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Net Positive follows the inner thoughts and trajectory of work-in-progress, 20-something Blake Emal. On this show, you'll get a mix of documentation and interviews. Look, I have big dreams just like the next gal or guy. The only difference? I'm not going to pretend that I'm a millionaire with all the answers (because I'm not and I don't). I want to document the EXPERIENCE of growing in my career and skillset, rather than acting like something I'm not. This podcast goes out to all the solopre ...
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It's been a while since I last recorded for my personal podcast, but here we go again! This time, we are going under a new name: Net Positive. In the first episode back, let's dive into what it takes to win in any digital channel. If you want tips more frequently and in your inbox, you can join my newsletter at blakebemal.com/tips. Don't forget to …
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Have you long contemplated the possibility of starting your own company, but don't know where to start?Cory Warfield can relate to that. In fact, there was a point where Cory didn't even know he wanted to start a business. He found himself without a home and without any resources, and had to decide what he was going to make of himself.In this inter…
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Are you stuck in a career that doesn't fulfill you?Are you silently begging for a new opportunity to present itself so you can move on?Many people across the world are faced with this dilemma, but they have no idea how to escape it.Dr. Natalia Wiechowski was one of them.She gained an impressive education, and began an impressive career.And yet, it …
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Have you ever truly wondered if social media is bad or good?There are so many factors at play for this question, but I attempt to do my best job at dissecting the good and the bad aspects of social media in this video.There are no perfect answers here, but I believe that ultimately social media platforms are good when used genuinely.You'll learn mo…
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Want to know how to be creative and interesting on social media?One of the most daunting tasks for content creators is knowing what content to post. And even then, actually executing and making a creative video or post is extremely difficult.In this episode, I share my own tips that have worked exceptionally well for my social media accounts.Make s…
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Now is the time to start catching the wave of professional networking online, and there is no better place to do so than LinkedIn.But the simple fact of having a profile is not enough. You need to transform your account into a lead gen and recruiting machine.What determines LinkedIn profile strength?Ultimately, the impact of your LinkedIn account c…
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What on earth is a keyword? And how am I supposed to choose good ones if I'm a total noob to SEO?In this episode, I give you a method for finding and selecting keywords that will crush it online, without having to learn to use any new online tools.Remember to subscribe to the show on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.--- Support this podcast…
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Over the past 2 months, I have used my personal Instagram as a guinea pig to find out what works and doesn't on the app in terms of gaining a bigger following.Here is what I've found so far:1. What not to do: - Follow/Unfollow - Buy followers - Misuse hashtags - Post random content - set up automatic DMs - set up automatic comments and likes - post…
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Today, I speak with Jordan Paris, Author of Growth Mindset University and owner of Paris Web Design.We cover everything from what makes great web design, to common design flaws and mistakes, and even how to get featured in big publications, like Men's Health.Get Jordan's book on Amazon or at https://growth-mindset-book.com/Also check out Jordan's b…
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IGTV is Instagram's brand new app and integration that allows you to upload long-form video content!This will answer questions, such as:- What is IGTV?- How Does it Work?- Why Is It Different than Instagram?- And more will be explained!This is huge news for all creators, whether on Instagram vs YouTube vs Snapchat, or elsewhere. IGTV has the potent…
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On today's episode, I speak with Carol J. Dunlop, author of "UN-Market Your Business: 10 Ways for Savvy Entrepreneurs to Stand Out, Stop Struggling, and Start Profiting".We discuss the ins and outs of what makes a great website, as well as how to get more customers from your online presence.This is a great show for small business owners who are loo…
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If you have traffic coming in to your website, but the sales just aren't reflecting any success, you need to try out some CRO tips. Lucky for you, I have a bunch right here in this episode.CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) is highly important, and often overlooked. It basically deals with all elements of your website that are trying to get users t…
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Looking for insanely actionable social media engagement advice?Here are 8 tips that will explode the amount of likes, comments, and shares you receive.Tips include:- Ask them to like, share, or comment on your content- Always respond to any comment you get on any platform- Use clickbait the right way!- And more!If you haven't already subscribed to …
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A Pro's Guide to the Best Free Online Marketing Tools for Your Small Biz or BrandGetting better keyword ideas: UberSuggest neilpatel.com/ubersuggestWebsite SEO Analysis: Neil Patel's SEO Analysis neilpatel.com/seo-analyzer/Collecting Emails: SUMO https://sumo.com/Email Marketing and Automation: Mailchimp.comFinding viral content to post: Google Tre…
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- SEO: Writing and making media more human. In an age of automation, the key trend for 2018 is true engagement between human beings. If you can master this, you can master Google in 2018.- Content Marketing: Creating native video for each platform and engaging directly with your audience. The big trend here is going for a smaller, high quality audi…
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Sparketing is where people like you turn to learn digital marketing from start to finish, all for FREE!This podcast is all about teaching you highly actionable online marketing principles for growing your business or brand.If that sounds like something that could provide value to you, your brand, and your business, then make sure to join me by subs…
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The #1 question I get from people considering a switch to freelance work or starting their own business is:What is it like working from home?If you are considering a similar change in your life, you may be wondering:- Is working from home easier or harder?- Won't I get distracted all the time?- How do I remain focused on my work?- How do I set up a…
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Go out there and crush it as a solopreneur with these 6 actionable tips:1. Play to your passions, not just your strengths2. Narrow down your niche that makes you stand out like a unicorn in a sea of donkeys (Larry Kim)3. Find likeminded people on social media and cater to them, not to the masses4. Be authentically YOU, 100% of the time. People don'…
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Do you have a website?Of course you do. You're listening to this episode, after all! Here are 5 great tips on conversion optimization for your website. You will learn the importance of:- Goals- Great content- Meaningful design- Starting a blog- Using videos to engage--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/net-positive/supp…
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It took me 25 years to realize that I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in an empty room, talking to myself.No, I’m not insane. I’m the next closest thing: an avid podcaster.I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to find the right medium for capturing my voice and telling the stories I actually care about telling.I know that you might be thinking podcasts are …
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The word "niche" in French means to make a nest.This is what niches should be for our business: a safe zone carefully constructed for us from which we never deviate.Niching down is the single most effective strategy for increasing sales and improving morale in your business.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/net-posit…
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Here are 6 tips to make your social media approach far more productive:1. Identify the platforms that work for your brand or business2. Know your goal for each platform and write it down in a permanent place. Sticky notes!3. Create a posting schedule and content calendar4. Try to spend an hour per day per platform engaging with your audience5. If y…
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TOOLS FOR MEASURING SUCCESSGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Search ConsoleTOOLS FOR KEYWORD RESEARCHGoogle Keyword PlannerRedditWikipediaGoogle TrendsTwitterCompetitor websitesTOOLS FOR SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestSnapchatYouTubeInstagramPocketBufferTOOLS FOR AUTOMATIONIFTTTBufferTOOLS FOR DESIGNCanvaUnsplashTOOLS FOR YOUR WEBSITEWordpressGra…
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Today we go through the seven (7) categories of digital marketing that you will become a master at in the coming weeks.They are as follows:Search engine optimizationSearch engine marketingContent marketingSocial Media MarketingPay-per-click advertisingAffiliate marketingEmail marketing--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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