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S2 Ep 196[BEST OF] How to Experiment Quickly & Find HUGE Wins (5 Steps)

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Is your organization too afraid of trying new things?Do you have an idea for an experiment but are not sure how to pitch it to your boss?Let’s change that.My guest today is David Arnoux, Co-founder, and Head of Growth at GrowthTribe. In this episode, we talk about developing an experimental mindset, why visual storytelling is vital to get buy-ins, and how to run marketing and growth experiments to find huge wins.Topics covered:The symptoms of companies that are not experimenting enoughWhat companies need to have in place before starting experimentingThe danger of “growth for the sake of growth”The type of companies that David won’t train or work withWhy experiment culture should begin with the mindsetHow to change the mindset in an organizationWhy visual storytelling is essential in presenting your experimentsThe single data source to help you pick the right ideas to run withA few examples of crazy experiments David ranDavid’s advice to aspiring marketersWhat David thinks marketers should learn for the next 5,10, and 50 yearsResources mentioned:GrowthTribeCXLBooking.comOracleClaire Suellentrop - Hot to Use Jobs To Be Done to Read Your Customers’ MindsAsia Matos - 5 Steps to Create a Go-to-market StrategyStealing Fire by Stephen KotlerLiar’s Poker by Michael LewisJeff Bezos’ 2018 Letters to ShareholdersSmartcuts by Shane SnowTakeru Kobayashi (The Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion)Lean Analytics by Alistair Croll and Benjamin YoskovitzDave McClure Pirate MetricsThe GROWS Process by GrowthTribeHotjarThe Brass FrameworkOccam’s RazorWait But Why by Tim UrbanOCEAN model / Big Five Personality TraitsSandra MatzDeep Work by Cal NewportEdward Bernaysa16z podcastLectures subredditGrowth Tribe Youtube channelDavid’s LinkedInGrowthTribe Instagram***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jul 19, 20221h 4m

S2 Ep 195[BEST OF] The Most Effective Way to Generate Demand

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Most marketers focus on lead generation but it is enough?There's another step in your marketing system that comes first: demand generation. While lead generation is a system focused on collecting contact information from potential customers, demand generation is about building brand awareness and creating demand for your products or services.I asked lead generation expert Jeanne Hopkins to join the show and share her process of setting up a marketing campaign that generates demand and acquires customers.We covered:Why most companies struggle to develop a system for attracting leadsThe costly mistake marketers make when it comes to their website designHow auditing is the first step new marketers should take in demand generationThe unexpected reason why promotion is the last thing you should think aboutWhy small teams should go after key objectives vs. individualsWhat marketers miss when it comes to communication and small winsHow we set expectations along the customer journey and why they matterWhy we need to become comfortable with video and public speakingResources:SaaS Monetization - Episode 24 with Patrick CampbellDan MoyleToastmastersDale Carnegie - Public Speaking TrainingPatrick Campbell: ProfitWell BlogPatrick Campbell: Price Optimization Blog@mvolpe - Mike Volpe on TwitterSales experience for marketers book or another podcast episode@JeanneHopkins - Jeanne Hopkins on TwitterJeanne Hopkins on LinkedInMarketing vs. Communications: The Surprising DifferenceBikeshedding in Marketing: 3 Keys to Being an Effective Marketer***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jul 12, 202255 min

S2 Ep 194[BEST OF] How to Create a Go-to-Market Strategy (5 Steps)

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***What is a go-to-market strategy, exactly?In today’s episode, we’ll define the term in details and dive into the real, actionable steps to design an effective go-to-market strategy.My guest today is Asia Matos, an early-stage startup marketing expert, and the founder and CEO of Demand Maven.We’re going to dive into what exactly is a go-to-market strategy, when you need one, and how to create one from scratch.Topics covered:What exactly is a go-to-market strategy?The difference between go-to-market strategy” and “marketing strategy”Signs that a company needs a go-to-market strategyThe frameworks to start creating a go-to-market strategyWhy is it important to have a “model-market fit” and “channel-market fit”A real-life example of model and channel market fitWhy follow up questions is vital in customer interviewsUsing Objective & Key Results (OKRs) to translate customer interview into actionable stepsWhy targeting customers’ mindset is much more important than just aiming at demographicsBiggest mistake companies made when creating a go-to-market strategyWhat marketers should learn in the next 5,10, 20 yearsResources mentioned:HullFlip My FunnelHotjarBrian BalfourGrowth Loops: The End of Traditional Funnels?Sean EllisMotivoGood Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why it MattersObjective Key Results (OKRs)This is MarketingBuyer Persona: Your Guide to Create 100% Accurate & Detailed OnesBuyer Persona InstituteForget The FunnelAsia’s TwitterDemandMavenBuyer Personas Need to Die a Violent Death***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jul 5, 20221h 2m

S2 Ep 193[BEST OF] How to Stay Relevant in Business: 3 Tips to Remain Competitive

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***How do some companies stay on the top while others go out of business?The answer is change. If you want to move forward in business you have to embrace adaptation. In fact, it's always been this way. Technology is just advancing at a faster pace than ever now.In this episode, we're joined by branding expert Allen Adamson. He explains what steps companies need to take to stay relevant, how to successfully evolve with the times, and why diversity matters when it comes to your team.Topics covered Why most companies fail to stay relevant in today’s worldWhat happens when you stay focused on your competitorsHow disruptors put major companies out of businessThe reason why your business should stay in startup modeWhy companies who stay ahead tend to have a diverse teamHow to convince risk-averse leadership to change thingsWhy word of mouth drives the marketing world todayHow to become a purpose-driven business with authenticityResources mentionedMetaforce: Allen Adamson’s consulting firmShift Ahead: How the Best Companies Stay Ahead in a Fast-Changing WorldRadical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your HumanityThe Founder’s Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of GrowthAllen Adamson on ForbesHow to Compete With Big Brands Even With Very Few Resources***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 28, 202256 min

S2 Ep 192[BEST OF] How to Stop Marketing With Your Ego

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***When you’re pressed to deliver results, it’s tempting to chase the new, shiny trends. But to be an effective, no-BS marketer, you need to have the conviction to say “No.”This week we have Edward Nevraumont, an experienced marketing consultant who has worked with companies like Expedia, A Place For Mom, and General Assembly.In this episode, you’ll learn how to find and execute ideas with efficiency, calculate the true ROI of your marketing activities, and spark real success.Topics coveredWhy most marketing is bullsh*t? (and examples of it)Why experienced marketers often fall into the “shiny object” trapWhy over-obsession with personalization can backfiresWhy Edward takes a stand for effective, no-bs marketing4-step processes to build a solid no-BS marketing teamHow to figure out the ROI of marketing channelsHow branding can help improve your other marketing metricsHow to identify your most profitable customersWhat Edward think marketers should learn in 5, 10, and 50 yearsResources mentionedMarketingbs.comGeneral AssemblyA Place for MomExpediaDavid Heinemier HanssonDHH and Basecamp’s Guide to No-Bullshit Digital MarketingWarburg PincusJoan LundenTripAdvisorZillowByron SharpMark Ritson4-Steps to Creating a Rock Solid Marketing StrategyHow Brands GrowHow Brands Grow: Part 2MarketingBS NewsletterStratecheryBen ThompsonMarginal RevolutioniPassExam.com***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 21, 20221h 1m

S2 Ep 191[BEST OF] More Isn’t Always Better: Challenging the 'Growth at All Costs' Mindset

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Many companies are constantly in a growth mindset, constantly looking for new ways to increase customers and improve their “vanity” metrics that say more is always better.Paul Jarvis, the author of Company of One, joins the show today to discuss the importance of enjoying the process and why companies should challenge the “Growth at All Costs” mindset that companies find themselves in.Topics coveredWhy companies should not use growth as their top achievement metricFocusing on profit over growthWhy it is important to figure out how to be happy in the present then hoping the future works outHow to avoid focusing on “vanity” metricsThe two ways to run a business long termWhen focusing on your business’s growth makes senseWhy you should consider that more isn’t always betterWhy you should be focusing on a specific audienceThe importance of understanding your audience’s problemCustomer retention vs. customer acquisitionThe three qualities it takes to be resilientFocusing on the process rather than the outcomeWhy you should always be working on personal growthResources mentionedCompany of OnePaul’s Creative ClassFathom AnalyticsStart-Up Genome ProjectInc. 5000 ListGary VStripePhillip MorganPyschotacticsSeth Godin on Everyone Hates MarketersSeth Godin – This is MarketingMailChimpDaft Punk: 5 Marketing Lessons to Make Your Business Famous***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 14, 202253 min

S2 Ep 190[BEST OF] How to Use the 80/20 Rule to Work Less & Make More

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Most marketing gurus will advise you to market your business everywhere, on every channel possible. Not Perry Marshall.Perry, a best-selling author, speaker, and world-renowned business consultant.He joins the show to explain the 80/20 marketing rule and why you should apply its principles to help simplify your marketing approach.We discuss why you should identify your customers through a disqualification process and how this approach will save you time, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your profits.Topics coveredHow to identify your customers by using John Paul Mendocha’s 5 Power DisqualifiersWhy sales should be a disqualification process rather than a convincing processThe five elements that identify whether a customer will buy your productHow to begin implementing the 80/20 Marketing rules into your sales approachThe importance of categorizing your customers into groups and identifying their commonalitiesWhy you must speak with your customers face to face or on the phoneThe top three qualifying questions you can ask any of your customersThe key characteristic that separates amateur marketers from professional marketersThe framework of direct-response marketingHow to “agitate” your customer’s problems in an honest and ethical methodThe formula to guarantee your customer’s satisfactionWhy customer disqualification will increase customer satisfactionResources mentionedUltimate Guide to Google AdWords by Perry Marshall80/20 Sales & Marketing by Perry MarshallDan KennedyJohn Paul MendochaThe 5 Power DisqualifiersUltimate Guide to Facebook Advertising: How to Access 1 Billion Potential Customers in 10 Minutes by Perry Marshall, Keith Krance, Thomas Melochewww.Isfbforme.comSurvey MonkeyDysfunctions, Addictions, and the Financial Burning Bus Email SeriesJoanna WiebeThe Star Principle by Richard KochHow To Address Your Customer's Most Serious Concerns & Improve ConversionsPratfall Effect in Marketing: Admit Your Flaws to Win Customers***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 7, 202254 min

S2 Ep 189[BEST OF] How to Come Up With Endless Unconventional Ideas

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***All you need is to ask yourself and your customers one simple question.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 31, 202223 min

S2 Ep 188[BEST OF] How to Offend People & Create Great F*cking Content

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***My guest today is not afraid to push boundaries or take risks and is most definitely not boring.In this episode, Dan Kelsall, founder of Offended Marketing, talks about not playing it safe, thinking laterally, and learning from your mistakes.He also deconstructs three of his most successful campaigns and explains why spending quality time with your client should be a crucial part of your business.Topics coveredWhy people are crippled by the fear of being honestThe biggest mistake companies make with their contentProducing one piece of good content that has impactDeveloping a strong team that learn by their mistakesHow to start offending people so that you’re loved by some and hated by othersThe process for creating great content that makes people actually buy stuffWhat you need from a client to be able to market a product with leverageHow you know when you’ve struck marketing goldThe more you speak to people and understand their culture the more you will get out of itResources mentionedOffended MarketingHubSpotA Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 24, 202252 min

S2 Ep 187[BEST OF] How to Blow Shit Up And Make a Difference

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***My guest this episode is Cindy Gallop, a former advertiser who has worked for brands such as Coca-Cola, Ray-Ban and Polaroid.In 2009 she launched makelovenotporn.tv to make real world sex socially acceptable and shareable.If you are dissatisfied with your marketing 9-5 job, or want to transform your business, this is the episode for you.Listen in to learn how to “blue-sky” your dreams and take your work to the next levelTopics coveredThe state of modern advertising“Blue-sky” marketing exercises and changing your mindsetHumanizing big data and the importance of diversityRebalancing the power equationHow to productize your businessThinking of your audience as your teamIdentifying your values and finding your default throwaway descriptorResources mentionedCindy Bot on FacebookCindy on TwitterCindy on FacebookCindy on LinkedInMake Love Not Porn on [email protected]@everyonehatesmarketers.com***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 17, 202255 min

S2 Ep 186[BEST OF] How to Break Through The Clutter by Doing LESS (Not More)

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Traditional marketers make you believe that you're competing against products in the same category (direct competitors) or tangent categories (competitive alternatives).This is far from being the truth. Here's why.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 10, 202229 min

S2 Ep 185[BEST OF] Take F*cking Risks: 3 Ways to Get Noticed

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***This episode gives me so much energy every time I listen back to it. Ad agency founder Paul Mellor and I discuss how to make your brand noticed by taking some f*cking risks.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 3, 20221h 0m

S2 Ep 184[BEST OF] How to Use Marketing Stunts to Get Noticed

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Tony Award-winner Ken Davenport has produced a long list of Off-Broadway and Broadway shows. He's also known for his innovative marketing stunts, and we delve deeper into these during the episode. His marketing methods may not be conventional, but they are inspirational and can be adapted to raise awareness no matter what your product or market.Topics covered:Ken’s most successful marketing stunt Ken’s formula for creating marketing stuntsGoing for a particular audience and not compromisingLearning from stunts that don’t work outThe problem with trying to be too cleverSimpler is betterCombine your USP with something that’s never been done beforeBorrowing ideas from other industriesGetting into trouble is a sign you’ve done something right Advice for people who are afraid of getting it wrongWhy you should never repeat yourselfResources mentioned:Hemingway SalesforceInfusionsoftToodledooBombBomb VideoThe Producer’s PerspectiveBreak Through the Noise in Marketing by Doing LessHow to Compete with Big Brands Even with Very Few ResourcesBuying Triggers: 6 Steps to Create Explosive Demand***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 26, 202244 min

S2 Ep 183[BEST OF] Seth Godin's Marketing Secrets To Changing The World

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Seth Godin is back.We begin with the story of Ron Johnson and how his disastrous stint as CEO of JC Penney almost destroyed the chain.The reason behind this massive failure will give you the key to understanding your audience so you can change the World around you for the better.Topics covered :What we can learn from the mistakes that Ron Johnson madeDon’t use your own worldview in marketing as it will be very different from someone else's worldviewActing as a customer to understand how and why people buyWhy you should test changes in small areas before making big company-wide changesApplying the same strategy of watching people in stores to how people behave when they shop onlineWhy you have to be specific about the worldview of the people you are seeking to reach and the change you seek to offer to get resultsWhat you can do to truly understand your audience and build empathyTry to imagine what it's like to be the person you seek to serveResources mentioned:Scientific Advertising by Claude HopkinsOgilvy on Advertising by David OgilvyThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldThe Art of Possibility by Rosamund and Benjamin ZanderThis Is Marketing by Seth GodinThe Marketing SeminaraltMBAThe Mystery ShowZig Ziglar on YouTubeBandwidth by Eliot PeperHow to Compete With Big Brands Even With Very Few Resources***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 19, 202242 min

S2 Ep 182[BEST OF] Seth Godin's Marketing Secrets to Launching a New Business

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***What would Seth Godin do if he had to launch a brand new business from scratch, anonymously, with only $1,000?What are Seth Godin's marketing secrets?This week’s episode was a special challenge to my guest, the famous marketer, author and entrepreneur Seth Godin.I asked him to come up with a business idea on the fly, and walk us through how he would launch an online business with $1,000 and market it to success within 3 months.Join us as he shares his wisdom and marketing secrets to launching a successful business from the ground up.Topics covered:Choosing a small niche target audienceCreating and promoting valuable free contentBuilding trust to generate leads and create profitConsumer culture and why everybody hates marketersAdvice and resources for overwhelmed marketersResources mentioned:Purple Cow by Seth GodinPermission Marketing by Seth GodinKevin Kelley - kk.orgThe Cathedral and the Bazaar by Eric RaymondPenguin MagicScientific Advertising by Claude HopkinsOgilvy on Advertising by David OgilvyThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldThe Art of Possibility by Rosamund and Benjamin ZanderDaft Punk: 5 Marketing Lessons to Make Your Business Famous***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 12, 202255 min

S2 Ep 181[BEST OF] How to Start a Marketing Agency (a Practical, No-Bull Guide)

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***How do you start a marketing agency?My guest today is David Baker, author of The Business of Expertise and speaker, who has worked with 750+ firms and in house departments and is an expert on our topic today.David will share with us a practical, no bullshit guide to starting a marketing agency and wisely choosing your target market. He brings so many different ideas and approaches to this discussion that you will not want to miss it and his remarkable advice.Topics covered:Why agencies are bad at marketingHow to start a marketing agency from scratch, a step-by-step guideCommunicating your strengths and weaknessesChoosing a viable target marketFinding your first clientsStarting an agency while keeping your day jobDavid’s recommended resourcesResources mentioned:Read the article based on this episode: How to Start a Marketing Agency (a Practical, No-Bull Guide)UniqueAbility.comWin Without PitchingRecourses.comIgnition Consulting [email protected] in Marketing: 3 Keys to Being an Effective MarketerHow to Start a Marketing Agency (a Practical, No-Bull Guide)***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 5, 202251 min

S2 Ep 180[BEST OF] How Noah Kagan Would Launch a Business With $1k Anonymously

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Today I’m talking to Noah Kagan, a successful entrepreneur and founder of two multi-million dollar businesses including AppSumo, Sumo and Briefcase.Noah is someone who does marketing all day long, but rarely calls it marketing. He has a successful blog, podcast, YouTube channel, and over 700,000 subscribers on his email list.He has worked for Intel, Facebook and Mean.com before striking out on his own.Listen in as Noah takes us through how he would launch a business with $1000 anonymously and his thoughts on marketing today.Topics covered:Launching a business ideaHow to find a marketable service to provideStarting by working for freeValidating ideas manually before starting with automationNetworking methods to find clientsThe 80/20 rule: Spend 80% of the time sticking with what works, and 20% experimentingBecoming a better marketer and Noah’s advice and resourcesResources mentioned:Moz, GrowthHackers, Product Hunt, Angel.co, Inbound.orgJust Do It by Art WilliamsThe Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet HolmesAppSumo, Sumo, BriefcaseThe 18 Books That Changed my Life by Noah [email protected]***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Mar 29, 202242 min

S2 Ep 179[BEST OF] Please, I Beg You, Don't Try to "Create a New Category"

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Don't do it.Here's why.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Mar 22, 202230 min

S2 Ep 178[BEST OF] How to Build a Credible Personal Brand from Zero

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***When Wes Bush left a job that he hated, he knew he had to pursue something that would give him the energy and drive to work at it consistently every day.Within three years of making that decision, he’d written a book, built a coaching program, and launched the Product-Lead Institute.In this episode, Wes tells me how he got to that point in his career and the influences behind his decisions.He also reveals his 16-step guide to building credibility.Topics covered:Why Wes treats his LinkedIn profile like a landing pageWhat led him to launch his own businessIf you can build demand you can build any businessHow to discover what it is that you truly love to doThe benefits of specialising in an areaDoubling down on what gives you the most energyHow Wes created and ran a course for the CXL InstituteWhy you need to pick a villain in marketingMistakes he made when building his personal brandResources mentioned:Product-Lead InstituteVidyardEat Your Greens - Wiemer SnijdersKey Person of Influence - Daniel PriestlyThe Unique Ability - Julia Waller & Catherine NomuraDilbertCXL InstituteGainsight PXDriftHubSpotPratfall Effect in Marketing: Admit Your Flaws to Win Customers***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Mar 15, 202253 min

S2 Ep 177[BEST OF] Mark Ritson: How to Grow a Company From Nothing

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Mark Ritson tells things as they are, and that’s why he’s one of my favorite marketers.The founder of the Mini MBA in Marketing, he’s a long-standing columnist for marketing week, has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, and has taught at some of the top business schools.In this longest ever episode of Everyone Hates Marketers, I challenge Mark to tell us how he would build a business on a limited budget.Topics covered:What does the long and the short of it mean?Start with what you’ve gotHow to start a business that maintains Why you should ask yourself what it is you can do that most other people can'tWhy small brands can take risks that the bigger brands can’tWhy you should stand up and be counted as the founder of your businessHow the birth of his first child forced him to start Mini MBAWhy scalability is such an important wordWhat’s so fantastic about shitting your pantsResources mentioned:Mini MBADifferentiate or Die - Jack TroutDifferent - Youngme MoonNet PromoterMark Ritson - 4 Steps to Creating a Rock-Solid StrategyDaft Punk: 5 Marketing Lessons to Make Your Business FamousHow to Compete With Big Brands Even With Very Few Resources***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Mar 8, 20222h 7m

S2 Ep 176[BEST OF] Hiten Shah on Choosing the Right Value Proposition

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***You should be very familiar with my guest today. As a serial entrepreneur, he’s founded and co-founded multiple companies over the past 20 years including, KISSmetrics and Crazy Egg. He’s now CEO of FYI, a solution for having all of your documents in one place.In this episode, Hiten talks about value proposition and why keeping it simple is the key to making it successful.Topics covered:The definition of a value propositionThinking about people first and understanding what they wantExamples of value propositionsThe three mistakes businesses make with their value propositionUnderstanding how people see your business in order to understand your value propositionWhy the value proposition is in the eye of the beholderThe first step to defining your value propositionEnsuring you able to deliver on your value propositionThe importance of keeping what you do simple to understandWhy you should consider the most unique thing that your business doesResources mentioned:Use FYICrazy EggKissmetricsCategory Creation: 4 Reasons to NEVER Do It***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Mar 1, 202256 min

S2 Ep 175[BEST OF] 3 Steps to Write Copy That Converts

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Who is Joanna Wiebe?Joanna Wiebe is the original conversion copywriter. She’s the co-founder of Copyhackers and Airstory.co, and she’s written for companies like Wistia, Buffer, Crazy Egg, Shopify, and more.If you’ve ever struggled to write copy for your landing page, you’ll want to learn from Joanna. Tune into our interview for her step-by-step guide to better customer research, more authentic writing, and increased conversions for your business.What is Copy Hackers?Copy Hackers is where startups and marketers go to learn how to write persuasive website and email copy. Joanna teaches all things copywriting, growth marketing, and how to run a profitable freelancing business.Topics covered:3 Steps to Writing Copy That ConvertsConversion copywriting is about moving somebody to take action. Your role is to convince someone to say yes to your offer—whether it’s buying your product, signing up for your email list, or clicking a link to read your latest blog post.According to Joanna Wiebe, it’s all about getting inside people’s heads.The difference between writing persuasive copy and “meh” copy is how much you focus on your audience. You should be thinking about your audience the entire time you’re writing copy. It’s not about the words you would use to describe your product.What words does your audience use?How do they talk about what you’re selling? Writing copy that converts means you find out how your prospects talk about their objections, their problems, and what they’re going through in life. You find those words and phrases in your research—and put them into a framework that’s designed to make people say yes.In this interview, Joanne walks you through all three steps in detail.‍Step 1:The best copywriting starts with research and discovery.In fact, this is the most significant part of the entire process. It’s simple. Start with customer interviews and zero in on the parts you hear that are interesting. What are the things that make you pause and take notice?When you’re really looking for messages and the order you want to put them in.If you can’t do one-on-one customer interviews, you can send out surveys or dig into a process Joanna calls review mining. The point is, you’re never starting from scratch when it comes to copy. You’re just organizing raw, voice-of-customer data.Step 2:How do you organize your messages on the page?In this step, Joanna shares the frameworks she uses to pull the copy together. Her favorite is PAS, or Problem, Solve, Agitate. This method opens with the problem that’s being solved—and agitates it so your reader really feels these pain points.If there’s no major pain point, you can turn the classic framework AIDA. It stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action. You start organizing messages based on what will grab your reader’s attention.Step 3:The final step is editing. This is where you sweep through your messaging and edit it to prepare for AB testing. All you’re doing is taking the clunky voice-of-customer data and making sure it sounds smooth (but still sticky).In this interview, Joanna reveals her process called The Seven Sweeps. You’ll learn the 7-step framework for executing a fast-moving copy review, so you can edit quickly and confidently.Resources mentioned:Airstory.coCopyHackers.comRev.com transcriptionBacklinkoScientific Advertising by Claude HopkinsTested Advertising Methods by John CaplesJoanna Wiebe on Twitter @[email protected]***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Feb 22, 202259 min

S2 Ep 174[BEST OF] 5 Little-Known Facts About Consumer Behavior

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***What is marketing psychology?When it comes to digital marketing it's easy to drown ourselves in endless data analytics, campaign results, and market research. But marketing boils down to one thing only--humans. Marketing psychology is the study of consumer psychology and the reasoning behind why we make decisions.Who is Richard Shotton?My guest today is Richard Shotton, the author of The Choice Factory: 25 Behavioral Biases That Influence What We Buy. He's also the head of behavioral science for Manning Gottlieb OMD, the #1 advertising agency in Europe.Topics covered:5 Little-Known Facts About Consumer BehaviorPratfall Effect: If you can admit a weakness or flaw, you become more appealing to your audience.Confirmation Bias: We're very good at maintaining our existing point of view.Our Habits: You can persuade people in the moments when their habits become destabilized.Brand Purpose: Not every company needs to have have a higher purpose beyond profit.Personalization: Don’t apply it to such a degree that you lose the essence of your brand.The Pratfall EffectThe pratfall effect is a counter-intuitive idea that was first discussed by Eliott Aronson, a professor of psychology at Harvard in the 1960s. According to this theory, you become more appealing after you admit a weakness or you exhibit a flaw.In marketing, this applies because one of the biggest issues we face is that people don't trust brands. Once you’ve admitted a flaw, you're demonstrating your honesty and the rest of your claims suddenly become more believable.Confirmation BiasOur brain instinctively resist new information due to confirmation bias. As Richard Shotton explains, if you already dislike a brand, your brain will continue to come up with counter arguments to maintain its existing point of view. You can counteract this in marketing by reaching your audience at moments of distraction, because they’re potentially persuadable at this point. And you can do this by thinking about the body language and the tone of your advertising.Our HabitsWhat are the moments when people’s habits become destabilized? According to consumer psychology, we can encourage people to buy our products during major life events. Richard Shotton conducted research where he discovered that people are 2-3 times more likely to try a new brand after undergoing a life event.These life events can include getting married, divorced, retiring, moving, having your first child, or starting a new job. These are when our habits are in flux and we're open to buying new products to fit these changes.Brand PurposeThere’s a current trend in marketing at the moment where companies are trying to find a single way of answering briefs. This can go wrong in a lot ways. Because the problems that your target market will face are varied -- and one solution is impossible.Richard explains brand purpose as an example. In some circumstances, brands should have a higher order beyond profit but it can also lead to the wrong approach if you try to apply purpose to everything. Remember the infamous Pepsi protest campaign? That's proof on how this tactic can fail.PersonalizationIf you take personalization in marketing too far, there can be huge implications. In this interview, Richard shares a theory from Kevin Simler that explains the value of a brand is in it’s shared cultural meaning.If you're targeting your audience with different messages it can be great in the beginning. However, eventually people will overhear those messages and understand that your brand actually stands for nothing.Resources mentioned:The Choice Factory: 25 Behavioral Biases That Influence What We Buy by Richard ShottonA true story: the birth of a great campaign by Paul FeldwickStuff From The Loft by David DyeThe 22 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by Bern BoloAds Don't Work That Way by Kevin SimlerMark Ritson: 4 Steps to Creating a Rock-Solid Marketing StrategyThe Anatomy of Humbug: How to Think Differently About Advertising by Paul FeldwickDecoded: The Science Behind Why We Buy by Phil BardenRory Sutherland: The Wiki ManEverybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are by Seth Stevens-Davidowitz@rshotton on TwitterRichard Shotton on LinkedInPratfall Effect in Marketing: Admit Your Flaws to Win CustomersHow to Influence Buying Decisions Without Being ShadyHow to Convince People to Buy (Without Being Pushy)***→ B

Feb 15, 202252 min

S2 Ep 173[BEST OF] 5 Drivers That Motivates Human Behavior

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***What motivates human behavior?My guest today is Susan Weinschenk, behavioral scientist, author, speaker, consultant, and mentor.She is an expert in understanding, predicting and directing human behavior. Her books include How to Get People to Do Stuff, 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People, 100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People, and Neuro Web Design.In this episode, we’re going to talk about what motivates people in this complex modern world, and how we can use behavioral science to become better marketers.Susan will explain five drivers of human behavior backed by scientific studies and what you should know about them in order to get people to do what you want.Topics covered:Unconscious mental processing and self-storiesValue versus habit based decisionsThe 5 top drivers of human motivationThe power of storytellingThe need to belong and social tiesBehavioral habits and instinctsEthics in behavioral scienceSusan’s recommended readingResources mentioned:How to Get People to Do Stuff, 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People, 100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People, 100 MORE Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People and Neuro Web Design by Susan WeinschenkRedirect by Timothy WilsonSapiens by Yuval HarariThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanThe Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Feb 8, 202258 min

S2 Ep 172[BEST OF] How to Create ACCURATE Buyer Persona

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***How to create 100% accurate and detailed buyer persona.My guest this episode is Adele Revella, CEO of the Buyer Persona Institute, speaker and author of a top five business book by Fortune magazine of 2015, Buyer Personas: How to Gain Insight into Your Customer’s Expectations, Align your Marketing Strategies, and Win More Business.‍Adele is the perfect person with whom to discuss relating to customers and creating meaningful buyer personas.Listen in for our insightful conversation and Adele’s step-by-step methodology to better understand your customers and improve your sales.Topics covered:Why big data isn’t enough to understand peopleStep-by-step customer research methodsHow to effectively interview buyersThe 5 Rings of Buying InsightCreating a buyer personaResources mentioned:Buyer Persona InstituteExampleHow to Gain Insight into Your Customer’s Expectations, Align your Marketing Strategies, and Win More Business by Adele RevellaAdele on Twitter @buyerpersonaAdele on LinkedInBuyer Persona Institute on LinkedInHow to Influence Buying Decisions Without Being ShadyBuyer Personas Need to Die a Violent DeathHow to Convince People to Buy (Without Being Pushy)***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Feb 1, 202254 min

S2 Ep 171[BEST OF] Buyer Personas Need to Die of a Violent Death

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Jan 25, 202227 min

S2 Ep 170[BEST OF] How to Find out What Triggers Customers to Buy

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***It’s time to get customer-obsessed. Katelyn Bourgoin, the three-times founder, turned growth geek joins the podcast to explain the importance of using customer research to figure out what triggers customers to buy.We discuss the processes Katelyn uses to help companies understand what their customers are trying to achieve, and what barriers are stopping them from achieving it, so they can design better products market them more effectively.Topics covered:Why it’s important to understand what triggers your customersThe reasons why some marketers may be feeling overwhelmedSocial Media’s draining effect on KatelynThe first question Katelyn asks her new clients when starting customer researchHow the startup world taught Katelyn the importance of customer discoveryThe steps it takes to develop your customer’s personaWhy understanding your customer is more than gathering demographic and firmographic informationHow to disrupt the Super Mario power upmarketDon’t forget about the importance of the functional side of your productIdentify your customer’s challenges with their current solutionKatelyn’s thoughts on one-on-one customer interviewsOne of Katelyn’s favorite sayings when conducting interviewsHow to make sense of the customer information you’ve gatheredResources mentioned:Katelyn’s WebsiteKatelyn on TwitterWhat is a martech stack?StrategyzerCernerBasecampWrikeHotjarKatelyn’s Forget the Funnel WebinarDovetail AppAirtableKatelyn’s Research TemplateAtomic Habits - James ClearCXL BlogBuyer Personas Need to Die a Violent DeathBuying Triggers: 6 Steps to Create Explosive Demand***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jan 18, 202258 min

S2 Ep 169[BEST OF] How to Use Jobs-To-Be-Done to Read Your Customers' Minds

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***How to use Jobs to be done.On today’s episode I’m joined by my guest Claire Suellentrop, a messaging and conversion expert at Loveyourcustomers.co.Claire is also a published author and the former Director of Marketing for Calendly. In this episode she will introduce us to the “Jobs to be done” methodology that is replacing the old method of creating customer personas.Listen in for a step-by-step practical guide on this method, why you should be using it, and how you can implement it in your business.Topics covered:Claire’s role at Calendly and transition into consultingHow to use jobs to be done to ready your customers' mindsThe “Jobs to be done” approach to marketingIdentifying your power customers and making a profileTips for interviewing customers and getting valuable insightIntroducing new methods to your company successfullyCase studies and recommended resources on the “Jobs to be done” methodologyResources mentioned:Why the Jobs-to-be-Done Framework Creates Better Products: Alan KlementWebsites that Convert: The fundamentals of writing compelling website copy by Claire SuellentropLoveyourcustomers.coClaire’s talk from the Unbounce’s Call to Action ConferenceRev.com and Speechpad.com - Transcription servicesMatt Hodges on Marketing the Job to be Done via IntercomWhen Coffee & Kale Compete by Alan Klementhttps://jtbd.info/ Blog by Alan KlementBikeshedding in Marketing: 3 Keys to Being an Effective Marketer***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jan 11, 202251 min

S2 Ep 168[BEST OF] How to Talk to Customers When Everyone Is Lying to You

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Will your next startup be a success? The truth is, you can never be 100% certain until you test your idea — but you can save yourself 12 months of time by talking to your customers first.In this episode, Rob Fitzpatrick joins us on the podcast to share how you can validate your business idea by getting better feedback.Topics covered:Why you shouldn’t sell to customers you don't understandThe brilliant payoff of going out into the real world to talk to peopleHow to ask intriguing questions that get your customers to open upWhy your personal network is far more valuable than you realizeThe surprising reason your breakthrough idea isn’t about profitabilityExactly what type of customers you should go after to build quicklyHow to identify your core skills and monetize your top strengthsWhy beginning conversations with your pitch is a major mistakeResources mentioned:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About ItThe Mom Test BookRobFitz.comHow to Do User Research (Even if You’re on a Budget)4 Steps to Build Trust With Customers (Marketing Lessons From Seth Godin)***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jan 4, 202256 min

S2 Ep 19Don't Be Bland, Caricature Your Brand

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***It's not enough to have a good product, the right market, and a splashy brand color. Learn how to be distinctive so you can be noticed, remembered, and talked about.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Nov 9, 202119 min

S2 Ep 164[REPLAY] Hiten Shah on Choosing the Right Value Proposition

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***You should be very familiar with my guest today. As a serial entrepreneur, he’s founded and co-founded multiple companies over the past 20 years including, KISSmetrics and Crazy Egg. He’s now CEO of FYI, a solution for having all of your documents in one place.In this episode, Hiten talks about value proposition and why keeping it simple is the key to making it successful.Topics covered:The definition of a value propositionThinking about people first and understanding what they wantExamples of value propositionsThe three mistakes businesses make with their value propositionUnderstanding how people see your business in order to understand your value propositionWhy the value proposition is in the eye of the beholderThe first step to defining your value propositionEnsuring you able to deliver on your value propositionThe importance of keeping what you do simple to understandWhy you should consider the most unique thing that your business doesResources mentioned:Use FYICrazy EggKissmetricsCategory Creation: 4 Reasons to NEVER Do It***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Oct 12, 202156 min

S2 Ep 18How I've Made $60,300 With One Single Email (A No-Bull Story)

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Sep 28, 202124 min

S2 Ep 17The Counterintuitive Way to Achieve Excellence

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Sep 14, 202118 min

S2 Ep 16You've Been Fooled, There's No "Blue Ocean"

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Learn why there is no blue ocean, only one, gigantic, red ocean, and learn how to use it to your competitive advantage.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Aug 31, 202118 min

S2 Ep 167[REPLAY] Seth Godin's Marketing Secrets to Changing The World

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Seth Godin is back.We begin with the story of Ron Johnson and how his disastrous stint as CEO of JC Penney almost destroyed the chain.The reason behind this massive failure will give you the key to understanding your audience so you can change the World around you for the better.Topics covered:What we can learn from the mistakes that Ron Johnson madeDon’t use your own worldview in marketing as it will be very different from someone else's worldviewActing as a customer to understand how and why people buyWhy you should test changes in small areas before making big company-wide changesApplying the same strategy of watching people in stores to how people behave when they shop onlineWhy you have to be specific about the worldview of the people you are seeking to reach and the change you seek to offer to get resultsWhat you can do to truly understand your audience and build empathyTry to imagine what it's like to be the person you seek to serveResources mentioned:Scientific Advertising by Claude HopkinsOgilvy on Advertising by David OgilvyThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldThe Art of Possibility by Rosamund and Benjamin ZanderThis Is Marketing by Seth GodinThe Marketing SeminaraltMBAThe Mystery ShowZig Ziglar on YouTubeBandwidth by Eliot PeperHow to Compete With Big Brands Even With Very Few Resources***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Aug 17, 202142 min

S2 Ep 15How to Stand Out AND Remain Professional (6 Principles)

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Here's what "being professional" really means and why you CAN stand the f*ck out without offending the people you seek to serve.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Aug 3, 202116 min

S2 Ep 14Are You Missing That One Ingredient to Turn Perfect Strangers Into Buyers?

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***An explosive, 6-step recipe you can use to capture demand... using one ingredient you've probably been missing.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jul 20, 202135 min

S2 Ep 13Positioning Is Like Playing That Annoying Board Game...

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Positioning is a concept that's difficult to grasp. Here's my attempt to explain it in 13 principles using a super annoying board game.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jul 6, 202114 min

S2 Ep 12Forget 87.5% of Your Marketing. Here's Why.

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Only 12.5% of the volume of an iceberg remains above water. The rest can't be seen. Just like your marketing.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 22, 202132 min

S1 Ep 150[REPLAY] 3 Steps to Repurposing Content For Every Channel

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***In this episode, I talk to a real risk-taker, Harry Dry. He's done his research, knows his channels, and he's even grabbed the attention of Kanye West.He also runs Marketing Examples, a company who, surprisingly enough, provides a selection of real-world marketing examples. He has a gift for repurposing content depending on the channel and in today's podcast, he takes you through the process step-by-step.Topics covered:Why most marketing content strategies don’t workHow to recognise an article that’s been written by someone who doesn’t careUsing a Twitter thread to promote an articleBuilding connections on LinkedIn and marketing yourself on RedditResearching your channels well and and understanding the nuances of eachWhy consistency is the key to building trustThe reason that direction is more important than speedWriting your emails as though they were for your mum and dadResources mentioned:Marketing ExamplesCopywriting ExamplesKanye StoryTop Dawg EntertainmentSlackPrivyDave Gerhardt on EHMBarametrics Growth ManifestoMatthew Kobach’s TwitterSales for FoundersExploding TopicsDude with SignQuoraOgilvy on Advertising - David OgilvyIndie Hackers (C.S. Allen’s comments)22 Immutable Laws of Marketing - Al RiesGrowth Design***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 15, 202156 min

S1 Ep 147[REPLAY] Balancing Between Brand, Performance, and Creative Marketing In 5 Key Concepts

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***My guest today is Matt Kerbel.Matt previously worked for General Mills, Activision, Lyft, and MeUndies and is now head of marketing and brand strategy at Canoo, so he has a lot of diverse experience under his belt. And if you’ve not yet heard of Canoo, they create electric vehicles for subscription and are due to launch in 2021.In this episode, he talks about developing a marketing organization where brand, performance, and creative marketers all work together in balance. Plus the importance of the entire team getting involved with the end goal.Topics covered:Can a marketer be both brand and performance-orientated?Being relevant not just today but in the futureTaking raw research data and turning it into something actionableWhy creating a brand personality that reflects a person is so powerfulCreating three or four core pillars that you stand forThe importance of building your brand foundation with the entire teamEnsuring that everything you create is measurablePicking a metric that mattersEnsuring diversity within your marketingWhat marketers should learn today to help them in 10, 20 and 50 years timeResources mentioned:CanooHow to Stop Marketing With Your Ego and Become an Effective Marketer (4 steps)General MillsActivisionLyftMeUndiesMayur GuptaFreshlyRemeshTeslaLinkedInWhat You Do is Who You Are. How to Create Your Business Culture - Ben HorowitzGood to Great - Jim CollinsGet In Let’s Go - Podcast***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 8, 202156 min

S1 Ep 151[REPLAY] How to Offend People And Create Great F*cking Content

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***My guest today is not afraid to push boundaries or take risks and is most definitely not boring.In this episode, Dan Kelsall, founder of Offended Marketing, talks about not playing it safe, thinking laterally, and learning from your mistakes.He also deconstructs three of his most successful campaigns and explains why spending quality time with your client should be a crucial part of your business.Topics covered:Why people are crippled by the fear of being honestThe biggest mistake companies make with their contentProducing one piece of good content that has impactDeveloping a strong team that learn by their mistakesHow to start offending people so that you’re loved by some and hated by othersThe process for creating great content that makes people actually buy stuffWhat you need from a client to be able to market a product with leverageHow you know when you’ve struck marketing goldThe more you speak to people and understand their culture the more you will get out of itResources mentioned:Offended MarketingHubSpotA Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Jun 1, 202152 min

S2 Ep 11How to Break Through The Noise in a Cluttered Market by Doing LESS (Not More)

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Traditional marketers make you believe that you're competing against products in the same category (direct competitors) or tangent categories (competitive alternatives).This is far from being the truth. Here's why.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 25, 202129 min

S2 Ep 10Give Me a Large Swimming Pool & I’ll Grow Your Market Share

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***How do you grow market share in a very competitive category full of established companies? By walking away from the ocean and picking a large swimming pool.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 18, 202126 min

S2 Ep 9Buyer Personas Need to Die of a Violent Death. Here’s Why.

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***Traditional buyer persona advice is centered on demographics information that is useless and potentially harmful.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 11, 202127 min

S2 Ep 8Facts Don't Change Minds. Here's What Does.

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***My guest today is Sean D’Souza, author of The Brain Audit and the owner of Psychotactics.com.He’s a cartoonist and a marketer with more than 15 years experience in the field and makes a point to take a three-month vacation every year.In this episode, you’re going to learn how to convince people to buy without being pushy using Sean’s methodology called The Brain Audit. It works for all marketing and business types because it uses first principal thinking instead of relying on best practices that come and go.Listen in to learn this step by step process you can apply in your daily work starting today.Topics coveredLearning responsibility at a young ageOverpromising by marketersLife satisfaction at a certain level of incomeThe Brain Audit methodologyFinding the target profile and solving their problemAnswering customer objectionsCurating valuable testimonialsImplementing successful risk reversalsUniquenessResources mentionedHow to Convince Someone to Buy (Without Being Pushy)The Brain AuditPsychotactics.comOriginals by Adam GrantTimHarford.com***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

May 4, 202119 min

S2 Ep 7You Might Be Wasting Your Time

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q******→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 27, 202118 min

S2 Ep 6How to Come Up With Endless Unconventional Ideas

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***All you need is to ask yourself and your customers one simple question.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 20, 202123 min

S2 Ep 5We Need to Talk About This Fatal Mistake

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q******→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 13, 202127 min

S2 Ep 4How Daft Punk Stood The F*ck Out (7 Lessons)

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I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce designer Laura, and non-fiction book coach Vicky).I hope you'll set aside half an hour to watch it through. Maybe with your morning coffee? Or lunch break? Or evening onion soup? And then, the usual "Subscribe, Like, Share" would go a long, long way too.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q***This is a differentiation teardown of how Daft Punk became the most influential dance music duo of all time—and 7 lessons you can learn to radically stand out.***→ Buy my book: book.stfo.io→ Watch my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q→ Take my 60-second quiz: stfo.io/q→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARo🐔

Apr 6, 202133 min