Best Mike Steadman Podcasts (2023)

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 159: Iron Mike Steadman on Never Giving Free Proposals (And Getting Ghosted) Ever Again, Setting His Business North Star, and Taking Action 35:32

28d ago35:32

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Turning education into action can be a struggle for entrepreneurs. Not so for today’s guest. When I first met Mike Steadman, I knew he was a doer. Which is why I wanted to have him on the show today to talk about how he’s implemented the No BS Model and how it’s impacted his business. “IRON” Mike Steadman is the Founder of IRONBOUND Media, a brand …

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The Transition

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The Importance of Getting Back to Why 21:33

28m ago21:33

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Today on the Transition, I talk about the importance of getting back to “why.” When you get caught up in the day to day of running your business, and all the blocking and tackling that comes with chasing revenue, managing your team, and dealing with your personal life, it can start to wear on you. It’s all fun and dandy the first few months, when y…

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The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands

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Will There Be Cities With No Cars? What is The Future of Urban Transportation? The Difference Between U.S. and European Markets with Martin Mignot from Index Ventures 50:23

21h ago50:23

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Our guest today is Martin Mignot, Partner at Index Ventures. Index Ventures is a global firm that operates as one team across three offices (London, SF, NYC) and invests at all stages. Martin opened Index’s office in New York a couple of years ago. We discuss the massive consumer opportunity in New York that Index has tapped into through, the futur…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 163: Keys to Eliminating Revisions: Show The Finished Product 16:06

7h ago16:06

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Getting clients to approve creative work on the spot isn’t just a time saver. It’s how it should be if you’re doing your job well. If you are putting in the strategic and creative thinking behind your work, there’s no reason why you should go back and forth with a client. This month, I’m talking about the different ways that we make sure clients ar…

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Dog Whistle Branding

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Redefining Sports Marketing In The Age of Name, Imagine, and Likeness (NIL) with Dominique Wright, Founder of FAND 52:26

17h ago52:26

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I get hit up by countless veteran entrepreneurs seeking advice on their entrepreneurial journey. Some take my advice and run with it, others not so much. All I try to do is point people in the right direction. Today’s guest, Dominique Wright reached out to me over two years ago, in order to discuss her idea for an app serving collegiate athletes. W…

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Veteran Voices

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Being the Light in a Darkened Room featuring Alex Ortiz, Student Veterans of America 57:17

6d ago57:17

57:17

Sometimes the transition from military service to civilian life happens gradually over time. In other cases, it happens in an instant. Neither path is necessarily easy, but maintaining a sense of purpose is key to successfully finding a new path in life. Alex Ortiz is a 1L law student at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law, a…

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Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive

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Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive Season 2 Announcement! 1:21

7d ago1:21

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This is “IRON” Mike Steadman, host of Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive, happy to announce we’re back with another Season of the Show. Our first 12 Episodes allowed to highlight the impact of patient capital, the BEST Fund, and the resilience of black entrepreneurs here in the great state of New Jersey. When we initially launched, we were stil…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 162: Keys to Eliminating Revisions: Flush Out All Ideas From The Beginning 15:09

9d ago15:09

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No doubt, being able to limit all client projects to two rounds of revisions would already be a huge relief. But what if you could get rid of the revisions process entirely? That’s what I’m talking about this month: how to eliminate revisions so that you can shrink your timelines and deliver amazing work using an Intensives model. There are three t…

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Dog Whistle Branding

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Addressing an Unmet Need In The Nonprofit Sector By Leveraging Technology with Jack Fanous, CEO of Mission Plus 41:40

8d ago41:40

41:40

I know it’s been a while since I’ve been on the Mic, but make no mistake, I’ve been work hard behind the scenes on all things IRONBOUND and DWB. I launched a new series FRAGO Friday, which I drop each week via our newsletter. I got a fellowship to the Fund For New Leadership, a social impact fellowship supporting change makers across the country, a…

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The People's Architect

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The Beginning of Crawford: Part 2 20:39

13d ago20:39

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On this episode, Owners & Senior Principals Stacey Jones and David Murphy continue their conversation about Crawford's origins, growth, and impact on the community today. With 23 years in the industry, Crawford Architects has established its business on creating and delivering value to our clients. Our first podcast episodes cover the Crawford cult…

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The People's Architect

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The Beginning of Crawford: Part 1 21:31

13d ago21:31

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On this very first episode of The People's Architect, Owners & Senior Principals Stacey Jones and David Murphy discuss their individual journeys leading them to Crawford, what the early stages of building Crawford looked like, and how that continues to shape the Crawford culture to this day. With 23 years in the industry, Crawford Architects has es…

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The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands

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Transforming the Mexican Food Aisle: Miguel Leal's Journey with SOMOS Foods 54:10

14d ago54:10

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Listen in as we explore the exciting journey of Miguel Leal, co-founder and CEO of Somos Foods. Miguel shares his experience transitioning from successful stints at Kind Snacks and Chalula to establishing his own brand. Inspired by a disparity in the market, he decided to revolutionize the Mexican food aisle by creating authentic, plant-based, non-…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 161: Keys to Eliminating Revisions: Present All Your Work Live 13:50

14d ago13:50

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One of the core tenets of the No BS Model is delivering projects in an intensive model. If you’ve worked the traditional way, you’re used to doing an entire brand and website over the course of three months, six months, sometimes over a year and the No BS Model gets that timeline down to just a couple of days. How do you possibly do this and still …

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Talent Acquisition In The Trenches

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Christian Ray: Time to Fill is Dead 48:23

14d ago48:23

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“When we look at the ratio of Time to Source vs. Time to Process, it makes you question where am I investing my time and limited budget in improving my team's outcomes?” - Christian Ray Christian is a Managing Partner at RogueHire, a healthcare recruitment analytics, training, and consulting company. We sat down to discuss the outcomes of the 14th …

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The People's Architect

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The People's Architect Trailer 0:41

18d ago0:41

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Welcome to The People’s Architect, Crawford Architects’ podcast about connecting and engaging people through innovative design. We will be highlighting impactful stories from designing with a people-first mindset. If you’re interested in how well-designed sports facilities can create unique and memorable experiences, then this is the podcast for yo…

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Veteran Voices

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One Team, One Fight featuring Alicia Washkevich, Chief Operating Officer, New Politics 47:31

20d ago47:31

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Nothing demonstrates the importance of building a mission-driven cohesive team culture like spending time in the military. On a Naval ship, people from different ranks, different backgrounds, and even civilians all have to come together and learn to collaborate to achieve stated goals. They must all learn to adapt and overcome. Alicia Washkevich le…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 160: Terri Trespicio Challenges and Drops Truth Bombs About Following Your Passion 57:03

21d ago57:03

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How many times have we heard that we need to find and follow our passion? What if that wasn’t true? Today, I’m talking with Terri Trespicio about why you shouldn’t chase after having a passion, the question you need to ask yourself instead, and making intentional choices so you can live your life and career on your own terms. Terri Trespicio is an …

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The Transition

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Blue Ocean Strategy 12:17

21d ago12:17

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Today on the Transition, I discuss Blue Ocean Strategy, a method of thinking that allows you to identify uncontested market opportunities. Apply for the next cohort of Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship here: https://bunkerlabs.org/breaking-barriers/ Order my book, “Black Veteran Entrepreneur” here: https://amzn.to/3gme7kg…

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The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands

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Why He Invested In Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club, and a Breakdown of the Venture Studio Model with Mike Jones, Co-Founder of Science Inc. 47:47

29d ago47:47

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Our guest today is Mike Jones, one of the co-founders of Science Inc. Science Inc. is a venture studio and fund that develops, invests in consumer-focused businesses. Some of their portfolio includes Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club, Grove Collaborative. Mike previously founded UsePlane, Tsavo Media and served as the CEO of MySpace. We discuss how h…

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The Transition

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An Open Talk About Mental Health 27:31

28d ago27:31

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On today’s episode, we talk about mental health. Mike reflects on recent events in his life, how they impacted him, and what the reality of managing mental health looks like for many of us. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne Order my book, “Black Veteran Entrepreneur” here: https://amzn.to/3gm…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 158: The No BS Blueprint to 30K: Phase 3 - Authority 24:49

1M ago24:49

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This month, I’m breaking down my No BS Blueprint to $30K — the process that I’ve developed over many years, and currently teach in my program, to scale your business to $30K-months without employees. In this episode, we’re talking about the third and last phase of the Blueprint, which is building your authority. Who doesn’t want to be seen as an au…

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The Transition

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Clock Building vs Time Telling 19:28

1M ago19:28

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For first-time founders, it’s easy to fall in love with your idea and build a company that places you as the hero of the story. Jim Collins, renowned business author and famous for his books, Good To Great and Built To Last, believes that in order to build an enduring company, you have to be willing to do the hard work of building a company that do…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 157: The No BS Blueprint to 30K: Phase 2 - Intensives 23:17

1M ago23:17

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This month, I’m breaking down my No BS Blueprint to $30K — the process that I’ve developed over many years, and currently teach in my program, to scale your business to $30K-months without employees. In this episode, I’m giving you a deep dive into the second phase: Intensives. Most people who sell graphic design services, branding services, copywr…

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Talent Acquisition In The Trenches

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Justin Koch: You’ve got to love on your team 41:08

1M ago41:08

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"Being able to help people on their path to better health, it's just something I am very passionate about." - Justin Koch Justin is the Director of Talent Acquisition for Indiana University Health and has his Doctor of Pharmacy from Butler University. His team of over 40 TA professionals filled nearly 12,000 roles in 2022. Links: NAHCR Matt Rimer o…

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The Transition

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Make Sure You Spend Some Time To Carve Your Ideal Workweek 19:32

2M ago19:32

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Do you ever feel there’s never enough time in the day to get things done? I know I do, but one thing that’s been helpful for me, is carving time to build an ideal workweek. So for this episode of the Transition, I walk through my ideal work week template and how I structure my time, and share guidance on how you can do the same in your own business…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 156: The No BS Blueprint to 30K: Phase 1 - Clients 18:45

2M ago18:45

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This month, I’m breaking down my No BS Blueprint to $30K — the process that I’ve developed over many years, and currently teach in my program, to scale your business to $30K-months without employees. In this episode, I discuss in depth the first phase: Clients. Clients are the necessary foundation because without clients, we have no business. The q…

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The Transition

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Strong Leaders Generate Stronger Profits with Army Veteran Sean Patton, Founder of Stronger Leader Stronger Profits 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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On this episode of the Transition, I’m joined by Army Veteran, Leadership Coach, and Serial Entrepreneur, Sean Patton, Founder of Stronger Leader Stronger Profits, which helps companies increase their profitability by developing stronger leaders. I met Sean last year when the Bunker Labs Crew flew into Nashville, TN for a team fly-in. After hearing…

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The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands

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How She Built a $100 million CPG Brand in Three Years Selling Cauliflower Pizzas with Gail Becker, Founder of CAULIPOWER 47:04

2M ago47:04

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Our guest today is Gail Becker, founder of CAULIPOWER, the most disruptive company in the better-for-you frozen food space named as one of the top 10 World’s Most Innovative Food Companies in 2022 by Fast Company. The hyper-growth company reached more than $100m in revenue in three years under her leadership as CEO. We discuss how and why she left …

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 155: The No BS Blueprint to 30K: Overview 18:04

2M ago18:04

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What does it really take to scale a one to two person branding agency to $30,000 months without employees? Every business has a lot of moving parts, and most of us have tried different things to make it work, but it really does come down to some fundamental truths. The No BS Blueprint to 30K, which I developed over years of experience and that I no…

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Talent Acquisition In The Trenches

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Talent Acquisition In The Trenches Live with Lee Health 40:50

2M ago40:50

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On today's episode, Matt talks with members of the Lee Health team in our first live podcast recording. Links: NAHCR Matt Rimer on LinkedInBy Matt Rimer, NAHCR

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Talent Acquisition In The Trenches

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Brian Brazda: Creating an entirely different level of caregiver connectivity 44:50

2M ago44:50

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“I don't care if you're a device sales rep, you're a physician, you're a nurse, you're a recruiter in a health system - there's always a patient at the end of what you do.” - Brian Brazda Brian is the VP of Sales at MyandYou (and former Sales Director at LHC), recently joined TA in the Trenches, powered by RogueHire. In this episode, we learn more …

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 154: Laura Belgray on Writing With Your Voice, Sharing Your Stories, and Being You in All Your Work 45:49

2M ago45:49

45:49

Everybody wants to be authentic and to have a unique voice in everything they do — from their blog posts to social media updates to their podcast episodes. But how does one find and develop their voice? This episode is brimming with voice. But just like Laura Belgray’s recently published book, this isn’t a “how to” episode. Instead, this conversati…

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The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands

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Decoding the Future of Media and Commerce with Kevin Parakkattu at Plug and Play 43:48

2M ago43:48

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On this episode of the Consumer VC podcast, we are joined by Kevin Parakkattu, partner at Plug Play Ventures, for an intriguing exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of the media industry, particularly the rise of GenAI. Kevin and I talk about the potential of AI to replace writers' jobs in the future and the potential legal implications su…

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The Transition

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Finding Passion & Purpose Post-Transition with Jessica Van Dop Dejesus, Founder of The Dining Traveler and Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship Facilitator. 47:42

2M ago47:42

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I tell people that it takes at least three years or so to fully transition, but that's not based on any peer-reviewed data only my personal experience after spending 10 years in the military, five including my time at the Naval Academy Prep School and Annapolis, followed by five in the Marine Corp, for ten years total. Today’s guest, Jessica Van De…

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Dog Whistle Branding

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Build A Damn Email List 16:06

2M ago16:06

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Today on DWB, I discuss why you need to build a damn email list. In case you haven’t noticed, Social Media is rented and if you want to own your audience, you better start building the last. Visit our website to Download your free copy of the Dog Whistle Branding Playbook here: https://ironboundmedia.com/ Be sure to subscribe to the Dog Whistle Bra…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 153 : On Selling Digital Products and Other "Passive Income" Products 23:00

2M ago23:00

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It’s tempting to think you can create a digital product, sit back, and let the money roll in. But it’s not that simple. Selling digital products and other forms of “passive income” takes a LOT of work to get up and running. There’s nothing passive about passive income. Today I’m digging into the biggest misconceptions about “passive” products, what…

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The Transition

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How-To Build Marketing Momentum and Attract High-Quality Customers 33:06

2M ago33:06

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In the following episode of the Transition, I break down how to achieve marketing momentum in your business that attracts high-quality leads, by walking you through the following frameworks: The 1-Page Marketing Plan and the Weekly Marketing Cadence. I use my company, IRONBOUND Media, as a case study on how to effectively implement them Order my bo…

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No BS Agency Podcast

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Ep 152: On Selling Premium Services 17:44

3M ago17:44

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The experience of the seller when selling low-priced services may be different from their experience when selling high-priced services. But from the buyer’s perspective, it requires the same thing: Trust. This is why the Lead Product is the best first step to let the buyer experience your authority, process and solution to their problem. When the L…

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