Before you get too far into planning your “2020 business goals,” I want to remind you… Don’t forget to nurture those leads you bring in (and therefore keep them around long-term!). It’s a massive mistake to focus ONLY on your front-end marketing + sales… if you don’t also plan out what happens after. In this episode I’ll explain how high-quality delivery leads to higher quality referrals (+and why that matters more in 2020!) For complete show notes visit - www.hirshmarketingunderground.com/podca...
Dec 26, 2019•17 min
The challenge with high-ticket sales is that the person buying is unlikely to watch an hour-long webinar. But then, how do you provide enough “nurturing” to build a relationship? Enter: The Microwebinar. This is a great high-ticket funnel strategy that we’ve tested for clients and for my own business. And in this episode, I’ll explain what it is, how to set it up, and why it works better. For complete show notes visit - www.hirshmarketingunderground.com/podcast-episode-136...
Dec 24, 2019•16 min
In 4+ years in business, I’ve struggled to really outsource marketing from myself… because “nobody can do it like me,” right? WRONG. And in this episode I’ll explain why, plus how that silly sentence is always to our detriment. Tune in for more about how I tore apart my marketing team to create a new one, plus the light-bulb moment that changed the game.
Dec 19, 2019•19 min
If you ask me about the 2020 goals for my business, all I have to say is… I want to simplify everything + make it even better! Here’s what I mean: Last month I broke everything in my internal marketing department + re-built it. And this episode is all about how I CONNECTED every piece of my marketing to SIMPLIFY my business in the new year! Tune in for an inside look at Hirsh Marketing in action (+how this can help you plan better in 2020).
Dec 17, 2019•15 min
The foundation to any successful marketing strategy is… listening to YOUR customer (and responding to the feedback). That’s how I’ve built my company to multi-millions in revenue with a client roster that serves some of the biggest names in the industry. And it’s why we recommend custom strategy for every business. (Cookie cutter marketing doesn’t know what your customers need - but YOU CAN.) Tune into this episode for more about what propelled my business growth + how you can create a business ...
Dec 12, 2019•18 min
No one tells you that business has both… seasons of growth + hard seasons where you need to recalibrate (where you’re NOT hitting $$ goals maybe). The “rough” seasons are way less fun, and if you’re not prepared they can take you down. But actually, I consider them a gift. In this episode I’ll explain why, plus - the moment I realized I was building an unprofitable business, why I dipped into our business savings to make payroll this year, and how I’ve been transparent with my team through it al...
Dec 10, 2019•18 min
You know the difference between cold, warm, and hot traffic… but do you know which marketing strategies work best for each? In this episode I’ll explain specific marketing strategies for each “type” of traffic, how each one relates to a step in The Hirsh Process, and a common MISTAKE you can easily avoid.
Dec 05, 2019•14 min
It seems simple to replicate what works for someone else, but let me offer a few words of caution… There’s a real danger to following the advice of even the most successful business owners - especially if their business is different from yours (or they’re at a completely different level). In this episode I’m taking you through a real life conversation about how to determine whether to take the advice… or not.
Dec 03, 2019•17 min
Marketing is not as complex as people say. Here’s a simpler way to think through your marketing… especially if you’re making less than $1M in revenue. I’m talking about the Rule of One: focusing all your marketing efforts + resources on one target market, one product, one conversion tool, and one traffic source… for one year! Tune into this episode for why that’s vital to your growth past your first million dollars (+why you’re NOT the exception to the rule!).
Nov 29, 2019•17 min
Last quarter we had two separate clients live launch with 300+ affiliates each. (These are big client accounts, but that’s still A LOT of affiliates.) We learned a hard lesson about what this means for you ad costs… and sales revenue.
Nov 26, 2019•14 min
I’ve been off social media for 1 month now, and I’ve never been more present in my life + business. It sounds like a dramatic change (especially for the CEO of a company that strategizes ads on social media... ) - but it’s high-time for change. Tune in for the results of my month-long experiment, plus how my team’s strategizing real, genuine visibility online now…
Nov 21, 2019•21 min
There’s a lot of talk about the “Next Best Thing!” in marketing. And you’ll notice, it’s different depending on who you’re talking to (and what they’re selling). If you’re feeling stuck, confused, and overwhelmed with all the ‘noise,’ please know that you’re in good company. But, here’s what to do first: STOP listening to what’s working for everyone else! What’s ‘working’ in 2020 is custom-built marketing strategy! Tune in for the details.
Nov 19, 2019•19 min
There’s a trend happening right now in online business where entrepreneurs are choosing to build out in-house marketing teams v hire an agency. But honestly, I think this will change in 2020… In this episode, I’m detailing the 2 big companies that recently hired my team (after years of in-house marketing experience!) + diving into the pros/cons of in-house teams v agencies.
Nov 14, 2019•18 min
Everyone has a funnel, because a “funnel” is just a customer’s journey to buying something. If you have a business and sell something online, you have a funnel. (Even if it’s as simple as “go to my website + make a purchase,” that’s your funnel!) In this episode I’m explaining why this is VITAL to understand when you’re creating or optimizing your marketing plan.
Nov 12, 2019•16 min
I used to expect my team to work basically all the time… like me. But, I learned the hard way - that’s actually to my company’s detriment. In this episode I’m detailing my “lessons learned” about time off, how we’re replacing ‘sick’ days with ‘wellness’ days, and why doubling my team’s paid vacation time costs less money!
Nov 09, 2019•17 min
Your ‘brand new idea’ or this ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ might feel like the next best thing, but watch out. If you keep following every good idea + saying ‘yes’ to every single opportunity… the success you’re building now will fall apart. (Really, I’ve seen it happen too many times.) Because, scattering your focus stalls (or completely STOPS) your growth. Tune into this episode for a few examples you might relate with, plus how to avoid the scatter-brained trap!
Nov 05, 2019•16 min
Taking a week-long vacation to write my book helped me realize the areas in my company where I’m acting as a bottleneck. And you never want to be a bottleneck in your company! In this episode I’m digesting my takeaways from my five days away from work + the major gap in my company this helped illuminate.
Oct 31, 2019•16 min
There’s an old saying in the marketing world, “With good marketing, you can sell anything!” And here’s my 15-minute speech about why that’s WRONG. Yes, you can market a bad product or service for a limited time - but eventually, people will find out + your business will take a dive.
Oct 29, 2019•15 min
I wrote a book within 2.5 days on a quick trip to Hawaii! And this episode is all about HOW, the pre-planning that made it possible, the immense number of snacks required, and the advice I’d give anyone with a book-writing dream!
Oct 24, 2019•19 min
You are the expert - not your client or customer. That’s why you have a job! That’s why people hire you. So no, your customer is NOT always right. If she knew how to do the thing you know how to do, she wouldn’t spend money for your product/service/coaching. Which means, it’s your J.O.B. to own what you do + how you do it.
Oct 22, 2019•16 min
The people who regularly engage + connect with their warm audience (i.e. email list, social media followers, podcast listeners) generally CRUSH their launch goals, especially compared with the business owners who don’t. So, in this episode I’m sharing a variety of tried-and-true strategies for warming up your audience before, during, and after the launch.
Oct 17, 2019•15 min
Nobody talks about the detailed ups + downs of growing a MULTI-million dollar business… but, we need to start! Because it’s not as ‘pretty’ as growing past your first $100K. In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of protecting your time+energy as CEO of your company, so you can get comfortable in the (inevitable) discomfort that comes with real growth.
Oct 15, 2019•21 min
I’m diving into the huge RED FLAGS for ads + landing pages (i.e. what not to include in your messaging), plus walking you through a short list of what Facebook likes + how you can build trust with the company. Social media companies are getting smarter. If you think you’re going to outsmart Facebook and Instagram… you’re not. Tune into this episode for all the do’s + don’ts for Facebook ad approval.
Oct 10, 2019•20 min
I’m detailing our behind-the-scenes launch prep for the second round of IGNITE. Of course, I use The Hirsh Process in my business, too - so you’ll get those details right here!
Oct 08, 2019•16 min
Goal-breaking ads are NOT the result of finding the best audiences, using the latest ‘ninja’ strategies, and knowing the best technique… Those things help, of course! Otherwise I wouldn’t have a company. But really, the foundation of any good marketing strategy is the *skill* behind pivoting + adjusting to meet your end goal.
Oct 03, 2019•14 min
Not every CEO is a good leader - but it’s a skill you can learn! And in this episode, I’m detailing one of the most important leadership lessons I’ve learned: Every business relationship should be a collaboration (not a one-way street).
Oct 01, 2019•16 min
Tracking your immediate results is one thing (i.e. what’s happened in one week?). But tracking long-term + cross-checking with third party systems is where you’ll find the goldmine of information. In this episode, I’ll explain 2 ways we do this at Hirsh Marketing.
Sep 26, 2019•14 min
You can find basically anything on the internet at this point. And yet, your followers read your emails, and ask you questions, and buy your courses... Why? Because people aren’t paying you for information! They’re paying for the results you advertise + the experience you offer.
Sep 24, 2019•15 min
There comes a point in business when you’re ready to hire out your marketing - but when? And how do you know when you’re ready? I’ll answer that question, plus dive into details about the major difference between hiring a TEAM + hiring an ads manager.
Sep 19, 2019•16 min
In my longest podcast episode to-date (30 minutes!), I’m taking you behind-the-scenes of my day-to-day life + business, to explain how I “balance” a full work schedule + quality family time, why I run my household like I run my business, and the most important things I do every day to enjoy BOTH success + happiness.
Sep 17, 2019•29 min•Ep. 108
