a podcasting OG with 20 years experience and has launched over 150+ podcasts. He's the founder of Readily Random Media. Larry has become a very popular event speaker, and is often found traveling to a new hot spot around the US. I've been really curious how Larry approaches events, organizers, and sponsors. Let's face it, being paid to speak can be li...
May 23, 2022•43 min•Ep. 220
Jeff Goins is proof writing still plays an important role in our media dominated world. Jeff is a bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, marketer, speaker, and a few other things. But as Jeff says, "really, I’m a creator." I during this discussion Jeff gives some reality checks in a social media world I think we need to hear. He brings us through how to STOP BEING BORING! So key, but how far should you go? Topics covered: -Don't overshare in unhelpful ways -Guest Posting - how he grew his blog ...
May 16, 2022•44 min•Ep. 219
You spend a lot of time producing your podcast, shouldn't you make money for your effort? The answer is yes. Yes, you should monetize your podcast, but the question is what is the best route? This month, in the Podcast Savant Mastermind community we're tackling monetization this month. One of the most popular ways to generate income is with sponsors. (Join here: https://podcast-savants.mn.co/ ) But where to start? Don't you need thousands of listeners? Billy Thorpe is here to explain how he gene...
May 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 218
Your podcast needs to generate income. There are many ways to monetize your podcast, and often they can feel elusive and impossible. It doesn't have to be. Today, Deb Schell and I discuss how you can launch and grow a paid community that delivers massive value to your audience. Deb Schell is a community building expert and founder of Find Calm Here LLC. She specializes in the Mighty Networks app. Topics covered: - How to stabilize your income - Mighty Networks vs Patreon vs Circle vs Facebook - ...
May 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 217
Trevor Turnbull is a businessman with 15 years of experience, he's also a lead generation expert, podcaster, entrepreneur, Co-Founder - Of The SOURCE Collective, and more! This episode is really relevant. Many podcasters (myself included) struggle for years before finding a way to turn the podcast into cash. Let's face it, your time is valuable! Trevor brings real, genuine recommendations on how you can leverage the podcast to build leads and generate income. Topics covered: - You don't need tho...
Apr 25, 2022•46 min•Ep. 216
Podcasting got you down? Not getting the podcast subscribers you want? Maybe you've grown and want to increase your impact on an audience. Sounds like it's time for a podcast rebrand. Today's questions comes from mastermind member Lionel Bailey host of the NeXEvolution Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nexevolution-podcast/id1594988934 Lionel is looking to niche his podcast down without losing listeners. This is how I tackle relaunches: Get your audience involved in the process 1. A...
Apr 22, 2022•13 min•Ep. 215
Seth and Melanie Studley host the mega successful marriage podcast "Anatomy Of Us". The show boasts millions of downloads and over 1 thousand i-tunes reviews! In this episode, we get into their journey, the ups and downs, and how they've been able to grow such an engaged audience. I really appreciate learning the different strategies they use to drive engagement, and keep people interested in the show. Get ready to some laughs and actionable tactics you can use to grow your show! Other topics co...
Apr 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 214
Paul Smith spent 20 years working at Proctor and Gamble. He's written 4 best sellers and is one of the most respected storytelling experts in the world. If you're having trouble getting listeners to latch on, it's simple. Tell better stories. In this episode, Paul breaks down 10 stories every good leader should have. Start building your story portfolio today! Other topics covered: - How to build your list of stories - How to tell if your story sucks - How to get someone to listen to your story -...
Apr 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 213
Want to grow your show? You need to tell better stories. That's why I brought in expert Sean Garner. Sean Garner is a Storybrand certified business coach and founder of Entrefit. He's been featured in Men's Health magazine and is recognized as one of the top business coaches in the world. He's also an avid podcaster, and I connected with Sean several years back. He's awesome. Today, we're talking about story telling. Sean has used storytelling to great effect in building his businesses. If you w...
Apr 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 212
Podcasting has ups and downs. If you don't have the right mindset and game plan, you're likely to fail. I recently join Tiphany Kane and David Sais on their podcast and just loved the way the show turned out. I get the chance to explain the way I tackle podcasting, and how it's saved my life in many ways. If you're doing it right, and have the right mindset, podcasting will change your life as well. It's storytelling month in the Podcast Mastermind , so I'd also like you to pay close attention t...
Apr 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 211
What's up action taker! Last week I challenged you (and myself) to take action and get comfortable with discomfort. This week, I did, and want to share an interesting result. Part of the entrepreneurial journey is embracing difficult times. We all go through them. It's inevitable. I hope this brief episode encourages you and let's you know we're in this together! Email me to chat: contact@marksavantmedia _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more le...
Apr 01, 2022•8 min•Ep. 210
Tim Ash, author of Unleash Your Primal Brain knows marketing. Many people think marketing is about selling, but Tim understands that marketing is about connecting on a psychological level. Achieving this level of connection, we need to implant our ideas in our audience's head. Let's face it, boring lists, presentations, and aggressive sales techniques aren't convincing anyone. Instead, we can use storytelling and other tactics to really make in impact. It's not about convincing someone to take a...
Mar 28, 2022•35 min•Ep. 209
There are 2 types of people in this world; those that take action and those that talk about action. Those that do and those that do not. In today's episode, I'm sharing several personal stories to help illustrate my own fears. I haven't always been a doer. For many years, I just sat back and relaxed. Even if you're not taking massive action now, that doesn't mean you can't change. It's not easy making the change, but it's certainly possible, and the results are worth it. Let me know how you hand...
Mar 26, 2022•16 min•Ep. 208
Want More Podcast Downloads? Well you're in the right place! This question comes from Mastermind community member Mark Newsome. https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmarknewsome/ Firstly, please understand there's no easy button to gets thousands of downloads. The better you serve your audience, the faster your show will grow. There are key fundamentals you need in place. What your show is about, who it's for, why they should listen, what makes you different,etc. BUT... In this video, you're going to g...
Mar 23, 2022•6 min•Ep. 207
#206 There are so many amazing female entrepreneurs. For International Women's Month, we're highlighting 3 of my favorite interviews. Alex Fasulo grew her freelance copyrighting gig into a 6 figure + income. We discuss - Taking the leap from corporate to freelance - Create the same content over and over again if your audience loves it - https://alexfasulo.com/ Hala Taha left Disney and started her marketing business YAP Media, which is growing like crazy. Today she shares: - Many failures led to...
Mar 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 206
#205 Do you want to start a podcast, but not sure where to start? You are going to need some essential programs! In this episode, you'll be introduced to programs to: host your podcast, edit your podcast, get transcriptions, and record your podcast! Shout out to my mastermind member LIONEL BAILY for this question! check out his podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NeXEvolution Get your questions asnwered: https://podcast-savants.mn.co/ Riverside ➡️ http://www.riverside.fm/?via=mark-savant (code...
Mar 18, 2022•6 min•Ep. 205
#204 Want to grow your podcast with ads? In this episode, I ask some of my favorite podcasters how they would spend a $500 ad budget. You're going to love these ideas. Shout out to mastermind member Rachel Giordano for this question! www.sexliesandparenthood.com First off, remember, marketing is about knowing your audience and where the underpriced attention is. The majority of podcasters don’t run ads, but focus on creating great content and building community Expert opinions: Heather Osgood - ...
Mar 16, 2022•9 min•Ep. 204
#203: Starting a podcast can be a challenge. Growing a podcast that serves your goals is really tough! Over the past 200 episodes, I've experience special moments from creators that really stick with me. In today's episode, we're going to hear from the best in the business. Apply these strategies, and your podcast will soar! Pat Flynn on why podcasting is a key to growing community. - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Adam Adams - Keys to starting a podcast. Use this checklist! - https://adama...
Mar 14, 2022•19 min•Ep. 203
#202 Want your podcast to sound better? Manny Cabo from the Voice joins the podcast to give simple, actionable tips to improve your audio quality. Every time I'm in a public room with Manny, he gets compliments and questions. I want to highlight some simple mistakes to avoid, and some practical tips to sound better. Manny Cabo is an award-winning vocalist, branding photographer, writer, singer, podcast host, public speaker, and more! Today we're covering! ➡️How To Make Your Podcast Sound Better?...
Mar 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 202
#201 Marissa Romero is a Youtube Sales Coach with over 200 thousand subscribers, but it hasn't been an easy rode. As an entrepreneur you're going to get punched in the gut... repeatedly. In fact, when life goes wrong, it's not 1 thing, but 7 things that fall apart. Marissa is no stranger to the challenges of building business. She's struggled with self-confidence, hackers, and unexpected pregnancy. Marissa overcomes. That's one of the things that attracts me most to Marissa Romero. Not only does...
Feb 28, 2022•37 min•Ep. 201
#199: Derral Eves is perhaps the world's top YouTube Coach. YouTube is still a fantastic place for you to host a show or podcast. The platform is ever changing and in this episode, Derral explains what works, what doesn't, and how you need to evolve. Derral has helped thousands of people reach millions of views. He hosts one of the largest video conferences with Mr. Beast. He raised $10 million in crowdfunding for his TV series The Chosen. Most of all Derral knows how to achieve goals with YouTu...
Feb 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 200
#199: The world is changing. Web 3 is impacting our lives more every day. As podcasters, we are really feeling this! You need to be evolving. Today's guest David Meltzer has been evolving his massive sports marketing business for decades. If you want to be ahead of the curve, this episode is for you. David Meltzer is founder of Sports 1 Marketing, renowned public speaker, and visionary. In this episode we cover: - How Cryptocurrency is changing marketing - How NFTs are going to change everything...
Feb 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 199
