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Leveling Up with Eric Siu

Leveling Up is a weekly interview series with entrepreneurs and marketers on the latest in business and marketing. Learn actionable strategies & tactics on how you can make your business grow and mistakes to avoid during your journey. Learn from individuals who have founded billion dollar companies to best-selling authors. Entrepreneur and host Eric Siu also shares insights and learnings along the way.
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Episodes

5 Overlooked Productivity Hacks that You Can Implement Today

Are you letting your day get the most of you? Are you constantly tired and overwhelmed? Tune in to hear Eric Siu share some of his favorite productivity tips to help you be more productive. Everything from sleep optimization to productive morning routines, these hack will help you get more done in less time and stop procrastinating. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the commen...

Apr 09, 20197 min

GE Ep 135 [2016]: Mamoon Hamid of VC Firm Social Capital Shares the Secret to Why Sh*t Gets Funded

Hey everyone! Today's interview is with Mamoon Hamid, co-founder and general partner of Social Capital, which is a venture capital firm that funds up-and-coming healthcare, education, financial services, mobile, and enterprise software companies. In today's interview, we discuss Social Capital's mission to transform society with technology, the quick ratio he came up with to measure a company's financial health, the biggest mistakes people make when raising funds, and of course why sh*t gets fun...

Apr 07, 201947 min

GE Ep 130 [2015]: The Genius Acquisition Plan import.io Used to Acquire 10,000 Customers

Hi everyone, today's interview is with David White, CEO of import.io, a web data platform and free web scraping tool that lets you transform any website into a table of data or an API in minutes without even writing any code. I’ve used this tool a few times for my projects and it’s been super helpful! Today we're talking about the importance of indexible data as the cornerstone to decision-making in businesses, his view of the semantic web, and how they used startup competitions as a (genius!) c...

Apr 06, 201936 min

How to Go from Consulting to Agency (2019 Guide to Consulting)

Transitioning from a freelancer or a consultant to an agency can be a daunting operation if you are used to doing all the work yourself. If you're looking to go down this route, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I share the mic with Sujan Patel to talk about how to build the management skills required to grow your agency, find talented people to build your team and go over the fundamentals to find clients and increase the agency revenue. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leav...

Apr 05, 20197 min

3 Surefire Ways to Get More Press for Your Company with Adrian Salamunovic

Do you have a great product or company but don't know how to get journalists to write about it? Tune in to hear Eric share the mic with author of Free PR, entrepreneur and advisor Adrian Salamunovic and learn how to get free press for your business in this promotion tutorial. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short...

Apr 04, 20195 min

How to Build a World Class Marketing Team (2019 Growth Strategies)

Is your marketing not working? Are you struggling to find great talent, and produce consistent results? Hiring on a new employee can either help or hurt your business. Tune in to hear Eric Siu share the mic with CMO and Co-Founder of Nextiva Yaniv Masjedi to help you know what you should look for when making your next hire. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below....

Apr 03, 20193 min

The 5 Rules for Ads that Convert (in 2019)

Has this ever happened to you? You launch that game-changing ad and… crickets. Is it the headline? The copy? The creative? The offer? Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his top 5 advertising strategies and the secret to effective advertising. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short review here. Subscribe to Growth Ever...

Apr 02, 20193 min

GE Ep 209 [2017]: How Jilliene Helman Raised $45M of Venture Capital and Built a Real Estate Crowdfunding Business

Hey everyone, today I share the mic with Jilliene Helman, CEO of Realty Mogul who was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2015. Tune in to hear Jilliene share how the JOBS Act inspired her to take the leap from her bank job to starting her own online investing company, her struggles of being a CEO, how she got their first 1,000 customers through Angel pitch competitions, and why she does a micronutrient test once every quarter. Click here for show notes and transcript. Leave Some Feedback: W...

Mar 31, 201922 min

GE Ep 31 [2014]: How vWorker CEO Ian Ippolito Saved His Business After Losing 4 Million Visitors Overnight

Hear how Ian Ippolito, former founder of V-Worker (today known as Freelancer.com, and previously known as Rent-a-Coder) stumbled into Internet marketing success not once, but twice. Ian holds a degree in computer science and started out his career company-hopping and consulting before growing frustrated with the roadblocks to innovation and change in being an employee. He decided to launch Planet Source Code for coders and attracted upwards of 4 million new visitors a month before the dot com cr...

Mar 30, 201939 min

5 Steps to Increase Conversion Rates with Interactive Content

If you are hoping to improve your website conversion, one of the best strategies is to use lead magnets and interactive content. Tune in to hear Eric Siu interview Randy Reyess from Outgrow.co to learn about Internet marketing and conversion rate optimization. Lead quizzes and calculators bring value to your prospects and help with inbound marketing. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitte...

Mar 29, 20199 min

This Technique is the Difference Between a Sale and a Rejection

Are you struggling to keep clients? How about building business relationships? If so, this episode will tell you what you're missing. Tune in to hear Eric Siu talk about how there's much more to networking than closing deals and making sales. When creating your long-term business plan, it's important to keep in mind nurturing your business relationships and maximizing every networking opportunity, big and small. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk a...

Mar 28, 201922 min

The 5 Best Facebook Ads Strategies to Crush Marketing in 2019

Are you ready to take Facebook advertising seriously, but don't know how to start? Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his top 5 digital marketing tricks to get your social media marketing in 2019 to the best year ever by learning the best tips for Facebook Ads and Facebook marketing strategy. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, ...

Mar 27, 20194 min

The #1 Habit You Can Build for a Life of Success (Hint: It's Not Waking Up Early)

Starting a new habit can make a big difference in your future success - but are all habits created equally? How do you cultivate a habit of education and improvement? Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his top strategies and formulas for how to have a growth mindset and the best way to start a new habit. You'll learn about the habits of the most successful like Warren Buffet, and why he reads up to 5 hours a day. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk abou...

Mar 26, 20195 min

GE Ep 170 [2016]: How a Smart Idea for a Chrome Extension Led to a $10M Run Rate for Cirrus Insight

Hey everyone, on today’s show we have Brandon Bruce, co-founder of Cirrus Insight which helps you track emails, book meetings, and set follow-ups – basically, it helps you close more deals. Today we’ll learn how a smart idea for a Chrome extension led to a $10 million run rate, how passing out simple postcards at conferences got 1,000 people to join their pilot program (which turned into 500 paying customers), and what they did to reduce churn rates. Click here for show notes and transcript. Lea...

Mar 24, 201925 min

GE Ep 110 [2015]: How John Lee Dumas Built A Business From $0 to $250K+ Per Month Off Of Podcasting

Hi everyone, today's interview is with John Lee Dumas, host of the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast. For those of you that don't know, Entrepreneur on Fire is an award-winning podcast that hosts an interview with an inspiring entrepreneur seven days per week, every week. John's interviewed the likes of Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, and Gary Vaynerchuck, and has one key trait to share that he consistently sees in the most successful entrepreneurs. Click here for show notes. Leave some feedback: What shoul...

Mar 23, 201935 min

$300 to $3 Million in Less than 10 Years - What You Can Learn From This Restauranteur Prodigy

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own restaurant? Tune in to hear Eric Siu interview restaurant owner and Food Network star Daniel Shemtob to learn how to start a restaurant and how to use Instagram to grow your business. Find out which strategies he used to turn that into a lucrative food truck empire and to be featured on the Food Network. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or...

Mar 22, 20198 min

The Top 6 Ways to Rank #1 on Google in 2019

SEO is constantly changing. With the latest updates in Google's algorithm, how can you be sure to rank for #1? Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his top 6 strategies to get your site to rank in Google for the keywords you need. Search engine optimization has always been built on content and links, but almost more important is brand. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments ...

Mar 21, 20195 min

10 Lessons from Today's Greatest Entrepreneurs on How to Dominate Your Competition

Entrepreneurship is never easy. It takes a lot of hard work and motivation to succeed. Tune in to hear Eric Siu share 10 clips from his favorite entrepreneurs on how to stay inspired and motivated. You'll hear from icons like Bill Gates, Barbara Corcoran, Oprah and others! Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short re...

Mar 20, 20199 min

The 5 Craziest PPC Tools to Dominate Ads in 2019

Are you stuck eating your competition's leftovers? Pay per click advertising can be an expensive arena if you're not paying attention to the trends. Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his top 5 PPC marketing hacks to get you the leg up on the competition. These online marketing software solutions will speed up your competitor analysis and even help you "spy" on your competitors ad campaigns. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I i...

Mar 19, 20193 min

GE Ep 33 [2014]: How Ari Zoldan Built An E-commerce Juggernaut With Millions In Revenue & 4,566% Growth

Join me as I talk with CEO Ari Zoldan of Quantum Networks. A self-proclaimed entrepreneur by trade, Ari started his career in telecom and technology and moved into new media. He oversaw the company's growth from a start-up to $50 million in revenue. Ari is a regular commentator for CNN, Fox News, CNBC discussing cyber security, technology, mobile, entrepreneurship, social media and emerging business trends. Click here for show notes and transcript. Leave some feedback: Who should I interview nex...

Mar 17, 201926 min

GE Ep 180 [2016]: Bestselling Author Yuri Elkaim On How His Fitness & Nutrition Videos Got 22.5M Views on YouTube

Hey everyone, in today’s episode I share the mic with Yuri Elkaim, a nutrition, fitness, and fat loss expert, as well as a New York Times bestselling author who makes fit and healthy simple again with clear, science-backed advice. In this interview we talk about how Yuri took his business from $6K to multiple 7 figures in revenue, the secret to getting 50% opt-in rates for some of his content (which is unheard of in the blogging world!), and how spending more time building customer relationships...

Mar 16, 201933 min

How to Market Your Business for Under $1,000

Marketing on a budget can get some incredible results if you are creative and think outside of the box. Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his favorite strategies to maximize your awareness through effective marketing without spending too much. For a new idea, you might not have a lot of revenue to invest in marketing. How much should you spend on marketing? Listen to this episode to learn creative ways to get your idea out on a budget. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback:...

Mar 15, 20194 min

How to Make Lead Magnets that Actually Help Your Customers

Are your lead magnets looking like they're from 2004? Tune in to hear Eric Siu interview Randy Reyess to talk about how to make a lead magnet that your customers will love. The lead generation strategies covered in this episode are great for seasoned business owners and new entrepreneurs just getting into lead generation. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. D...

Mar 14, 20193 min

The 6 Biggest Marketing Trends for 2019 (And How to Use Them!)

Which marketing strategies in 2019 should you place your bets on? Tune in to hear Eric Siu shares his marketing predictions for digital marketing trends 2019 - all the top marketing strategies for the new year including conversational marketing, audio marketing and more! Get your new year marketing campaign planned right by incorporating these strategies. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on T...

Mar 13, 20195 min

Kong Pham from Jumpcut Shares His Secrets to Master the Art of Viral Video

Do you want to make the next viral video? Tune in to hear Kong Pham from Jumpcut at this fireside interview sharing his inspirational story of how he started as an entrepreneur, dropped out of college and started a YouTube channel called Simple Pickup. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short review here. Subscribe ...

Mar 12, 201944 min

GE Ep 192 [2017]: How Toot Founder Sophia Parsa (Forbes 30 Under 30) Built a Vibrant Community & Leveraged IG Gifs to Build Her Startup

Hey everyone, in today’s episode, I share the mic with Sophia Parsa, co-founder of Toot, a marketplace that instantly connects students with tutors and academic assistance via mobile app, founder of Mountaingate, which connects leading entrepreneurs and artists, and is on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List for 2017. Listen as Sophia discusses how the idea for Toot came about because she had urgently needed a tutor one night in college, how a $25 GIF ad on Instagram skyrocketed their success, how investing...

Mar 10, 201923 min

How Shan Sinha Is Tackling the Videoconferencing Space with His Hardware/Software Biz Highfive

Hey everyone! In today's episode, I share the mic with Shan Sinha, founder and CEO of Highfive, a company that sells a video conferencing hardware/software bundle. Tune in to hear Shan discuss his tech journey from Microsoft to Highfive, how much he sold his business DocVerse to Google for (who turned it into Google Drive), the difficulties of building a hardware/software company, and what they did to grow their YoY revenue by 170% from last year to this year. Click here for show notes and trans...

Mar 09, 201934 min

The Best New Google Ads Tricks (for 2019!)

Looking for the latest Google Ads strategies? 2019 ad strategies are always changing - to make sure you're up to date with the best practices for Google Ads, follow these strategies and you'll be ahead of the competition. Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his top strategies for Google Ads and the best tricks to optimize your Google Ads campaigns for 2019. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twit...

Mar 08, 20194 min

How to Create a Marketing Plan (The Guide to Predictable Growth)

Do you need some help creating your marketing game plan? Do you want to revamp your current plan? Tune in to hear Eric Siu share his strategy to plan your marketing for the year and how to build systems to make sure your entire marketing team is rowing in the same direction. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short ...

Mar 07, 20196 min

How Alex Berman Writes Cold Emails That Always Get Read

Want to write a cold email that will definitely catch some VIP's attention? Need to get your foot in the door with a fresh, exciting contact? Tune in to hear special guest Alex Berman (Experiment 27 Founder) spill his best strategies for writing the perfect cold email that always gets read. Click here to watch the full YouTube video Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so...

Mar 06, 20198 min
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