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The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 15 - Navigating the World of eCommerce Finance with Nathan HirschDiscover the secrets to mastering e-commerce accounting and building a successful business in our conversation with Nathan Hirsch, founder of e-com balance and outsource school. Learn how having a bookkeeper from day one can help you make strategic decisions, grow your business, and even exit with immaculate records. We reveal the importance of selecting the right accounting tools for your e-commerce business and finding a bookkeeper who truly understands the complexities of e-commerce. Nathan shares valuable insights into the differences between e-commerce accounting and traditional business accounting, as well as red flags to keep an eye out...2023-06-0636 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 14 - Transform Your D2C Brand into an Amazon PowerhouseDiscover the secrets of transforming your D2C brand into an Amazon powerhouse as I chat with ecommerce superhero Ken Freeman in this riveting episode. Get ready to level up your Amazon game as we dive into Ken's own experience of building a multiple seven-figure brand from scratch to a successful exit, along with actionable strategies and tactics for D2C brands.2023-05-3041 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 13 - Unlocking the Potential of Media Buying in eCommerce Affiliate Marketing with Galel FajardoIn this engaging conversation, we discuss strategies for finding and connecting with potential affiliates to promote your eCommerce brand. We emphasize the importance of researching organic search results, identifying competitors' affiliates and advertisers, and crafting a compelling pitch that focuses on what you can offer the affiliate. By leveraging these tactics, you can significantly amplify your brand's presence and boost the success of all aspects of your business. Keep learning, networking, and engaging with potential affiliates to maximize your eCommerce brand's growth with the power of Affiliate Marketing. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your...2023-05-231h 11
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 12 -Pandemic Reshapes eCommerce Landscape: Unraveling the Impact with Janak MehtaIn this information-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of eCommerce and digital marketing with our guest, the CEO of Media Scale and Traffic Online. We discuss the impact of the pandemic on eCommerce, the challenges of Facebook advertising, and the increasing importance of AI in business success. We also explore the benefits of leveraging AI in every aspect of a business, and the need to stay competitive by adopting new technologies. Remember, simply listening isn't enough to make a difference in your business - you must take action! Apply at least one thing you learned and watch...2023-05-1649 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 11 - Mastering Amazon: Winning eCommerce Strategies with Ken JohnsonReady to level up your Amazon Marketing game? In this eCommerce Expert Show Podcast episode 10, I sat down with Ken Johnson, the CEO of Ridgeline Insights, to unveil the secrets of successful Amazon Marketing strategies. Don't miss this chance to elevate your business and conquer the Amazon marketplace! In our conversation, we tackle various topics that are vital for anyone looking to thrive on Amazon. From brand ownership vs. partnerships to the evolution of advertising on the platform, this episode is packed with insights that will transform your Amazon Marketing approach.2023-05-0951 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 10 - Unlock eCommerce Success with Google Shopping & AI Ads with Ramon BooneWelcome to another episode of the eCommerce expert podcast, where we dive into the ever-evolving world of Google Shopping with my special guest Ramon Boone, a game-changing Director of Customer Acquisition with nearly 20 years of experience in paid acquisition and growing brands. We discuss the power of Google's PerformanceMax as a marketing tool, harnessing the vast amount of data collected by Google across its various platforms, and the importance of providing more assets and freedom to the platform in order to fully harness its potential. We also delve into the strategy of segmenting campaigns, optimizing your Google Shopping feed...2023-05-0251 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 09 - eCommerce Mastery: Boosting Profitability, Conversion Rates, and Success with Eddie MaaloufIn this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Eddie Maalouf, founder and CEO of 4Media Marketing, one of the fastest-growing full-service eCommerce and info product marketing agencies in the USA. We discussed Eddie's incredible growth journey, the importance of optimizing cash flow and profitability in eCommerce businesses, and strategies for increasing eCommerce conversion rates. We also explored the common mistakes made in eCommerce conversion and the importance of minimizing distractions, as well as the secrets of successful eCommerce marketing and creating enticing offers for customers. Additionally, we delved into the process of creating captivating hooks and concepts for...2023-04-2846 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 08 - Unlocking eCommerce Success: From Concrete Business to Shopify Optimization Expert with Matthew StaffordIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew Stafford, owner of Build Grow Scale and a top Shopify Optimization Expert. We dove into his entrepreneurial journey, which began with running a successful concrete business and later transitioned into the world of eCommerce. We discussed the importance of focusing on more than just traffic and ads to achieve eCommerce success and the significance of starting with the checkout process to optimize your website. We also explored the world of KPIs and metrics, touching on the growing role of SMS in eCommerce and the need for businesses to...2023-04-2839 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 07 - Unlocking the Secrets to Success in Amazon Private Label Businesses with Neil TwaIn this episode, I dive deep into the world of Amazon private label businesses with my guest, Neil Twa, who has been launching, operating, and growing eCommerce businesses on Amazon for the past nine years. We discuss the evolution of Amazon as a traffic source, the concept of recession-proof business models, and the potential of eCommerce as a solution. We also explore strategies for building a profitable Amazon brand, the importance of competing on profit rather than volume, and the intricacies of wholesaling, retail, and online arbitrage on Amazon. Finally, we tackle the challenges of sourcing products and managing...2023-04-2842 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 06 - The Power of Email and SMS Marketing with Jimmy KimIn this episode, we dive deep into advanced email marketing & SMS strategies for eCommerce businesses. My guest Jimmy Kim, founder of Sendlane, explains how his company started as a platform to make money for himself and his co-founder and has now evolved into a Series B company with the vision to unify the stack and give merchants more data and tech power. We also dive into how email marketing has evolved over the past twenty years and discuss contextual targeting related to retention marketing. Additionally, we explore how SMS can be used for enhanced eCommerce experiences, as well as...2023-04-2834 minThe eCommerce Expert ShowEP 05 - Unlocking the Secrets of Conversion Optimization with Justin ChristiansonIn this episode of the e-commerce expert podcast, Justin Christianson, co-founder of the full-service conversion optimization company Convergent Fanatics, shares his origins story of how he got into conversion optimization and his experience of selling his company. We also touch on what preparation is needed when exiting a company, and advice on how to make the process easier. The episode dives into the specifics of conversion optimization and how it can help businesses reach their goals. We discuss the current state of e-commerce in 2021, particularly focusing on the changing landscape for online businesses and the one-trick pony approach of...2023-04-2845 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 04 - Email Marketing for eCommerce - Dave MizIn this episode, we go deep on email marketing for eCommerce with co-founder of “The Email Experience”, Dave Miz. We dig deep into the importance of leveraging email and e-commerce platforms, such as Shopify and Klaviyo to REALLY personalize the email experience and maximize response. Additionally, we discuss predictive analytics to trigger flows and increase ROI, as well as how to track and attribute customer behavior across different platforms and devices. Finally, we dig into the importance of A/B split testing in email accounts for e-commerce businesses, and the need to outsource and vet agencies in order to be s...2023-04-2852 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 03 - Unlocking Copywriting Success with Chris HaddadIn this episode, Derek Gehl interviews Chris Haddad, one of the world's copywriting greats. He shares his journey to success, which began with a suggestion from his career counselor and eventually led him to a career as one of the highest-paid copywriters in the world and the founder of his own “Dating” product line. We also discussed the prevalence of social anxiety and ADD among entrepreneurs, the use of VSLs for ecommerce success, how to use storytelling and emotion to increase conversion rates, and how to effectively use copywriting to increase sales. It was a great conversation and I'm sure...2023-04-2856 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 02 - The Keys to eCommerce Success with Los SilvaThis episode Derek Gehl interviews Los Silva, an ecommerce entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience building brands online. We discussed the importance of both direct response and brand building in order to maximize profits, and how to build relationships with influencers. Additionally, we explore the differences between the ecommerce and direct to consumer spaces, the importance of investing in the customer experience, and how to create a plan to exit your business. We also discussed the current multiples for ecommerce businesses, the importance of capitalizing the business for long-term success, and how to brand in the digital age. Tune...2023-04-2848 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowEP 09 - eCommerce Mastery: Boosting Profitability, Conversion Rates, and Success with Eddie MaaloufIn this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Eddie Maalouf, founder and CEO of 4Media Marketing, one of the fastest-growing full-service eCommerce and info product marketing agencies in the USA. We discussed Eddie's incredible growth journey, the importance of optimizing cash flow and profitability in eCommerce businesses, and strategies for increasing eCommerce conversion rates. We also explored the common mistakes made in eCommerce conversion and the importance of minimizing distractions, as well as the secrets of successful eCommerce marketing and creating enticing offers for customers. Additionally, we delved into the process of creating captivating hooks and concepts for social...2023-04-1046 min
The eCommerce Expert ShowThe eCommerce Expert Show - Welcome EpisodeWelcome to the eCommerce Expert. In this brief introductory episode, Derek Gehl gives you the low down on who this podcast is for and how to get the most value out of it. So if you're an eCommerce entrepreneur looking to scale your venture or an aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch your own eCom empire, then you don't want to miss this!2023-04-0307 min
The Chris Haddad Show#46 - Derek Gehl - (nott sure I’m spelling it riht.)Derek accredits his success to his mentor, Corey Rudl, and they successfully built an online business together in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, Corey passed away in a tragic car accident in 2005. Derek was determined to make Corey proud and has achieved more success today than he could have ever imagined. Today, Derek walks us through his challenging but inspiring life from a kid who was struggling to make ends meet to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur. We talk about some of his lowest points in life and the valuable lessons he’s learned from these along the way...2023-03-031h 19
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast95. A Viral Marketing Strategy That Got 5,000,000 Impressions & Launched A Business - Brian SwichkowWhen Brian pranked his roommate he had no idea it was going to turn into a viral Reddit sensation, generating over 5,000,000 impressions and launching his business. Find out how he did it and how he has continued to use viral marketing and Reddit to grow his and other people’s online businesses...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/viral-marketing-strategy-led-5000000-impressions-launched-business-brian-swichkow/2017-01-2459 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast94. How His Podcast Hit 5,000,000 Downloads In 18 Months By Breaking All The Rules - Scott VoelkerScott Voelker launched two podcasts that failed miserably. Then he threw the rule book out the window, did it his way and grew The Amazing Seller podcast to over 5,000,000 downloads in 18 months. Here’s how...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/create-podcast-5000000-downloads-breaking-rules-scott-voelker/2016-12-131h 04
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast93. The Flipped Lifestyle: From School Teachers To Six Figure Digital EntrepreneursA few short years ago Shane and Jocelyn Sams were school teachers. Today they run a six figure digital business. Here’s the story of how they completely flipped their lifestyle...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/flipped-lifestyle-school-teachers-six-figure-digital-entrepreneurs/
At the end of the interview they share the #1 most important skill that you need to succeed as a digital entrepreneur… and I think it may surprise you!2016-12-0654 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast92. How Selling Handkerchiefs Online Has Given Him The Lifestyle He Only Dreamed Of - Steve ChouSteve Chou started a digital business selling handkerchiefs so his wife could quit her job. A few years late she’s not only quit her job, he’s built a thriving online business that lets he and his wife live life on their own terms. Here’s how...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/started-selling-handkerchiefs-onlineand-now-wife-quit-job-steve-chou/2016-11-2935 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast90 - Instagram Marketing Strategies That Generate 200+ Leads Per DayNathan Chan is the man behind Foundr Magazine. His story is an inspiration to all start-ups and entrepreneurs-in-progress. Plus he’s an Instagram ninja and in this interview he reveals how he is using Instagram to generate 200+ leads per day...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/nathan-chan-reveals-instagram-marketing-strategies-generate-200-leads-per-day/2016-11-1652 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast86 - The #1 Strategy Every Successful Marketing Funnel EmploysTodd Brown is the brains behind some of the most successful marketing funnels online today and in this interview he doesn’t hold back. If you want to know the real secrets behind the most successful marketing funnels, listen to this interview.
For show notes, links and more resources check out this episode on:
http://entrepreneurignited.com/successful-marketing-funnel/2016-10-181h 01
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast84 - Using Automated Webinars To Convert Facebook Traffic Into Profitable Customers in 60 MinutesThis is how you use webinars to automatically convert cold Facebook traffic into customers:
http://entrepreneurignited.com/webinar-tips-amanda-goldman-petri/
If you want to learn how to use webinars to grow your business then you MUST listen to this interview. The webinar tips and strategies Amanda revealed are priceless. Seriously.2016-10-0451 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast82 - Storytelling Marketing: The “Secret Sauce” To Social Media Success - With Bosco AnthonyThe most successful social media campaigns all have one thing in common: Storytelling
In this interview you’ll learn what it is, why it works and how YOU can use it to become an influencer in your market...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/storytelling-marketing-social-media/2016-09-2052 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast81 - Simpleology: Double Your Productivity In 48 Hours Guaranteed - With Mark JoynerMark Joyner claims his Simpleology system can double your productivity in 48 hours - guaranteed and after this interview I believe him. Check it out...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/simpleology-productivity-mark-joyner/2016-09-1347 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast80 - Succeeding Against The Odds - A Blind Digital Entrepreneur Shares His SecretsTanner Gers lost his eyesight and almost his life in a car accident. Against all odds he fought his way back to health, competed in the Paralympic Games and now has a successful online business...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/blind-digital-entrepreneur-secrets/
The next time someone gives me a lame excuse as to why they can’t succeed online, I’m going to make them listen to this interview. What an inspiration!2016-09-0639 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast79 - How To Build A Scalable Content Strategy & Team - A Writer’s PerspectiveIf you want to learn how to outsource your content creation the RIGHT way it probably makes sense to ask a writer, right?
http://entrepreneurignited.com/build-scalable-content-strategy-team/
Well that’s exactly what I did. Rebecca Livermore was the writer behind the scenes for some very well known bloggers including Michael Hyatt and Amy Porterfield and in this interview she shares some invaluable tips for outsourcing and scaling your content development!2016-08-3049 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast78 - Skyrocket Your Conversion Rate By “Unselling” AND Increasing Prices - With Alex MandossianMarketing legend Alex Mandossian reveals how he is using “Unselling” and his “COI Method” to massively increase conversions while actually INCREASING prices...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/conversion-rate-alex-mandossian/2016-08-2342 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast77 - Corporate Captivity To Lifestyle Entrepreneur In Less Than 3 Years - The Lessons Karen Learned!Karen Wojciechowski went from Corporate Captivity to Lifestyle Entrepreneur in three years. Here are the valuable lessons she learned along the way...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/lifestyle-entrepreneur-karen-wojciechowski/2016-08-1643 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast76 - LinkedIn Lead Generation - Maximum Leads With Minimal Investment - With Josh TurnerLearn how Josh Turner used LinkedIn to launch his first business…
http://entrepreneurignited.com/linkedin-lead-generation-josh-turner/
… A business that lead him to becoming one of the most sought after LinkedIn marketing experts in the world!2016-08-0941 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast75 - The 7 Elixirs For Online Success - With Gideon ShalwickDigital entrepreneur and video marketing extraordinaire, Gideon Shalwick, reveals the seven elixirs for entrepreneurial success. When someone who’s built multiple successful digital businesses is willing to reveal their secrets to success and happiness, I’d suggest you pay close attention...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/7-elixirs-online-success-gideon-shalwick/2016-08-0237 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast74 - How To Turn An eBook Into New York Times Bestseller & Info Marketing Empire - With Ron DouglasRon Douglas left Wall Street and built a digital publishing empire by reverse engineering famous restaurant recipes. There’s so much to learn about building a digital business, publishing and publicity in this interview…
http://entrepreneurignited.com/bestseller-info-marketing-ron-douglas/2016-07-2634 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast73 - How To Hire A Virtual Assistant The Right Way - With Nathan HirschWant to hire the best virtual assistant or contractor for your digital business or upcoming project? Then you need to listen to what this guy has to say...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/hire-virtual-assistant-right-way-nathan-hirsch/
Nathan Hirsch built a successful Amazon business by building a top tier virtual team that allowed him to scale his business and he was so good at it he started helping other companies do the same thing and in this interview he shares some of his most powerful outsourcing secrets.2016-07-1931 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast72 - The Webinar Ninja Reveals The Secret To Selling On Webinars Without SellingIf you want to learn how to use webinars to grow your business without having to be a “slick salesman” or “master presenter” then you need to listen to this...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/webinar-ninja-secret-selling-webinars/2016-07-1242 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast71 - From Broke Student To Six Figures Online Using Periscope Marketing With Zach SpucklerAmazing interview with Zach Spuckler, a young entrepreneur (only 22 years old!), who grew his digital business to six figures in one year using Periscope.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/online-periscope-marketing-zach-spuckler/
This interview is PACKED with actionable tips and strategies you can start using to grow your online business with Periscope.2016-07-0542 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast70 - Could Pejman Ghadimi’s “Third Circle Theory” be the key to your Entrepreneurial Transformation?Want to learn the foundational traits that separate successful entrepreneurs from struggling entrepreneurs? If yes, then listen to what this brilliant serial entrepreneur has discovered...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/pejman-ghadimi-third-circle-theory/
The Third Circle Theory is really brilliant!2016-06-2242 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast68 - The Truth About Earning Passive Income OnlineI’m tired of websites and gurus claiming to have the “Secret to passive income online”. There is NO secret and in this short episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited podcast I’m going to tell you why...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/truth-making-passive-income-online/
And after you listen to it I would love to hear what YOU think so leave a comment.2016-06-0713 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast67 - Five Ninja Email Marketing Tips To Grow Your List Fast In 2016 With Kim AlbeeWant to learn how to grow your email list faster? Then check out my latest interview…
http://entrepreneurignited.com/five-email-marketing-tips-grow-list-2016/
The fact is, most marketers are missing out on a ton of business because they’re doing email marketing all wrong. Find out if you’re one of them!2016-05-3148 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast66. WordPress Security Tips For Non-Techie Entrepreneurs With Paul Irvine“WordPress Security” may not be the sexiest topic for my podcast but the information revealed in this episode could save you time, money, lawsuits and a damaged reputation...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/wordpress-security-tips-paul-irvine/
Every week I see WordPress websites being hacked and the fact is 99% of these attacks could be prevented using the simple steps outlined in the interview with WordPress security expert Paul Irvine.
Remember: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.2016-05-2435 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast65 - FTC Compliance (aka “Not Breaking Laws”) For Online Business - With Chip CooperThe laws governing online advertising are evolving and changing and it’s up to YOU to make sure you’re in compliance...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/ftc-compliance-online-business-chip-cooper/
In this episode leading ecommerce attorney Chip Cooper breaks it down and tells us what policies and best practices we need to be using on our websites to be in compliance with the evolving laws and regulations the FTC is imposing and enforcing on online businesses.2016-05-1750 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast64 - Low Pressure Selling Techniques For Higher Sales And Happier Customers With Tiji ThomasIf you hate high pressure selling but still want to sell big ticket items, then you need to learn from this man...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/low-pressure-selling-sales-tiji-thomas/
In my opinion, his low pressure selling system is the right way to sell high ticket products in this day and age.2016-05-1048 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast63 - From Prison To Digital Success - The Entrepreneurial Traits Of Mike PisciottaAfter spending 10 years in jail, Mike Pisciotta started with nothing. Six years later Mike and his wife run numerous successful digital businesses. This guy is an inspiration for anyone who think they can’t do it...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/entrepreneurial-traits-mike-pisciotta/2016-05-0339 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast62 - LinkedIn Lead Generation Without Spending A Penny On Ads - With Jimena CortesLinkedIn is a very different beast than any of the other social networks. The advertising rules that apply on Facebook and Twitter change drastically on Facebook and the quality of the leads are typically WAY higher.
And the best part is, you can access these leads without having to spend a penny on ads. Jimena Cortes explains how in this info-packed interview...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/linkedin-lead-generation-ads-jimena-cortes/2016-04-2634 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast61 - NLP Copywriting Secrets For Maximum Results With Harlan KilsteinFirst there was copywriting. Then there was NLP. Then this guy came along and put them together and created a deadly powerful persuasion tool called “NLP Copywriting”...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/nlp-copywriting-secrets-harlan-kilstein/
If you want to improve the results in your opt-in offers, sales pages, video sales letters, webinars and emails then you don’t want to miss this interview with the founding father of NLP copywriting!2016-04-1950 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast60 - How To Get Paid To Speak, Grow Your Business AND Take Vacations with Ernesto VerdugoIf you want to learn how to take paid vacations and grow your business then you need to listen to this...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/get-paid-speak-ernesto-verdugo/
I met Ernesto on a cruise in January and after listening to one of his presentations and then having dinner with him I knew I needed to have him on the show. This interview is packed with info on how to become an internationally recognized, in demand speaker AND some killer tools to help grow and automate any digital business. Enjoy!2016-04-1259 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast59 - Starting A Lifestyle Business? Here’s what you need to know...Ken Krell is a serial entrepreneur who’s mastered the “lifestyle business”. In this interview he reveals profound lessons that he’s learned through the highs and lows of his journey and some of the key tactics and strategies he’s used to create his online lifestyle business...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/starting-lifestyle-business-heres-need-know/2016-04-0555 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast58 - How To Joint Venture Your Way To Millions With Sohail KhanSohail Khan is a ‘joint venture’ guru. Using joint ventures he’s started and grown numerous successful businesses. Find out how you can use the same strategies to accelerate your success online...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/joint-venture-way-millions-sohail-khan/2016-03-2933 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast57 - From Homeless To Digital Entrepreneur - Podcasting Tips To Jumpstart Your Success OnlineLuis Congdon is a self made man. Not too long ago he was homeless. Now he’s running a successful digital business. Find out how podcasting played a pivotal role in his inspiring transformation...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/podcasting-tips-success-online/2016-03-2231 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast56 - The Secret Tools Of A Membership Site ArchitectWordPress powered membership sites have been at the heart of my digital businesses for almost a decade so I jumped at the opportunity to interview the mastermind behind one of the most popular WordPress membership site solutions...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/secret-tools-of-membership-sites/
In this interview Ravi Jayagopal and I dig deep into the “membership site best practices” and what you need to know to build your first killer membership site.2016-03-1551 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast55 - Using Facebook Groups To “Screw The Nine To Five”Facebook groups are an incredible way to grow your digital business and in my latest interview, Jill Stanton reveals how they’ve used a free Facebook Group to drive the growth of their awesome online business...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-start-a-facebook-group-and-grow-your-business/2016-03-0833 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast54 - How To Launch A Podcast To #1 On iTunes In Record TimeWhen you launch your podcast on iTunes you have an 8 week window to gain massive exposure in the “New & Noteworthy” section. Find out how @Tyler Basu made it to the #1 spot in the New & Noteworthy business category in the US:
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-promote-a-podcast-to-1-on-itunes/
He reveals a brilliant strategy called the “Launch Team” and if you’ve ever considered launching a podcast you need to know this.2016-03-0152 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast53 - How To Grow Your Business By Giving BackWhat if you could build a business that is massively successful AND makes this planet a better place? Well according to #YanikSilver not only is it possible, it’s probably the future of business… and I believe him!
http://entrepreneurignited.com/evolved-enterprise-how-to-grow-your-business-by-giving-back/
In this interview Yanik shares actionable tips and strategies to create businesses that not only sell stuff, but actually give back… and it’s the “giving back” that actually drives your success.2016-02-2451 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast52 - #AskDerek: Keyword Rich Domains VS Brand Domains - Which One Should You Choose?“Should I register a keyword rich domain or a brand domain for my next project?”
I probably get this question once a week! Here’s my answer...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/keyword-rich-domains-vs-brand-domains/2016-02-1806 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast51 - How To Crowdfund Your Next Big IdeaDo you have a “big idea” but need a cash infusion to get it off the ground? Then pay close attention to what #BrandonAdams has to say about crowdfunding...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-crowdfund-your-next-big-idea/
After successfully crowdfunding the Arctic Stick, Brandon has been helping entrepreneurs around the world replicate his crowdfunding success with YOUR next big idea.2016-02-1644 min
Lifestyle Business PodcastDerek Gehl: Running A 7-Figure Lifestyle Business From HomeDerek Gehl was a pioneer in the development of the internet marketing training industry, helping to build the world’s largest internet marketing training company, the Internet Marketing Center, where he served as the CEO before stepping away from the company in 2008. He has since built several 7-figure online businesses in various niches from the comfort of his home office. In this interview, Derek talks about why he thinks an information marketing business is the best type of online business to create, how he runs his business on a daily basis, and some valuable lessons he has learned from hi...2016-02-1500 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast50 - #AskDerek: 4 Steps To Finding Uncovering Next Online Business IdeaIf you want to start an Internet business but you don’t have any business ideas, here’s my four step process that thousands of people have used to uncover their very first online business idea (and second… and third… etc)!
http://entrepreneurignited.com/4-steps-to-uncovering-your-online-business-ideas/2016-02-1113 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 49 - Ethical Email Marketing Tips To Jumpstart Your Traffic & Sales Even If You Don’t Have A ListIf you want to get instant targeted traffic to your website but don’t have an email list of your own, listen to this interview with email marketing expert, #JonathanMizel. He’ll show you how to ethically leverage email marketing to get instant results...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/email-marketing-tips-traffic-sales/2016-02-0946 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast48 - #AskDerek: How To Use Expired Domains To Fast Track Your Google RankingsExpiring or deleted domains can give you a SEO edge and fast track your rankings in Google… if you know what you’re doing!
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-expired-domains-can-fast-track-your-google-rankings/
In this episode of #AskDerek I explain how expiring and deleted domains work and why/how you should be using them.2016-02-0812 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 47 - Periscope Marketing Tips - How To Use This Social Media App To Grow Your BusinessThe Periscope App is taking off like wildfire and the early adopters will benefit the most but if you want to use it grow your business, you MUST understand why it’s different and how to approach it for maximum results:
http://entrepreneurignited.com/periscope-marketing-tips-grow-your-business/
In this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast #LauraBetterly and I discuss how she’s using it and why it’s so different than the more traditional social media platforms we’re used to advertising on.2016-02-0750 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 46 - Website Engagement Metrics That Will Affect Your Google Rankings In 2016There are three key website engagement metrics that are going to play a bigger role in your search engine rankings in 2016. Find out what they are and what you can do to improve them:
http://entrepreneurignited.com/website-engagement-metrics-google-rankings/2016-02-0611 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 45 - How To Sell On Amazon AND Maintain Massive Profit MarginsThousands of people are leveraging Amazon to sell their products and although their “gross sales” numbers are great, there are some pretty pitiful profit margins. That’s why I was shocked when Ryan Coisson revealed his margins and how he does it in this interview...
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-sell-on-amazon-maintain-profit-margins/2016-02-0556 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 44 - How To Hire A Web DesignerOver my career, the past 17 years, oh my goodness–I couldn’t tell you how many web developers I’ve worked with. I used to personally have my own team of over ten developers working for me when I had my physical company.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-outsource-web-design/
In this episode of Ask Derek, we tackle some huge questions for those of us getting started with outsourcing our designers and developers. How do I hire a website designer? How do I hire a web developer? Learning how to outsource web design and to manage your employees in an effective way takes time...2016-02-0417 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 43 - Email Deliverability Best Practices For 2016How do we keep our emails stay out of the spam folder? Brendan has some very specific steps to follow to make sure you’re keeping your IP clean.
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast:
Brendan Dubbels is the postmaster and deliverability expert at Ontraport. He is the best of the best out there when it comes to email marketing deliverability best practices, and the tips and strategies he shares with us today will drastically improve email deliverability and overhaul your open rates in only a few weeks.2016-02-0243 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 42: How To Stay Focused When Starting OutOne of the biggest hurdles you’ll encounter in getting started as an entrepreneur is ‘how do I stay focused?’
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast:
You’re not alone. Learning how to stay focused is not easy, and some of us struggle more than others–I know because I’m one of those people. It comes down to three tips on how to be properly and productively disciplined. Take a listen to this podcast, apply these strategies to your work habits, practice how to get focused and motivated, and then watch your productivity and focus gr2016-02-0212 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 41: SEO Tips For 2016 How To Rank In Google TODAYKeywords are the foundation of just about anything related to search. Getting the right keywords established and figured out, whether it’s YouTube, PPC, organic search–whatever it is, buying keywords are critical.
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast I interviewed Adrienne DeVita. She took back a massive portion of the market share from insurance giants using these ingenious SEO tips for 2016. She’s completely white hat, and she blows me away every time we speak–she’s got so many incredible ideas that she’s willing to share with us today. We talk about how to...2016-02-0249 min
Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast40. Ziglar’s Strategies To Make 2016 Your Most Productive & Profitable Year EverIf you want to make 2016 your most successful year ever then you need a plan and this is the man than can show you how to create YOUR success plan...
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast I interviewed Tom Ziglar, the CEO of the Ziglar Organization and the son of the legendary Zig Ziglar. His life has been dedicated to helping entrepreneurs to create more success in their lives and businesses and what the tips and strategies he shared in this interview are priceless.2016-01-1337 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 37: Combining SEO and Sales Funnels to Build a List of Leads and BuyersHernan Vasquez grew up on technology in Argentina and knew from a very early age that he wanted to make his living on the internet. Despite racking up massive phone bills along the way, Hernan has pioneered a market which most people underestimate but is so incredibly important, SEO and sales funnels. They can work together to bring traffic to you and to build a long list of lifetime customers, and Hernan knows how.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/google-leads/2015-12-1737 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 33: Build A Self-Liquidating Facebook Lead Machine Using These 4 Moves with Nicholas KusmichNicholas Kusmich got online out of necessity, but has since built an empire out of what he’s most passionate about–marketing. Nicholas is the singular industry authority in Facebook advertising, and is relied upon by industry leaders from multiple markets.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/facebook-funnel/
This podcast covers a huge amount of high level strategies for rolling out successful Facebook ad campaigns, including how to lower your lead costs and ensure that you don’t get blacklisted by Facebook.2015-12-0352 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 32: How To Create Content That Get's Instant Social Shares, Likes & Clicks with Matt WolfeMatt Wolfe is an absolute authority on content marketing. Experience his content creation strategies, methods of repurposing content, and on how to drive traffic back to your website. Trust me, you’ve never heard this anywhere else, but I think it has the potential to overhaul your top sources of traffic.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/content-marketing-plan/2015-12-0143 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 31: Secrets Of An Email Marketing Mastermind with Marc GoldmanIn this episode, email marketing expert Marc Goldman shares his tips, tools, and strategies for successful email marketing campaigns. We talk about images, and what else you should have in your email, like the number of links and how long the body should be; and we get into exactly what will get ESPs to reward you as the sender for respecting their resources with your emails. Is your list segmented yet? Find out why it should be, in this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited podcast.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/email-marketing-tips-and-tricks/2015-12-0154 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 30: How to 10x Your B2B Sales with Peter O'DonoghuePeter O’Donoghue has been selling since he was thirteen, and you can tell. He’s not only an absolute expert in outbound sales strategies, but as you’ll find out, he knows all of the best technology available for use to make the process as painless and as profitable as possible. This episode, we talk about Peter’s outbound model, which can lead to almost 70% response rates on cold emails. Don’t miss it!
http://entrepreneurignited.com/outbound-sales-techniques/2015-11-2552 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 29: 10 Simple Tips Get Your Emails Delivered To Gmail's InboxChris Lang has been working as an email deliverability expert for the past few years after losing his traffic to a false-positive phishing blacklist in 2008. Chris has since built up a foolproof empire to ensure that you keep your emails not only out of the spam folder, but out of Gmail’s Promotions tab, too. Did you know that landing in someone’s inbox instead of their Promotions folder can bump your open rate by up to 10%? Chris tells us how in this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited podcast.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/gmail-deliverability/2015-11-1954 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 28: Grow Your Email List By Doing These Things with Nathalie LussierNathalie Lussier has been building websites since she was 12, and I trust her more than anyone with her knowledge on pop ups and list building because she has the experience to back it up. Nathalie has launched her 30 day challenge to get people out of their comfort zones, building their lists, and improving their business. Here we talk about which pop up plugins to use and how, and the tricks that Nathalie used in both paid and free advertising to build her customer base.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/list-building-strategies/2015-11-1948 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 27: 7 Psychological Steps To Convert Visitors Into Buyers with Sean D'SouzaSean D’Souza is one of the most respected marketers and copywriters that I have ever come across, and I’m incredibly excited to have him on the show today to walk us through the framework of his book, the Brain Audit. Sean guides us through his Seven Red Bags analogy, and explains the importance (and the trickiness) of working with urgency as a motivator.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/sales-process-steps/2015-11-1254 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 26: LinkedIn Lead Generation Hack: Magnetize Your Profile with Dave RogenmoserDave Rogenmoser was born an entrepreneur, and most recently he’s turned his entrepreneurial mindset to LinkedIn: a platform which he thinks is seriously overlooked by most businesses. If you’re working in the B2B space, or are trying to connect with business owners and decision makers, Dave’s surprisingly quick and easy tips will absolutely generate more traffic, more leads, and more conversions.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/linkedin-profile-tips/2015-11-1042 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 25: The Fastest Way To Generate Passive Income Sharing Skills You Already Have!Dave Espino is an absolute authority on an incredible new platform called Udemy. Udemy is the perfect space to post information products in the form of courses–videos, slideshows, audio–and to start generating some serious passive income. You can also link your Udemy with Blab.IM, which we’ve talked about in previous episodes, to build your list.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-make-money-on-udemy/2015-11-0548 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 24: Maximum Traffic With Minimal Effort - The Entrepreneur’s Guide To "Content Leverage"I’ve been using Eugene Ware’s Market Samurai for years, and today he shares with us the benefits and importance of creating fantastic content–something that his other program, Content Samurai, makes incredibly easy. We talk about the importance of distribution, and how to get from a single article to heaps of content in an hour or less.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/content-marketing-tips/2015-11-0349 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 23: Using MeetUp.com & The “ACE Formula” To Multiply Your BusinessThis episode features Matt Astifan of WebFriendly.ca. Matt has run over 200 very successful Internet Mastermind Meetups over the past six years, building a community of over 5,000 members. Matt is a leading authority on running affective social media campaigns, and in this episode he shares with us the formula that he’s used to build his businesses: the Ace Formula.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/using-meetup-for-marketing/2015-10-3044 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 22: Maximizing Brain Performance for EntrepreneursThis episode is a little outside of our regular content, but I’m really excited to bring it to you today. Dr. Issac Jones is a leading expert on the Health Model, and in this episode he talks about his favourite supplements, his dietary habits, and how he would suggest that we as entrepreneurs maximize our health and brain performance.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/brain-performance/2015-10-2754 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 21: The Psychology of Successful Traffic GenerationIn this quick podcast, I get into the single biggest mistake I see people make when they consider their sources of traffic generation. It’s more complicated than you think, but it doesn’t have to be impossible!
http://entrepreneurignited.com/traffic-generation-methods/2015-10-2219 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 18: Building Trust with Your Audience to the Tune of $75 millionIn this episode, I interview my long time friend and business partner Steve McKnight. Steve made the leap into being a digital educator in 2001–wait till you hear how he bought his domain name–and has since made over $26 million with one single website: PropertyInvesting.com. Steve offers his tips on building trust with your community, and a few words of wisdom to those of you just about ready to take the plunge into full-time entrepreneurship.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/build-a-community-website/2015-10-2152 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 19: 10 Tips for Writing Emails That Make MoneyIn this episode I share my top ten email marketing truths–not about what goes into the email, but how to put things into emails. I discuss the optimum lengths for subject lines, paragraphs, even individual line lengths, and tell you why it is that I never use those fancy email layouts that come with internet marketing clients.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/email-copywriting/2015-10-1625 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 18: 4 Steps To Scientifically Reprogram Your Brain For SuccessIn this episode today we get into the science of thinking like a truly successful entrepreneur–getting past your negative self-images by learning to reprogram and retrain your brain. I see so many people unknowingly sabotage themselves by making the mistakes we talk about in this podcast. John is an authority in this kind of brain training and we’re lucky enough to have him share his methods with us.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/brain-training-exercises/2015-10-1642 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 17: 7 Steps to Securing Your WordPress SiteThis episode is about one of the most important things to focus on as an online business owner: your website security. These seven simple strategies are going to make brute force attacks and software hacks infinitely less likely to occur, and they all take less than a half hour to implement. You won’t regret it.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/wordpress-security-tips/2015-10-1620 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 16: The Secret Behind Successful Sales with Marlon SandersIn this episode I talk with Marlon Sanders about the importance of knowing how to sell. In this day and age, shiny and slick graphics can take over the priority list, but you won’t be successful if you don’t understand how to sell. We talk about the future of mobile business (goodbye desktops!) and how to push traffic from one platform to the next.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-sell-stuff-online/2015-10-071h 37
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 15: 3 Pillars of a Successful Google CampaignIn this episode I tell you about my three rules for running a successful Google campaign. I don’t sell any SEO services–this is all information that I’ve learned through trial and error to be true, with no strings. You need to be focusing on your keywords, on your content, and on your backlinks! But be careful–because with Google, it often is all about perceptions.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/search-engine-marketing-basics/2015-10-0232 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 14: Paid Traffic Strategies That Work In 2015 - Secrets From The Million Dollar Media BuyerIn this episode, media buyer extraordinaire Mike Hill shares his non-politically correct and candid opinions and advice on media buying today. We talk about how the industry has changed, how you should be buying media, and just how profitable that can be.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/buy-traffic-to-your-website/2015-10-0147 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 13: 3 Things Every Landing Page Must Have To SucceedIn this episode, I outline my top three strategies to ensure that your landing page is delivering the results you want. People make these mistakes all the time, but it really isn’t that hard to correct! I talk about headlines, distractions, and the number one disconnect that pushes people off of your pages: congruence, or a lack thereof.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/landing-page-optimization-tips/2015-09-2527 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 12: Entrepreneurial Success Killer (And The Cure)In this episode I tell you about what I see as the number one entrepreneurial success killer. It sounds daunting, but there’s an easy fix: two steps will take you from zero to 100; from thinking about a business to starting and running a business. It’s not hard, you just have to take action.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/fear-of-failure/2015-09-2319 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 11: Ex-Punk Rocker Reveals Underground Facebook Marketing TacticsIn this episode of the podcast, Facebook guru Laura Betterly shares her secrets and knowledge for maximizing on Facebook ad space. We talk about how to roll out advertisements, how to start conversations, and perhaps one of the most powerful tools Facebook has to offer: retargeting.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/facebook-marketing-ideas/2015-09-231h 11
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 10: Content Creation Made EasyIn this episode I give you the rundown on how I create great, high quality, and unique content starting with just one audio file. Tons of people struggle with it, but it really doesn’t have to be that hard! I’ll walk you through it step by step.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/content-creation-tips/2015-09-1815 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 9: How to Grow Your Twitter Following with Joel CommJoel Comm has been in the internet business since he was 16, which–if we count–was 35 years ago. Since then, he’s authored 12 hard copy books and over 40 digital ebooks and special reports. Joel has recently put out the third edition of his Twitter handbook, Twitter 3.0, and spent some time with us sharing his insights into the next big thing, and his insights on our most frequently asked Twitter related questions.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/twitter-marketing-tips/2015-09-1839 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 8: 5 Secrets to Outsourcing Your Digital EmpireIn this episode I share my top five secrets to successfully outsourcing your business, whether you’re just starting out or you’re already growing a digital empire. Included are the rules I never break and everything I’ve learned about methods of payment, how to hire the right people, how to communicate and build loyalty, and the importance of taking your time. Remember to listen to episode 7, my interview with Monty Hooke, for more strategies for outsourcing your business.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/outsourcing-tips/2015-09-1834 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 7: Secrets To Successfully Outsourcing Your Business & LifeMonty Hooke learned the hard way about the difficulties that can come with outsourcing. In this episode, Monty talks about what led him to create his business, ezyVA, and everything he’s learned about streamlining his outsourcing.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/how-to-outsource/2015-09-181h 05
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 6: Online Marketing Secrets Of A 7-Figure Piano TeacherJermaine Griggs may have been an entrepreneur right from the very beginning, but even a 16 year old piano prodigy had to learn a lot to monetize his business on the internet. Over the years, Jermaine has accumulated an incredible amount of knowledge and strategy that he applies to his businesses every day. In this episode of Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast, he shares the core strategies behind his marketing and how he monitors his metrics.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/what-is-marketing-automation/2015-09-161h 01
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 5: Demystifying Bounce RateYour bounce rate is one of the most crucial numbers that you need to understand as an internet entrepreneur. There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion out there about bounce rates, and I want to help you learn how to use it. In this episode, I’m going to explain what your bounce rate it, where to find it, what it means, and how you can use it as a tool to see what is and isn’t working on each page of your website. If your bounce rate is 50%, don’t panic–take a listen to this episode of Entrepr...2015-09-0114 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 4: Geoff Ronning’s secret to an 80% webinar show-up rateIn this episode of the Entrepreneur Ignited podcast, Derek Gehl interviews webinar expert and authority Geoff Ronning. In this info-packed interview Geoff explains how webinars have changed the online business landscape, how small business owners can implement webinars to sell their products and services, and finally: What his secret is to an 80% webinar show-up rate.
http://entrepreneurignited.com/webinar-tools/2015-09-0150 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 3: How to build a site like EntrepreneurIgnited.com for less than $1000In this episode Derek shows you the exact tools and technology he used to build EntrepreneurIgnited.com for less thagt $1000 (Including outsourcing to professional designers and programmers). Save yourself thousands of dollars, quit reinventing the wheel and just use what works the next time you need to build a website!
http://entrepreneurignited.com/website-budget/2015-09-0127 min
Entrepreneur Ignited PodcastEP 1: How this podcast will help you make more money online!The Entrepreneur Ignited podcast has one goal: To simplify online business so more people can create success online. Each episode will skip the fluff and hype and deliver useful tips, tools and strategies to help you make more money on the Internet.
Each week your host Derek Gehl will be interviewing successful online entrepreneurs to uncover their secrets to success as well as revealing some of the most profitable strategies and systems he has personally used to start, grow and sell multiple 6, 7 and 8 figure Internet businesses. So if you want to learn how average, ordinary people are starting massively successful...2015-09-0108 min