They say all good things must come to an end, even Jay Today. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ SHOW SPONSORS Candidio (http://candidio.com), a simple and affordable video production company. Sprout Social (http://sproutsocial.com), a social m…

They say all good things must come to an end, even Jay Today. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ SHOW SPONSORS Candidio (http://candidio.com), a simple and affordable video production company. Sprout Social (http://sproutsocial.com), a social m…

Marketing that helps is better than marketing that sells. Today's Sprout Social Shout Out goes to Kelly McDonald, a terrific author and speaker. Follow Kelly on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kellymcdonald. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ SH…

Marketing that helps is better than marketing that sells. Today's Sprout Social Shout Out goes to Kelly McDonald, a terrific author and speaker. Follow Kelly on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kellymcdonald. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ SH…

Facebook keeps adding features that are great for users, but particularly good for them to make money. Today's Sprout Social Shout Out is to Brian Carter, a friend of mine who has a great handle on social media advertising at the Brian Carter Group. Follow Brian at https://twitter.com/briancarter on Twitter. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtub…

Facebook keeps adding features that are great for users, but particularly good for them to make money. Today's Sprout Social Shout Out is to Brian Carter, a friend of mine who has a great handle on social media advertising at the Brian Carter Group. Follow Brian at https://twitter.com/briancarter on Twitter. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtub…

Wilco just became the latest force bringing Youtility to the music industry. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend and fellow video marketer Greg Taylor. Follow Greg on Twitter at https://twitter.c…

Wilco just became the latest force bringing Youtility to the music industry. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend and fellow video marketer Greg Taylor. Follow Greg on Twitter at https://twitter.c…

After its initial growth surge and smart scaling, what's happened to LinkedIn? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Viveka von Rosen, one of the foremost LinkedIn experts in the world. Follow Vive…

After its initial growth surge and smart scaling, what's happened to LinkedIn? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Viveka von Rosen, one of the foremost LinkedIn experts in the world. Follow Vive…

A very happy 1st birthday to Jay Today. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ SHOW SPONSORS Candidio (http://candidio.com), a simple and affordable video production company. Sprout Social (http://sproutsocial.com), a social media management and an…

A very happy 1st birthday to Jay Today. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ SHOW SPONSORS Candidio (http://candidio.com), a simple and affordable video production company. Sprout Social (http://sproutsocial.com), a social media management and an…

Is the almighty emoji just a fad or a totally new way to communicate? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Jen Kane, a super smart social media speaker, author, and strategist who has written an excellent b…

Is the almighty emoji just a fad or a totally new way to communicate? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Jen Kane, a super smart social media speaker, author, and strategist who has written an excellent b…

If you really want to boost the effectiveness of your social media program, the best place to do that is probably Instagram. BUT, is the fact that Facebook owns the network going to cause problems in the future for visibility and engagement? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.co…

If you really want to boost the effectiveness of your social media program, the best place to do that is probably Instagram. BUT, is the fact that Facebook owns the network going to cause problems in the future for visibility and engagement? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.co…

If you're doing a contest or giveaway, think about providing an adventure or memorable experience, not just a free trial or product from your business. Let me know what you think about my giveaway idea for our next Convince & Convert contest! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.c…

If you're doing a contest or giveaway, think about providing an adventure or memorable experience, not just a free trial or product from your business. Let me know what you think about my giveaway idea for our next Convince & Convert contest! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.c…

The most popular application among high school students may surprise you. And the usage of the most popular apps is staggering. ***Did you like this video? Please take a moment to like, rate, comment on, or share it. Thanks! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.…

The most popular application among high school students may surprise you. And the usage of the most popular apps is staggering. ***Did you like this video? Please take a moment to like, rate, comment on, or share it. Thanks! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.…

Facebook has announced that if you want to use Facebook Messenger, you do not have to be a Facebook user. This is a huge announcement and leads the network toward its master plan to become the de facto communications tool. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.co…

Facebook has announced that if you want to use Facebook Messenger, you do not have to be a Facebook user. This is a huge announcement and leads the network toward its master plan to become the de facto communications tool. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.co…

EPISODE 137 We need to stop wasting time, energy, and conversation cycles on the concept of "hustle." Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Marcus Sheridan, a truly amazing thought leader. Follow Marcus on T…

We need to stop wasting time, energy, and conversation cycles on the concept of "hustle." Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Marcus Sheridan, a truly amazing thought leader. Follow Marcus on Twitter: http…

If you want user-generated content (and you do), you have to remember to ask for it. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to the brilliant Rohit Bhargava, author of Non-Obvious. Follow Rohit on Twitter: http:/…

If you want user-generated content (and you do), you have to remember to ask for it. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to the brilliant Rohit Bhargava, author of Non-Obvious. Follow Rohit on Twitter: http:/…

Facebook doesn't just want to help you promote your website. Maybe they actually want to replace your website. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Mark Schaefer. Mark wrote a blog post about this topic, wh…

Facebook doesn't just want to help you promote your website. Maybe they actually want to replace your website. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Mark Schaefer. Mark wrote a blog post about this topic, wh…

It's time for the rise of the "second tier" social networks. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Ann Handley, a fantastic author and Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs. Follow Ann on Twitter at http://…

It's time for the rise of the "second tier" social networks. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Ann Handley, a fantastic author and Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs. Follow Ann on Twitter at http://…

When done right, customer service is a profit center--something most businesses just don't get. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's two Sprout Social shout outs go to my friend Joseph Jaffe, author of Flip the Funnel, and the team at Social Busines…

When done right, customer service is a profit center--something most businesses just don't get. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's two Sprout Social shout outs go to my friend Joseph Jaffe, author of Flip the Funnel, and the team at Social Busines…

The creative ecosystem of third party social media developers is being cut off at the knees, and we're all poorer for it. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Jon Steiert, Social Media Manager at Pet360. Fol…

The creative ecosystem of third party social media developers is being cut off at the knees, and we're all poorer for it. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Jon Steiert, Social Media Manager at Pet360. Fol…

Not every experience should garner a five-star review. Rejecting the "average" might be the wrong idea. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Tom Webster, who'll be contributing the Foreword to my upcoming bo…

Not every experience should garner a five-star review. Rejecting the "average" might be the wrong idea. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to my friend Tom Webster, who'll be contributing the Foreword to my upcoming bo…

This BONUS episode of Jay Today is brought to you by the Convince & Convert Podcast. Enjoy! Too many marketers launch campaigns in a vacuum, ignoring what drives success and failure. Get honest about where you’re falling short. Read the highlights: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/digital-marketing/marketing-failures/ Subscribe to the Convince & C…

In honor of Memorial Day, I'd like to give thanks to all our veterans. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to all our servicemen and women being honored this Memorial Day. SHOW SPONSORS Candidio (http://candidio.com), a…

In honor of Memorial Day, I'd like to give thanks to all our veterans. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to all our servicemen and women being honored this Memorial Day. SHOW SPONSORS Candidio (http://candidio.com), a…

This BONUS episode of Jay Today is brought to you by the Social Pros Podcast. Enjoy! Steve Brown, Marketing Manager at CLYW, a high-end return top company, joins the Social Pros Podcast this week along with Chris Mikulin, CLYW's Owner, to discuss high-end products on social media, the boosted reach of utilizing influencers, and the loyalty develope…

Let's find a way to take inefficiencies out of your process and turn your business into a one-click, transparent customer experience. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Roadtrip Nation, who just hit the New York Tim…

Let's find a way to take inefficiencies out of your process and turn your business into a one-click, transparent customer experience. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Roadtrip Nation, who just hit the New York Tim…

The gap between what's expected and what you deliver is where the magic happens, in business and in life. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Kruno Stifter, a photo retoucher with some amazing online courses and reso…

The gap between what's expected and what you deliver is where the magic happens, in business and in life. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Kruno Stifter, a photo retoucher with some amazing online courses and reso…

Even if you're the biggest, it's still the little things that count. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/new... Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Andrew Davis, a really great guy, speaker, and podcaster. Follow Drew on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tpldrew. SHOW…

Even if you're the biggest, it's still the little things that count. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/new... Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Andrew Davis, a really great guy, speaker, and podcaster. Follow Drew on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tpldrew. SHOW…

No matter how tempting it gets to trade cash for brand equity, the brand you've worked so hard on should never come in second place. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Kim Garst, an amazing social media thought lead…

When you're working with your customers, do you make it feel like it's the first time? This, my friends, is the key to differentiating yourself with your customer service. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Jeff Bul…

It's a paradox, but good writing is more important than ever. In this video I'm going to give you 10 tips on how to be a better writer. Get my new Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ WATCH MORE JAY TODAY & SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Josh Bernoff. You should a…

It's a paradox, but good writing is more important than ever. In this episode I'm going to give you 10 tips on how to be a better writer. Get my new Definitive newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/ WATCH MORE JAY TODAY & SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Josh Bernoff. You should…