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Authentic Influence

Anfernee Chansamooth

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Build your authentic brand and business online through No B.S. marketing. For the founders of B2B, professional services, and software companies. This is the show where we get real and talk about what's working to grow your influence, impact, and personal wealth. All whilst doing it ethically and in alignment with who you are as a human being. This show will feature a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews with actual practitioners who are honest, courageous, and generous with sharing wha ...
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You want to make a change in your life, but you're not sure how. Making a big change can be really scary. You might feel like it's too late, that you're not smart enough, or don't have the right skills. The Transitions podcast is here to help. We interview inspiring individuals who have made big changes in their lives, so you can learn from their experiences and find the courage to create the life you want. Whether you're looking to switch careers, start your own business, or just live a mor ...
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The SEOLeverage podcast helps you, as a growing business, attract qualified website visitors via search marketing. Topics like SEO, Google Ads, and Remarketing strategies, but also segmented social media and e-mail marketing find a place here. This is the show to follow if you want to grow your online business! SEOLeverage is an International SEO agency with over 20 years of SEO experience. We help companies from all over the world to have more leads and sales with our SEO Services. Gert Mel ...
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The Bean Ninjas Podcast

Meryl Johnston: Bean Ninjas CEO, entrepreneur and accountant

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The Bean Ninjas Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes and deep inside the company. Discover insights on how they're growing a global 'bookkeeping and financial reporting' business. The podcast will help founders of both product and service businesses to grow their business and find freedom.
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Brand reputation is very important in any business. Inasmuch as every business would like to integrate AI to create semantically rich content that can get brands rank on page one of Google Search, there must be continuous monitoring to combat false information and negative reviews on legitimate brands. While there are positive results in using AI, …
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In this episode, we dive into the world of newsletters. Entrepreneur Ngoc Le seeks guidance on starting her newsletter journey, exploring platforms beyond LinkedIn. Tune in as we provide actionable insights and strategies to kickstart your newsletter adventure. Subscribe to my Authentic Marketer newsletter for weekly marketing, online business, and…
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In this episode, Gert gears away from the usual technical topics, SEO and marketing to make way for what is important in any business. And that is the topic that touches on the Employee Value Proposition (EVP). The world has changed immensely post pandemic and since remote work has been how the majority of businesses do their business now, the emot…
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In this episode, Gert Mellak brings to the forefront his team and emphasizes on all the different teams that work together in ensuring that the clients' goals and priorities are treated with utmost importance. With everything that his entire team has experienced over the years, you cannot discount his team's dedication to communication and process …
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In this episode, Gert Mellak is joined by the podcast regular, Joe Fier, to delve into the current surge of AI tools flooding the market, causing confusion among users. The primary focus of this episode is to spotlight trustworthy AI tools, outlining their practical applications and recommendations from these seasoned experts. The conversation betw…
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After about 100 episodes, Gert brings back to the podcast Anfernee Chansamooth, the authentic marketer, who will provide valuable insights on hiring and working with a fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) including considering potential agencies and allocating budget for execution. In this episode, Gert and Anfernee discussed fractional CMO ser…
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In this episode, Gert discusses with Katrina McKinnon the potential of AI tools, ChatGPT for one, and its part in SEO and content creation, despite limitations and potential misconceptions. While AI can provide some answers, it cannot replace the need for human-generated content, and people will still rely on human-created content to learn about ne…
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Frequently, business owners encounter budget constraints when deciding whether to hire an in-house marketing professional or opt for marketing services based on their specific business needs. Additionally, there is a common misconception that marketing and sales functions are identical, even though they are two distinct aspects. In this episode, Ge…
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Numerous strategies can be employed to prepare our business for the Search Generative Experience. One potential shift might be attributed to the prevalence of chatbots as searches can already obtain answers from it and will, therefore, diminish the need to click on ads. In this particular episode, Gert underscores the significance of simplifying la…
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In today's episode, Gert had an interesting conversation with fellow SEO expert, Wil Reynolds. Wil started Seer Interactive as a one-man operation but now, Seer is home to over 200 team members across Philadelphia, San Diego, and Remote. Wil shared some valuable insights on the hiring process, promotions, building a team and creating a company cult…
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In this episode, Gert provides a very good analogy for SEO optimization, using the supermarket's eye-level strategy for users to find what they are looking for. If you are expecting your content or article to rank on the first page, you should follow Gert's recommendation of the top-down approach. Users usually look at the top to find the answer to…
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How would you react if you attempted to search for your brand name on Google and discovered that it doesn't appear on the first page of search results? The last thing you want is for potential customers to click on your competitors' URLs that specifically target your brand name. All the money you've invested in running ads would essentially go to w…
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Returning as the guest expert in this episode of the SEO Leverage Podcast is Joe Fier from Hustle & Flowchart. The time between his previous appearance is remarkably short due to the tremendous feedback received after Episode 109. Gert believed it was fitting to have him back for a more extensive conversation about podcasting. When your aim is to c…
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Like any endeavour, it's crucial to understand the what, why, and who before embarking on a project. This holds true for SEO campaigns. During the initial phases of the campaign, these aspects should be thoroughly considered. Once you're in the midst of the campaign, whether handled in-house or by an external agency, seeking an outside perspective …
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When venturing into the world of podcasting, it's common for newcomers to fixate on monetization as their primary goal. But whether you are just starting or have already published 10, 20 or more episodes, there's more to it than just monetization. Prioritize exploring your underlying 'Whys' and defining your true aspirations in podcasting. By remai…
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In light of the continuous emergence of new AI Tools, one might wonder if joining the podcasting bandwagon is still a viable option. Well, the answer to this question obviously was discussed in this episode, Episode 109 of SEO Leverage Podcast with Gert having Joe Fier of Hustle & Flowchart, as his guest. In the episode, they explored the potential…
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This is another episode where Gert tackles something that is not SEO related but equally important for speakers, podcasters and YouTubers. His guest on the show is John Henny, an expert in voice coaching and training. It is interesting to learn from their conversation that voice is the ultimate tool that a person has, no matter what it is that they…
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Local SEO work is important for local businesses especially if your business is a brick and mortar like a car repair shop, a salon or any kind of service provider. So how do you optimize your website or the content you are putting out for local search? There are various strategies that you can do especially if your business is located in smaller to…
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Are you struggling to generate B2B leads on LinkedIn? In this episode, I reveal the game-changing "5 C's" framework for effectively generating leads on LinkedIn. Grab your free bonus resources to level up your marketing at https://theauthenticmarketer.com/podcastgift/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authenticinf…
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This conversation of Gert with Stephan Spencer in this episode is kind of different from other episodes because of the inspiration and soul included in it. Aside from Stephan Spencer's expertise in SEO, he delved deeper into the morality of how AI is quickly integrating into the works of content creators, thus taking away the credit from the origin…
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Making your business profitable can be as simple as using the seven basic levers, which a lot of business owners most often overlook and neglect to review. Often you need somebody from the outside looking in, because business owners are engrossed with the day-to-day operations of the business. They think they are doing everything right because they…
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It's truly disheartening to discover that despite investing in paid advertisements to raise awareness for your brand, there are other competing brands out there who are directly siphoning off your traffic, rendering your investment futile. In terms of brand searches, users have a range of alternatives, instead of specifically intending to engage wi…
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How does a 7-figure DTC swimwear brand like Vetchy engage customers and achieve exceptional growth? Join us in this episode as we sit down with Shaaz Ahmed, the mastermind behind Vetchy, to uncover his unconventional strategies to scale his brand and create a buzz in the fashion industry. From his unique career transition to the […]…
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When people do their search for a particular brand name on Google and depending on what they find in the search results, many potential customers may decide to avoid making a purchase. And these brands are spending significant amounts of money on paid advertisements. In this episode Gert discusses a better alternative in putting your brand out ther…
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Greg Merrilees of Studio1 Design was the inaugural guest on Episode 2 of the SEO Leverage Podcast and he returns as a special guest on Episode 102, marking the milestone of 100 episodes. In this episode, Gert Mellalk engages in an enlightening conversation with Greg Merrilees about the advancements of AI and its impact on website design and other i…
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Are you an e-commerce owner wondering how to prepare your business for a successful exit? Wayne Richard interviews guest Mark Botha, a successful seven-figure Amazon store owner and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of proper financial preparation for a successful business exit, Mark’s journey as an entrepreneur, and his latest venture into…
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Podcasting can be done solo, but the most amazing podcast episodes are when there are one-on-one conversations with industry experts and interesting people. It is beneficial to both the host and the guest to be able to bounce ideas off to more people which just makes the conversation so much richer. Podcasting is a very powerful medium that will gi…
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Having launched 100 podcast episodes for SEO Leverage Podcast is no mean feat. Gert in this episode had memorable recollections of past episodes that stick out and interesting conversation with guests with their respective expertise. So many insights have been shared and the feedback to the podcast has been truly positive and that is the reason why…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to launch multiple successful brands in just a few years? In this episode, host Wayne Richard sits down with 7-figure entrepreneur (and Bean Ninjas client) Phil Van Treuen to discuss the secrets behind his incredible success. Phil shares his experiences launching 4 brands in just 6 years, and […]…
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Although search intent is important, it should not be the sole focus when creating content or pages. It's crucial to consider other factors to understand why your content may not be ranking or why a competitor's content is performing better. There is what we call Search Intent Mismatch and your type of content is not the type of content that Google…
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In this episode, Gert had a very informative conversation with Thomas Helfrich, the founder of instantlyrelevant.com, who believes that in order to convert trust and loyalty from customers, you need to deliver non-stop relevance. We hear so much about AI and how it encompasses even marketing automation. Both Gert and Thomas agree on the advantages …
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For content creators, coaches, writers or similar service-based businesses, Intellectual Property protection is, more often than not, neglected or they probably do not have first-hand information of its importance. Intellectual Property is your business and you need to protect it! The second piece that is highly important is Privacy Policy and from…
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Chat GPT has been the buzz these days because of its AI generated content creation technology. In today’s episode Gert had a very focused and frank conversation with Jonathan Gillman, the founder of originality.ai, and heads a team of experts that understands your needs when it comes to originality and human content creation. While GPT-3 or even go…
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Have you heard about Audio Summits? If this is the first time you heard about it, you will be excited by this game changer format of having a summit or a conference from a totally different perspective. It does not require a commitment for an audience to be at the summit at a particular set time, it respects your time and you can participate on it …
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Before we can really appreciate Content Design, we need first to understand for what purpose we need it for. Content Design is necessary for discoverability of search users for their search intent. It is the primary intention why users are searching for something. It could just be simple data they are looking for or maybe more complex information, …
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In this episode, we'll be discussing how our agency, SEO Leverage, helped a client increase their website conversions by dropping their traffic by 80%. Our client, a seven-figure company with a solid track record, had been experiencing a decline in conversions over the past 12 months. After analyzing their website, we discovered that the quality of…
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Are you tired of spending hours creating content for your website or blog? Look no further than Chat GPT, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool that can generate written content based on a simple prompt. In this episode, we'll explore the features of Chat GPT and how it can help streamline your content creation process. From generating outlin…
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The success of your SEO campaign depends on so many factors, for example your goals for your website. If you want lead generation, then probably focus your attention to conversion first. Along with this, you really need to be intentional and be consistent in creating and optimizing your SEO strategies. When will you start taking SEO seriously? Succ…
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In this episode Gert had a delightful and very informative conversation with the widely known title of The Brand SERP Guy, Jason Barnard. Jason is an author and he used to be known as the Blue Dog cartoon character in Boowa and Kwala in 2007. Using the child analogy with the History teacher, the teacher is the authority on the subject of history, b…
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Growing your SaaS business with SEO isn’t a simple thing. It’s not like you just push a button and you expect that the content you created will rank first immediately. It really does not happen overnight. It’s really about bringing value, forging relationships, the goodwill you build with your audience over time and finding the product market fit. …
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When creating a content, you need to consider putting out visuals, those with elaborated images, perhaps including tables and the writer’s profile, as well. You also would need a caption that says something about the picture and if you’re selling something, what’s the benefit of buying it, right? As Katrina McKinnon said in this conversation with G…
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There are so many things that you need to consider when writing an article or an online course in order for it to rank in Google Search. You just don’t write whatever you like, but you need to prepare with the right keywords. You can test what related keywords come up by doing a search for a similar article you want to write about. Keywords are rea…
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If you say that you have this much traffic, what are these numbers telling you? Does it give you the correct information? Actually, what is important is to look at the numbers of people dropping off in the middle of reading your article, why they don't take the next step, why they never engage and some other factors. Actually these are the numbers …
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Whether you are employed or a business owner, you have a brand, whether it is in the analog or digital form, you have a personal brand. It is really important that your messaging is consistent with your core values, that you are sensitive to what your clients’ and customers’ needs and meet them where they’re at. When you nurture your relationships …
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A conversion is heavily reliant on what are the user behaviors of people visiting your website. These user behaviors are your signals, however, if you are not tracking soft conversions before users act on what you actually want them to do, you are losing on a big chunk of data that can really convert. These data are different depending on the diffe…
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You've probably heard of virtual assistants, but what's it actually like to work as one? Working as a virtual assistant can be a great way to make money from home, but it's not for everyone. Find out if this type of work is right for you in this interview with our super VA Janine Cabato. Janine shares her journey of leaving her job in hospitality a…
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When doing SEO strategies, you can base your decisions through the data that is available to you. There is a lot of data that you can collect and you can work with, but one needs to be very careful in analyzing and segmenting the data correctly. It is also important to cross-reference the data that is extracted from two data sources - Google Analyt…
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Do you want to learn how to create some fast-cash wins with your business? In this episode with Jennie Wright and Alyson Lex of System to Thrive, we discuss: 00:00 Introducing Jennie Wright & Alyson Lex 04:07 Jennie & Alyson’s key philosophy & approach to marketing & sales 08:01 What’s holding business owners back from generating real results in th…
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It is very important that you focus on reputation management and that it is monitored actively. You can have the best ranking but when people check you out and they find old reviews that are not very encouraging to make a decision to purchase, that ranking is of no use. It is definitely important that your branding in Google is in line with the ima…
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In this episode, we share a recording of a live Q&A session from our May B2B Podcast Party where Elle Kersey, founder of luxemaverick.com, asks "how do I create a content strategy for my healthcare consulting business?". Resources: 5 reasons why using a content strategy will make your marketing more effective Register for our next Podcast Party Wri…
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