Shows
The Mark Groves Podcast#477: The Mother Wound - How to Heal What You Inherited With Bethany WebsterIn this episode, Mark sits down with author and thought leader Bethany Webster for a powerful deep dive into the “mother wound” and how it unconsciously shapes our sense of self, relationships, and capacity to thrive. Bethany breaks down the four levels of the mother wound, how family dynamics and cultural conditioning intertwine, and why so many of us carry invisible patterns of self-abandonment, guilt, or people-pleasing. Through her own story and years of teaching, she reveals how confronting and healing these wounds can liberate us from inherited beliefs, create healthier boundaries, and unlock greater authenticity in love, work, and...
2025-09-221h 12
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers7 Clever AI Deep Research Hacks (Real examples)Send us a textAll the results talked about in this episode: https://jmedia.notion.site/deep-research-links?pvs=4In this episode, we dive deep into AI's newest superpower—Deep Research—testing 4 leading models on real business tasks. We reveal which platforms offer unlimited deep research capabilities, which ones require hefty subscriptions, and how these tools are revolutionizing everything from competitor analysis to cold outreach personalization.From building prospect lists in seconds to uncovering hidden legal issues, we share exactly how business owners can implement these tools today, the automation possibilities that will multiply your...
2025-03-181h 10Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & MarketersWhich AI Wins for Marketers? We Tested Them AllSend us a textGet all the test results from this episode: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/llm-test/In this episode, we rip the lid off our week-long AI showdown, testing the latest LLMs head-to-head on real marketing tasks. We’re spilling the unfiltered truth about why ChatGPT might not be your golden ticket anymore, uncovering cheap underdogs that stole the show, and revealing which models actually deliver for marketers.From copywriting flops to automation wins, we share the raw results, the surprises, and how we’re rethinking our own AI game plan—plus...
2025-03-041h 22Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & MarketersWhy we shut down our 7 figure businessSend us a textIn this episode, we pull back the curtain on our decision to shut down our multi-million dollar course business with 15,000 customers. We discuss the decline of the affiliate marketing model, the rise of AI, and our shift in focus towards AI and automation for marketers and entrepreneurs. From letting go of our team to facing our customers, we share candid insights into the challenges and triumphs, of making this major business pivot and where the future of Authority Hacker goes from here.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael Breton____________________________________________
2025-02-1857 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#355 - Why We’re Quitting WordPress in 2025Send us a textIn this episode, Mark and Gael share their insights on the changing landscape of website building platforms and why they're actively looking for alternatives to WordPress, despite being longtime WordPress users.They cover everything you need to know, from detailed comparisons between WordPress, Webflow, and Bricks, and exactly how to transition away from WordPress without rebuilding everything.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/355-why-were-quitting-wordpress-in-2025/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Digital...
2025-02-0356 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#354 - How Fery Kaszoni Grew An $8,000,000/yr Agency in 4 YearsSend us a textIn this episode, we dive deep with Fery, founder of Search Intelligence, about building a fast-growing digital PR agency from scratch.From embracing chaos as a growth strategy to developing enterprise-level software solutions, Fery shares candid insights about the challenges and triumphs of scaling to nearly 100 staff and 7 figures in revenue in just 3-4 years.____________________________________________Host: Mark WebsterGuest: Fery KaszoniFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/354-how-fery-kaszoni-grew-an-8m-yr-agency-in-4-years/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR...
2025-01-201h 14
Market Movers: Building Brands & Links with LinkifiDigital PR, the state of the industry, and what’s next for Authority Hacker with Mark WebsterWelcome to Market Movers: Building Brands and Links with Linkifi!
Your ultimate destination for learning how to transform your business into an unforgettable brand. Hosted by Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs, Co-Founders of Linkifi, this podcast bridges the worlds of branding, SEO, and link-building to help you stand out in the crowded digital landscape.
This Week’s Guest:
Mark Webster, Co-Founder of Authority Hacker, joins us to discuss the seismic changes in affiliate SEO, navigating Google’s recent updates, and the future of digital PR and AI in online marketing. Mark shares insights into...
2025-01-1636 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#353 - The Top 11 Online Marketing Predictions for 2025Send us a textIn this comprehensive episode, we analyze key marketing predictions for 2025 from industry experts and share our own insights. We also review our predictions from last year to see how accurate we were.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/353-2025-online-marketing-predictions/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Digital PR:https://digital.pr/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com...
2025-01-061h 13Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#352 - Something is happening to the way people use Google…Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into groundbreaking new research about how people actually use Google in 2024, analyzing SparkToro's data from 133,000 real users that challenges conventional wisdom about search behavior. Plus, we discuss the growing adoption of AI search tools, and explore OpenAI's new Sora video model.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/352-something-is-happening-to-the-way-people-use-google/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Digital PR:https://digital.pr/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of...
2024-12-1656 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#351 - Is Affiliate SEO Finally Dead??Send us a textIn today's episode, we're diving into what might be the biggest shakeup in SEO this year.Google's biggest crackdown yet has hit major publishers like Forbes, WSJ, and CNN, slashing their affiliate traffic.Perfect timing – as the DOJ pushes to break up Google's Chrome dominance and OpenAI develops their own browser.Meanwhile, publishers are mobilizing to monetize AI's use of their content.In this episode, we're breaking down why Google is finally going after these big sites and what's happened to the search results now th...
2024-12-021h 06Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#350 - The AI Marketing Workflow You Can’t Ignore In 2025Send us a textAre you tired of shelling out big bucks for AI tools that promise convenience but deliver a hefty price tag instead?Well, you're not alone.In today's episode, we expose the truth about overpriced AI productivity tools and reveal how you can achieve so much more with customized, cost-effective alternatives that you build yourself.Plus we’ll show you exactly how you can build your own personally-tailored solutions 👉 with ease 👉 for a fraction of the price you'd pay otherwise 👉 with zero coding skills required.Stay tune...
2024-11-1844 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#349 - How To Make $10,000+ From Other People’s AudiencesSend us a textCheck out Bryan’s free resource containing all the tools needed to add $10k coaching clients using other people’s audiences 🔥👇 https://ahkr.to/growthtools-free-tool-swipe____________________________________________Today, we dive deep into how to make millions online by helping people solve real problems without getting distracted by shiny objects.Our guest, Bryan Harris, built Growth Tools from scratch into an 7-figure business by focusing obsessively on two things: high-ticket coaching and borrowing other people's audiences.What's fascinating is that Bryan gives away all his tools and training for free and s...
2024-11-041h 26Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#348 - How We Build Digital PR Links In-HouseSend us a text🚨 LIMITED OFFER 🚨 Don’t miss the launch of our brand new Link Builder Academy course 👉 https://www.authorityhacker.com/product/link-builder-academy/You can check out one of the modules for free 🔥👉 https://ahkr.to/high-dr-links____________________________________________Want to get into Digital PR, the hottest trend in link building right now, but find it too intimidating?We’re here to tell you❌ Digital PR is NOT just for professionals or big agencies❌ You don't need a massive budget to get started💪 With the right approach, anyone can run s...
2024-10-2150 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#347 - How We Built 1,664 Quality Links for $8 EachSend us a text🚨 Grab our FREE list of 50 linkable asset examples to supercharge your SEO 💪👉 https://ahkr.to/50-top-performing-linkable-assets____________________________________________What if we told you that we built 1,600+ high-quality backlinks for just $8 each on average?And we’re not talking about backlinks from spammy sites that you could buy on Fiverr, we’re talking backlinks from DR90+ industry giants.Think that's impossible? In this episode, we’ll prove you wrong by sharing a link building strategy that will revolutionise your SEO game. We’re not just sharing theory in...
2024-10-0752 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#346 - Hot or Not: Test Your HCU RadarSend us a text🚨 Check out our free subscriber-exclusive video on how to generate $100+/day with affiliate marketing 👉 https://ahkr.to/authority-hacker-free-training____________________________________________In today's episode, we are playing Google Update Roulette.The rules are very simple: 1. We give you a URL and you have three minutes to open it, look at the site and decide if it went up or down with the recent Google update.2. You are not allowed to use any SEO tools to look at recent trends, backlinks or traffic, just your gut feeling, clicking around and Googling things...
2024-09-2345 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#345 - Our AI Agent Made Us 6 FiguresSend us a text🚨 Download one of our FREE subscriber resources 👉 https://ahkr.to/authority-hacker-free-resources____________________________________________We haven't been 100% truthful with you lately. And today we want to come clean. Hundreds of you have bought our latest product (the Product Review Profit course we’ve recently released that teaches you how to scale the Amazon Influencer Program) and... most of the content used during the launch was AI created.🤖 80-90% of the words used were written by Claude 3.5 Sonnet 📩 including the sales page AND the sales emails 💸 convincing enough for people to swipe thei...
2024-09-0939 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#344 - 1 Year Since HCU: What’s Working NowSend us a text🚨 Grab our FREE list of 47 under-the-radar tools that will boost your business 👉 https://ahkr.to/tools-swipe____________________________________________Just as we sat down to record our 1-year anniversary of the HCU podcast, Google threw us another curveball... A massive update that's seemingly undoing some of the HCU damage.But even with these improvements, many sites are still down 80% in traffic compared to last year. To fully recover, they'd need a 400% increase.So the burning question is: What do we do now? 😧In this episode, we created an inventory...
2024-08-271h 15Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#341 - New Website Upgrades To Make More MoneySend us a textWe've just uncovered tons of tech that site owners should be using to scale their sites WAY better.The Authority Hacker site redesign has just been completed, and we've already managed to more than DOUBLE our conversions using some weird new elements that we'll share with you in this week's episode. (A particularly big deal now that Google sends less traffic to websites.)We specifically built it to increase engagement based on what we’ve learned from the recent Google leaks, and even used AI to help us in some p...
2024-07-151h 17Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#340 - Create A Profitable Online Course (from 8-Figure Course Creators)Send us a textToday we're talking about what might be the most powerful way to monetize your content online.And no, it's not ads or affiliate marketing - we're diving into the world of online courses.But making a good course that people want to trade money for is not an easy task. So in this episode, Mark and Gael (8-figure course sellers themselves) break down the entire field-tested process of building and selling courses. They’ll cover everything from coming up with an idea that people will actually buy, to packaging it at...
2024-07-011h 11Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#339 - How We Created A Profitable YouTube Channel In Only 3 MonthsSend us a textEven if you hate Google, there is no denying that YouTube is probably the best social network to be doing well on.We spent a lot of time strategizing and thinking about how to get the most out of the platform while minimizing the drawbacks, and after 4 months our new channel already👉 outperforms our 6-year-old YouTube channel👉 outperforms videos of many competitors that have hundreds of thousands of subscribers👉 is profitable, even though we have a team doing a lot of the heavy liftingIn this week's ep...
2024-06-171h 15Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#337 - The Future of Authority SitesSend us a textIn this episode, Mark and Gael take a look at the current challenges online business owners are facing, and present the framework they've created that addresses these challenges. They'll also break down three examples of businesses who already successfully use this framework, and finally, what this all means for Authority Hacker's free and paid content.____________________________________________Hosts: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/337-future-of-authority-sites/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence...
2024-05-201h 21Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#336 - 5 Small Sites Making Money Without GoogleSend us a textIn this episode, Mark and Gael dive deep into real-life Facebook ad funnels that actually work for small sites. Using the free Facebook Ad Library tool, they break down ads from small businesses in several niches that have been profitable over time, including their strategies for maximizing conversion with upsells and other tactics. If you're looking for actionable insights backed by success stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.____________________________________________Hosts: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/336-small-sites-making-money-without-google/
2024-05-0657 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#335 - How We Make Money From FacebookSend us a textLet’s face it.Google is probably never going to be the same easy traffic source it has always been.You won’t be able to solely rely on Google traffic to run an online business anymore, if that’s what you’re used to.So the question a lot of people are asking now is: What now? 😳While nothing is a 1:1 replacement to Google search, in this episode, we talk about ONE of the things we are doing to diversify away from G...
2024-04-221h 07Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#333 - The Secret to RTINGS.com's SEO SuccessSend us a textRTINGS.com is one of the most successful product review sites of all time. Despite 'only' having a DR 75 domain and competing against sites like PCMag, Tech Radar, New York Times, the Wire Cutter, and CNET (all DR 90+ sites), they have over 4 million monthly organic visits. So how exactly did they pull this off?In this week’s episode, Mark sits down Pauline Duthiel, Head of Digital Marketing at RTINGS.com to take a look behind the scenes at what SEO looks like at one of the world's most lov...
2024-03-2548 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#327 - 8 Ways To Adapt Your SEO In 2024Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Mark and Gael take a look at the sites who are acing the latest Google paradigm, analyze what worked for them, and adapt the business model so everyone can grow and thrive going forward.Full show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/8-ways-to-adapt-your-seo-in-2024/
2024-01-011h 04Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#326 - Can We Predict The Future AGAIN??Send us a textPredicting the future in this industry is NOT easy. But in this week's episode, Mark and Gael take a look at the predictions they made last year... and some of them are scarily accurate 😳 They also make a new set of predictions for 2024 of all the major changes they expect to see in the next few months, so buckle up! Full show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/can-we-predict-the-future-again/
2023-12-111h 05Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#323 - Digital PR Expert Reveals How To Get LinksSend us a textIn this week's episode, Mark sits down with Gabriela Covay to break down exactly how her company, Bright Valley Marketing, landed Authority Hacker over 30 links - including some DR90 ones - in their full digital PR campaign. And they'll give you a step by step on how you can do it, in any niche, for your website, too 🤩💪 Full show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/digital-pr-expert-reveals-how-to-get-links/
2023-10-301h 21Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#322 - All Our Best Hires Come From THIS CountrySend us a textSouth Africa is one of the best places in the world to recruit from - and it’s mostly being overlooked and underutilized right now.This week, Mark sits down with Doug Haines, the AH Pro member who co-founded Marketing Pros; a South Africa-based recruitment and staffing agency that specializes in finding the exact A-Players you need for your team.💪 Get in touch with the Marketing Pros team to tap into new talent for your next hire!https://www.marketingpros.co ____________________________________________Full show notes: https://www.autho...
2023-10-161h 01Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#321 - Is AI Overhyped?Send us a textNow that the initial hype around AI has died down, in this week's episode Mark and Gael sit down to discuss what they really think of AI and how it can best be used in the real world.Full show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/321-is-ai-overhyped/
2023-10-021h 02Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#320 - The Website Market Just FlippedSend us a textHow is AI, increasing inflation and the worsening of the overall global economy affecting the website market? In this week's episode, Mark sits down with Justin Cooke from Empire Flippers to discuss exactly how the website market has changed and what that means for you.A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency Search Intelligence:https://search-intelligence.co.uk/ Full show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/the-website-market-just-flipped/
2023-09-181h 19Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#319 - New Survey Reveals Exactly What’s Changed in Affiliate MarketingSend us a textIn this week's episode, Mark and Gael and dive into various aspects of the affiliate marketing industry, comparing their own experiences with results from the Affiliate Marketing Survey. Full show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/new-survey-reveals-exactly-whats-changed-in-affiliate-marketing/
2023-09-041h 04Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#314 - 11 Ways to Diversify Your TrafficSend us a textWaiting in fear for the next Google update to destroy your traffic (again)? While SEO is still by far the best traffic source, we've come to accept that with Google's upcoming search changes, we're probably going to lose some traffic. Join us for this week's episode, where Mark and Gael break down the best alternative traffic sources that can generate millions of clicks per month - all without Google!Full show notes: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/314-11-ways-to-diversify-your-traffic/
2023-07-031h 23Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#313 - How To Build 417 Links Per Month with Jason MaloneSend us a textIn this week’s episode, Mark is joined by Jason Malone, founder of the link building agency We Outreach. We discuss the ins and outs of link building in 2023, and Jason gives us a look behind the scenes at exactly how We Outreach builds hundreds of links every month!Full show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/link-building-with-jason-malone/
2023-06-1958 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#311 - Are 1 Click AI Article Generators Good?Send us a textWondering whether to use an AI article generator to save time? In this episode, Mark and Gael review some of the AI tools out there and tell you everything you need to know.
2023-05-2445 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#299 - The ULTIMATE 90-Day SEO Plan For Newly Bought SitesSend us a textLet's say you've got money to spend and want to kickstart a new project. That's great and all, but how exactly do you spend that money, and what do you do to start your new project off the right way?In this episode, Mark and Gael go through their step-by-step guide for nailing the first 90 days of your site.
2022-12-0546 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#287 - 17 Vital FREE Chrome Addons For Online MarketersSend us a textWhen it comes to tool recommendations in the online marketing world, most of the usual suspects come up again and again. One thing we've noticed people often overlook, however, is the power and functionality certain Chrome extensions can bring to the table. So in this weeks show, Mark and Gael will be going through their favorite extensions covering everything from keyword research right through to site design to unveil their top picks!
2022-06-2033 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#286 - Google’s May 2022 Core Update: What To Do NextSend us a text3 words that can send a shiver down even the most veteran marketer's spine:Google Algorithm UpdateAnd once again Google has shaken up the SERPs, destroying sites in its wake.So what do you do if you're hit?Well, in this show, Mark and Gael attempt to make sense of it all and provide a path forward amid the dismay.Video and notes: authorityhacker.com/may-core-update
2022-06-0632 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#285 - 7 Ways to Fix Content That Won't RankSend us a textSo you've done your keyword research. You've carefully mapped out your content. And you've invested in thousands of words of content.But despite all this, your articles STILL don't rank 😭So what do you do? Well in this week's show Mark and Gael delve into the question of what to do when you just can't seem to rank!Full shownotes: authorityhacker.com/wont-rank
2022-05-2354 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#284 - 5 Funnel Fails Analysed (+What YOU Can Learn)Send us a textThis week Mark is joined by Jon Ainsworth, funnel and conversion expert in order to pick apart 5 websites and teach you guys what you can learn from them!Full shownotes: authorityhacker.com/5-funnels
2022-05-091h 04
Boston's Best088 - Get Inspired With Two WebsterAre you on the hunt for that perfect conversation piece for your next dinner party with friends? Need to add a pop of color to your office space to spruce up your zoom calls? Or are you looking for a one-of-a-kind, handwoven basket for your newly installed guest bedroom? Then you'll love this week's guest of Boston's Best!
This week, I am joined by Melissa McCray, Owner of Two Webster. Two Webster is a home and decorative accessories shop located in Osterville, MA, specializing in unique and custom-made home goods from around the world. Featured pieces include...
2022-04-0137 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#281 - Steve Toth’s SEO Guide To 621% Traffic GrowthSend us a textThis week Mark is joined by SEO expert Steve Toth, who shares a raft of secrets, including how he grew Freshbooks to 1.8 MILLION monthly visitors. If you're looking to scale and want expert advice, this is the episode for you!
2022-03-2845 minAuthority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#279 - 11 Steps to Perfect Your Editorial ProcessSend us a textIn this episode, Mark and Gael will run you through their full editorial process, if you are looking to streamline yours be sure to have a listen.Full Shownotes:www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/edit…rial-process/
2022-02-2853 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#274 – How’s 2021 Going Mark? Yearly Recap of Our Own ProjectsSend us a textWhat Will You Learn? An overview of our year, goals we achieved, mistakes we made… An update on our ongoing projects Information on our upcoming releases and projects Resources Are Keyword Tools Traffic Estimates Accurate? – Case Study GeneratePress – Lightweight theme Jarvis – AI content writer
2021-12-2056 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#273 – 8 SEO Predictions For 2022 By Mark & Gael + GuestsSend us a textWhat Will You Learn? A recap on our 2021 predictions What changes to expect in 2022 Predictions of many others besides Mark & Gael Resources Product reviews update on Google Search Console Reddit – source of genuine reviewso of products Kyle Roof – High Voltage SEO Michal Suski – Surfer SEO Glen Allsopp – Detailed.com … #273 – 8 SEO Predictions For 2022 By Mark & Gael + Guests Read More »
2021-12-1353 min
InSpiris Audio MagazineEpisode 03 - Mark PiggottInSpiris Audio Magazine talks with Author Mark Piggott, a former US Navy Sailor and former shipmate of your host. Mark Piggott's first book, Forever Avalon was published in 2009 and most recently, Mark published the third book in his Forever Avalon series, The Outlander War in 2020. He is currently working on the fourth book in the Forever Avalon series, The Prometheus Engine, and a new fantasy/adventure series, The Last Magus.If you want to know more about Mark Piggott, visit his website at https://authormarkpiggott.wordpress.com.
2021-05-161h 04
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#257 – How To Hack Automated Funnels Together With Jon AinsworthSend us a textWhat you will learn How to improve existing funnels The low hanging fruits most sales funnels have How to optimize for increased revenue This week, Mark is joined by John Ainsworth to talk funnels. We can pretty much guarantee if you’re running any type of sales funnel in your business and you haven’t optimized it, … #257 – How to Hack Automated Funnels Together With Jon Ainsworth Read More »
2021-05-0350 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#245 – Can you REALLY Trust Affiliate Networks?Send us a textWhat Will You Learn? What is an affiliate network? How do affiliate networks work? How much can you trust them and what to pay attention to! Resources Buying Online Businesses podcast with Mark Thrivecart CJ Share A Sale Awin MoreNiche Clickbank Ahrefs
2021-01-1841 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#241 – How’s 2020 Going Mark? Yearly Recap of Our Own ProjectsSend us a textWhat will you learn? What are the biggest changes 2020 brought? Was 2020 a good or bad year for SEO? What we did over the past year and what’s next! Resources Hunter Surfer SEO
2020-12-2148 min
Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowSports Heating Up 👀🔥Mark & Jeff give their thoughts about the NBA and how some teams didn’t come to play. Also hear about the latest surrounding other sports. Right here on Talk It Up Sports.
2020-08-2144 minTalk It Up Sports Podcast ShowCollege Football via Covid-19Mark and Jeff give their thoughts on the BIG-10 and Pac-12. Canceling all fall sports.
2020-08-1337 min
Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the JourneyMark Webster - The Most Effective Content Marketing StrategiesMark Webster, one of the co-founders of Authority Hacker joins us today all the way from Scotland! This is such a cool site and one that we have referenced quite a few times around SEO. They also have some in-depth tools and reviews, and much like us, they only stand by products and promotions which they have actually used. Mark and his business partner Gael have a similar background to us, have content marketing as the core of what they do, and have been in business together for over ten years. Mark dives into their process of...
2020-08-111h 12Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowKeeping It Positive; Via NBA, NFL, NHLMark & Jeff give their thoughts on who is starting to get hot in the bubble. Also hear how the NFL is trying to find a blue print to keep up with. #thetalkisimportant
2020-08-0722 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#220 – NEWS: WordPress Changes, COVID Traffic Trends, 100k+ Hits/Month & MoreSend us a textWhat you will learn Learn about all the hot topics you might’ve missed in July Today we’re trying out a new format where we break down the hottest news this past month. Mark and Gael put on their thinking caps to break down and assess the latest, greatest and downright bizarre news stories from the … #220 – NEWS: WordPress Changes, COVID Traffic Trends, 100k+ Hits/Month & More Read More »
2020-07-2742 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#218 – How Mark Thompson Built a SAAS Empire Without Writing a Line of CodeSend us a textWhat You Will Learn How to take your business idea and grow it into a full-fledged company How to properly outsource development tasks How to market a software business Today, Mark is joined by Mark Thompson of PayKickstart. Mark discusses how he took his business idea from pipe dream to online empire through smart decision … #218 – How Mark Thompson Built a SAAS Empire Without Writing a Line of Code Read More »
2020-07-1339 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#217 – Top 10 Metrics EVERY Site Owner Should MonitorSend us a textWhat You Will Learn Which metrics you should give attention to The difference between vanity metrics and metrics that matter Why tracking these metrics could improve your business Today, Mark and Gael are here to talk KPIs. Why? Well, believe it or not, there’s far more to a successful business that simple profit. Today we’re … #217 – Top 10 Metrics EVERY Site Owner Should Monitor Read More »
2020-07-0630 min
The Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast#70 A Tribute to Tom Webster, Pat Stapleton and John HughesA tribute to departed legends
Episode 70 of the Pro Hockey Alumni Podcast is a tribute to three NHL and WHA players who passed away recently: Tom “Hawkeye” Webster, Pat “Whitey” Stapleton and John “Tank Hughes.
We begin with a look back at the remarkable career of Tom Webster.
Tom was my favorite Whaler in the early days of the franchise. In fact, in my very first trip to Whalers Gift Store in 1975, I purchased a Whalers #8 replica sweater.
Tom was the Whalers first star, scoring 52 goals to lead the Whalers to the WHA ch...
2020-04-1832 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#195 – What Mark and Gael Really Think Of Each Other After 10 Years As Business PartnersSend us a textWhat You Will Learn In This Episode What it’s like to work with someone for 10+ Years How a Joint Business Venture Works What Mark and Gael really think of each other Salt and Pepper, Cats and Dogs, Mark and Gael. You can’t have one without the other. But a long-lasting partnership like this didn’t … #195 – What Mark and Gael Really Think Of Each Other After 10 Years As Business Partners Read More »
2020-04-061h 00
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#191 – Is AI Going to kill traditional SEO?Send us a textWhat you will learn in this episode The current state of marketing AI How AI could affect the future of the SERPs Why SEO will still have a place in an AI dominated future Today, Mark and Gael are going to be looking at a hot topic on everyone’s mind these days: AI. The thing … #191 – Is AI Going to kill traditional SEO? Read More »
2020-03-091h 08
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#189 – How To get rich from internet marketingSend us a textWhat You Will Learn Why making money =/= getting rich Why endless growth is not sustainable Where to start if you don’t know how to invest in your future Mark is back and today we get right down to the important stuff: Money! Today Mark and Gael get down to the nitty-gritty of what it … #189 – How To get rich from internet marketing Read More »
2020-02-1850 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#185 - Nerdy SEO Debates With Matthew WoodwardSend us a textWhat you will learn in this Podcast How to redesign your site with your audience in mind How to update outdated content the right way The right way to test software and tools While Mark sun’s it up in Bali on his Honeymoon, today Gael invites marketing expert Matthew Woodward to talk about everything from … #185 – Nerdy SEO Debates with Matthew Woodward – An honest take on what it takes to be a truly successful marketer Read More »
2020-01-211h 33
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#184 – Convert like a Pro with Kenneth Yu’s Copywriting TricksSend us a textWhat You Will Learn What Copywriting is and why it matters Why Copywriting and religion aren’t so different Why Copywriting is an art AND a science Today, Mark is joined by Kenneth Yu to discuss Copywriting. Whether you’ve never dabbled in Copywriting before or you consider yourself a master, this podcast has something for everyone. … #184 – Convert like a Pro with Kenneth Yu’s Copywriting Tricks Read More »
2020-01-1350 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#181 – 2019 in retrospect (AKA Hey mark, how’s 2019 going?)Send us a textWhat You Will Learn How our link building, recruitment, editorial process and product pipeline went in 2019 Our top takeaways from 2019 How 2019 has shaped our plan for 2020 2019 was a hell of a year for us. We kicked things off by selling one of our most successful sites to date for mid … #181 – 2019 in retrospect (AKA Hey mark, how’s 2019 going?) Read More »
2019-12-2354 min
Life Goals with Theo DelaneyLife Goals with Theo Delaney - Mark WebsterBroadcaster, writer, DJ and programme maker Mark Webster (@ItsMarkWebster) joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight defining goals of his life. A man whose work is steeped in music and football, the co-host of Talksport 2's Weekend Sportsday and life long West Ham fan tells of pub football with Neil Ruddock, watery cabbage at Upton Park and dealing idiosyncratically with the demise of the Boleyn Ground. Goalscorers include Teves, Di Canio, Okocha and Antonio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-11-1158 minTalk It Up Sports Podcast ShowTalk It Up Sports ReturnIn this weeks episode here from Host Mark Webster, and Jeff Lightsy as they give their thoughts on hot topics in today’s sports world.
2019-11-0528 min
Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowCharlotte Jones Anderson #ContentListen in as Mark Webster aka Webby Web ask Charlotte Jones-Anderson the Dallas Cowboys' Executive Vice President, and Chief Brand Officer about how they go about creating content!
2019-09-2705 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#168 – Why Link Exchanges Are Not as Toxic as You Think, and How to Do Them the White Hat WaySend us a textWhat You Will Learn A brief history of the hate towards link exchanges What we think about link exchanges today Questions you need to ask yourself before agreeing to a link exchange Link exchanges are basically the link building tactic that has more stigma than meeting your partner on Tinder. In today’s episode, Mark and … #168 – Why Link Exchanges Are Not as Toxic as You Think, and How to Do Them the White Hat Way Read More »
2019-09-2343 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#164 – 13 WordPress Plugins We Couldn’t Live Without in 2019Send us a textWhat You Will Learn A behind the scenes look into how we run our sites A list of 13 awesome plugins we regularly use on our sites Pros, cons and our use cases for each plugin We all love great tools that save us time & money. And you’ve probably heard Mark complain about it … #164 – 13 WordPress Plugins We Couldn’t Live Without in 2019 Read More »
2019-08-2651 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#162 - 7 Golden Opportunity Niches You’d Be A Fool To IgnoreSend us a textWhat you will learn in this podcast What some of the most promising up and coming niches are Mark and Gael’s thought process behind picking a promising niche How to think ahead and corner emerging niches Have you ever wondered how our niche selection process works? Today, we’ll be giving you a never before seen … #162 – 7 Golden Opportunity Niches You’d Be A Fool To Ignore Read More »
2019-08-1247 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#161 - 7 Make or Break tactics that could save your business during periods of declineSend us a textWhat You Will Learn How to deal with Plateaus, decline and stagnation How to approach difficult times within your business The importance of performing a basic SWOT analysis Mark and Gael’s lowest points and how they pulled themselves out of them Whether people like to admit it or not, almost every business will go through … #161 – 7 Make or Break tactics that could save your business during periods of decline Read More »
2019-08-0536 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#160 - 11 Productivity Tips For Overachievers To Get More Done in Less TimeSend us a textWhat You Will Learn Gael and Mark’s daily productivity hacks The tools that help us operate at 110% Why having a good chair is important Tips on managing multiple people and staying productive When it comes to independent authority site builders, by far, your most important asset is… your time. How you decide to use … #160 – 11 Productivity Tips For Overachievers To Get More Done in Less Time Read More »
2019-07-2947 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#151 - 11 Things We Learned After a Million Podcast DownloadsSend us a textWhat You will Learn Why consistency is extremely important Tips to start podcasting on a budget The cons and challenges of podcasts When we think starting a podcast is a good idea We now have over 150 episodes published on the Authority Hacker podcast, and over 1 million downloads. That’s over 312 years of Mark … #151 – 11 Things We Learned After a Million Podcast Downloads Read More »
2019-05-2850 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#149 - 9 Things We Learned Analyzing 1.1m SERPSSend us a textWhat You will Learn Why ranking for long-tail keywords might become harder An in-depth discussion on featured snippets A surprising finding about pages on the 2nd results page Why content quality is still the most important thing to focus on Today I’m with Mark, author of The Shotgun Skyscraper Blueprint This is our latest course, … #149 – 9 Things We Learned Analyzing 1.1m SERPS Read More »
2019-05-131h 00
Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowNBA PlayoffsMark Webster , and John Reynolds give their thoughts on the 2019 NBA playoffs thus far.
2019-04-2512 min
VUX WorldCan design solve the biggest challenges in voice? With Mark Webster of Adobe XDWhy do all skills start with 'Welcome to xyz'? Is an 'assistant' the right mental model for voice experiences? Mark Webster of Adobe XD joins us to tackle some of the biggest challenges in voice and discusses how design can play a role in solving them.Voice-Connected Home conference in Cologne, Germany on May 7th-8th. Save 30% on tickets with promo code VuxVoice.Learn the art of conversation design with the Conversational Academy online course.Take some time out with the Moment PebbleAbout Mark WebsterMark Webster is...
2019-04-2558 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#145 - 7 Tips To Write Better Affiliate ReviewsSend us a textWhat You will Learn The ethics of reviewing products Why good content structure and Call to Action is essential Examples of sites that provide great reviews Many of you monetize with affiliate reviews and we do too. So in this week’s episode, Mark and I will talk about the best ways to create high value, … #145 – 7 Tips To Write Better Affiliate Reviews Read More »
2019-04-1552 min
Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowFinal 4 TalkMark Webster, Jeff Lightsy, John Reynolds, and Guest Junnie Riddle Talk It Up about this weekends Final 4 historical matchups.
2019-04-0516 min
Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowMarch Madness Run DownMark Webster, Jeff Lightsy & John Reynolds give their Predictons for March Madness! Listen to who they have in the Final 4 and cutting down the nets in Minneapolis.
2019-03-2117 minTalk It Up Sports Podcast ShowTalk It Up SportsMark Webster & Jeff Lightsy discuss Things going on from NBA, College BBall, And NFL right here on the Talkitupsports podcast! John Reynolds looks to join next week and give his thoughts on the latest in sports.
2019-02-1117 min
Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowNBA Hot Topic: Anthony DavisIn this Episode Jeff Lightsy and Mark Webster Discuss the Hot Topic in the NBA, Anthony Davis. Listen in as we tell you where some possible landing spots might be.
2019-01-2917 minTalk It Up Sports Podcast ShowTalk It Up Sports Semester FinalMark Webster, John Reynolds , and Jeff Lightsy will be Discussing all the crazy things going on in Football. Right Hiseman winner? Can Alabama Do it? Find out right here on Talk It Up Sports.
2018-12-1227 min
Talk It Up Sports Podcast ShowSteelers TalkMark Webster & John Reynolds Sit down and Discuss Steelers Football. Tune in this week to hear about the lost against the LA Chargers, and predictions of the Oakland Raiders.
2018-12-0611 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#123 - 10 Mistakes We Made Selling Info Products (And How You Can Avoid Them)Send us a textWhat you will learn Why proper documentation and backups are absolutely necessary for any Info Product Upsell tips that could easily 2x your profit potential The amazing benefits of having an active community around your product Pros and cons of evergreen content vs launch events Mark sold his first Info product, a frequent flyer ebook, … #123 – 10 Mistakes We Made Selling Info Products (And How You Can Avoid Them) Read More »
2018-11-0957 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & MarketersUndercover Success Series #4 - How Josh Turned a Hobby Into A 7 Figure Authority SiteSend us a textWhat you will learn How creating great offers propelled Expert Photography to a 7 figure business Why ads can be easier to scale than content How hiring the wrong people can be as costly as any other mistake Why Josh has not even considered launching a second site In today’s episode, Mark is joined by … Undercover Success Series #4 – How Josh Dunlop Turned a Hobby Into A 7 Figure Authority Site Read More »
2017-10-0532 min
The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥Ep.265 ~ Authority Hacker ~ Mark WebsterCurrent Series:
100 Interviews with 100 Location-Independent
Entrepreneurs that have over $1,000,000 in Annual Revenue
Could you imagine being in a bar in Singapore, having a few drinks and getting into a conversation with another guy at the bar about starting a business? The next night, you and your new found friend meet up and start working on the idea. Fast forward a few years and now you run a business generates over $1 million per year while living in your favorite city in the world.
Our guest today is Mark Webster. Mark the co-founder of AuthorityHacker.com and HealthAmbition.com. On the show t...
2017-09-2846 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#78 – How to Bootstrap A Successful YouTube Channel with Miles BecklerSend us a textWhat you will learn How to get comfortable talking to the camera How to come up with topics for your video How to increase engagement on your videos How to monetize your channel while staying authentic How to promote your YouTube videos In the podcast this week, Mark is joined by special guest, Miles Beckler. … #78 – How to Bootstrap A Successful YouTube Channel with Miles Beckler Read More »
2017-07-241h 10
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#77 - Is Email Marketing Dying?Send us a textWhat you will learn Why internet marketers find email marketing hard How technology is changing the effectiveness of email marketing What the alternatives are to email marketing Where email marketing is still most effective What you should do if you have an authority site In today’s episode, Gael and Mark discuss the state of email … #77 – Is Email Marketing Dying? Read More »
2017-07-1743 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#67 - The Product Dilemma: Do You Charge For It, Or Give It Away?Send us a textIn this weeks podcast, Gael & Mark reveal why free products can be just as valuable as paid products when it comes to growing your business, as well as when you SHOULD charge for a product instead of giving it away for free.
2017-04-1041 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#51 - The Authority Hacker Gear And Gadgets RoundupSend us a textWhat you will learn Find out all the gadgets & gear we use Why having a great headset is a worthwhile investment What we use to record our podcast Why Apple isn’t necessarily our favourite anymore In this episode, Gael and Mark go through all their technical hardware. From Laptops and phones, to mics and … #51 – The Authority Hacker Gear And Gadgets Roundup Read More »
2016-11-1438 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#42 The Google Opt in Pop Up Update – What it Means For You & What To Do NextSend us a textWhat you will learn What the new Google update is all about What kinds of pop up technologies will and will not be affected by the update 3 ways to live in the post mobile pop up era In this episode Gael & Mark discuss Google’s new anti opt in pop up update, what it … #42 The Google Opt in Pop Up Update – What it Means For You & What To Do Next Read More »
2016-08-3022 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#28: What Does a Day in the Life of an Internet Marketer Look Like?Send us a textWhat you will learn Simple ways to structure your day as a self employed marketer How different personalities adapt their schedules based on preferences Tips & tricks to boost your productivity and motivation Today, Mark and I answer a reader question that has been asked several times : how do you structure your day when … #28: What Does a Day in the Life of an Internet Marketer Look Like? Read More »
2016-04-2836 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#27 Selling Websites – Tips & Tricks To Transform Your Websites Into Sellable AssetsSend us a textWhat you will learn When to sell your site and when not to sell it The little things that can make a big difference when selling your site How to maximise the valuation of your site The rough way to valuate your site In this episode, Gael and Mark talk about prepping your site for … #27 Selling Websites – Tips & Tricks To Transform Your Websites Into Sellable Assets Read More »
2016-04-2139 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#26 It’s a Trap! 8 Things you probably should not worry too much about until you make high 4 figuresSend us a textWhat you will learn Why most online marketing blogs will lead you to do things that don’t help your cause Why most tactics are just not worth it if your site is tiny The main things we see our followers do they probably should not In today’s episode, Mark and I sit down and talk … #26 It’s a Trap! 8 Things you probably should not worry too much about until you make high 4 figures Read More »
2016-04-1134 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#23 What To Do If You Have Done Grey Hat Link Building in The Past?Send us a textWhat you will learn Why Grey hat is a bad idea most of the time? What to do if you have done grey hat link building on a long term project? Full Transcript Gael: Hey, guys, welcome to the Authority Hacker podcast, today I am with Mark as usual- how is it going, Mark? Mark: … #23 What To Do If You Have Done Grey Hat Link Building in The Past? Read More »
2016-03-1620 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#21 Mark & Gael’s Favorite Business & Lifestyle BooksSend us a textWhat you will learn Which books Mark & Gael love (and which books have shaped their personalities and careers the most) Why Mark & Gael actually read books outside of Internet Marketing The one book Gael thinks everyone should read Why Gael & Mark think continuously gaining knowledge is one of the most valuable things … #21 Mark & Gael’s Favorite Business & Lifestyle Books Read More »
2016-02-2939 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#18 Using Scarcity To Make More Sales : Ethics & Credibility IssuesSend us a textWhat you will learn What scarcity is Why Scarcity is so powerful How Marketers abuse scarcity to make more sales When and where YOU should use scarcity How to implement scarcity technically In this podcast episode, Mark and I talk about the uses of scarcity, how it is often abused and when and how you … #18 Using Scarcity Tactics To Make More Sales: Ethics & Credibility Issues Read More »
2016-02-1724 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#15 Should You Open an Office? Traditional Business vs Remote BusinessSend us a textWhat you will learn Mark & Gael’s story running an office for 3+ years then going full remote The Pros & Cons of opening an office The Pros & Cons of going full remote When you start making some money and look into hiring some help, a question is going to cross your mind: Should … #15 Should You Open an Office? Traditional Business vs Remote Business Read More »
2016-02-1032 min
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#14 Facebook Ads vs SEO : Which is Better for You & Which One Should You Start With?Send us a textWhat you will learn The Pros & Cons of SEO vs Facebook Ads Our recommended plan of action to mix SEO and Facebook ads to grow your site faster. Facebook Ads Facebook ads is the new kid in the block. Mark and I are using these more and more to grow audiences fast and reach … #14 Facebook Vs SEO: Which One Should You Start With? Read More »
2016-02-0831 min