In this episode, I had Chris M Walker, founder of Legiit, on the show. and he dropped some serious knowledge bombs.

He emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand and staying resilient as an entrepreneur.

Chris shared how Legiit uses a killer checklist for freelancers and a focus on building a strong community to attract the best people. He gave us some insights on how to navigate this, including the importance of providing genuine value and playing the long game. ️

Plus, we talked about some overused marketing terms that are basically meaningless these days (looking at you, "adding value").

So, there you have it! This episode was jam-packed with actionable advice for anyone building a business, especially if you're rocking the freelance life.

Let’s hit the play, take what you learn and put it into action!

✨ Episode Topics:

00:00: Introduction

00:47: Building a Strong Community of Freelancers and Connecting Them with Business Owners

01:15: The Importance of Personal Branding and Resilience as an Entrepreneur

09:09: Attracting Quality Freelancers and Businesses to a Platform

21:39: Building a Community and Personal Brand in Marketing

23:04: The Importance of a Long-Term Approach

24:23: Providing Genuine Value to Customers

28:00: Challenges in Attracting Business Owners

29:44: Marketing an Intangible Product

30:37: The Impact of Conference Speaking and Personal Branding

37:39: Dislike for Certain Marketing Terms

39:19: Treating People as Individuals in Marketing

🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRIS M WALKER:

👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmwlegiit

💻 Website: https://legiit.com/
🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisMWalker

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In this episode, I dive deep with Umar Faizan, founder of Growth Winner. We will talk about how personal branding fuels agency growth, leverage AI for efficient link building, and navigate its challenges.

Plus, uncover Umar's top hiring tips and the advice he'd give his younger marketing self (spoiler alert: invest in expertise and funnels!).

So, tune in this episode for actionable advice to help your digital marketing agency thrive!

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use "ASPIRINGCMO" coupon at the checkout before purchasing any of our link building packages and they'll get a 10% lifetime discount!!!

Website: https://growthwinner.com/

How awesome is this? Grab them now and lets go!

✨ Episode Topics:

00:00: Introduction
03:05: The Role of AI in Link Building
08:13: Challenges and Opportunities with AI
25:24: The Importance of Quality Content
29:09: Investing in Expertise and Learning About Funnels

🔗 CONNECT WITH UMAR FAIZAN

👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umarfaizan/

💻 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Umar_Faizan_SEO/featured

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Are you tired of chasing trends in affiliate marketing? In this episode, I will interview Niels Zee, a 7-figure affiliate marketer, at the SEO Pirate Retreat Mastermind.

We dive deep into the power of niche selection and passion. Discover how focusing on what you love can lead to better content, higher conversions, and explosive growth. Niels also shares insider secrets like negotiating commissions, hiring top copywriters, and creating digital products to boost your income. Plus, you can also learn how attending mastermind events like the SEO Pirate Retreat Mastermind can unlock powerful connections and collaborations.

Don't miss this episode for actionable tips and insights to take your affiliate marketing business to the next level!

✨ Episode Topics:

01:13: Passion and Outsmarting the Competition
02:59: Choosing the Right Niche
04:26: Scalability in the Retail Niche
09:43: The Importance of Skilled Copywriters
11:11: Negotiating Commissions for Increased Revenue
12:40: Creating Digital Products for Additional Income

🔗 CONNECT WITH NIELS ZEE:

👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niels-zee/

💻 Website: https://nielszee.com/

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