Best Sajid Podcasts (2024)

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#77 Learn It All Mindset with CEO Damon Lemby 42:36

4h ago42:36

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Damon Lemby, CEO of Learn It, a company that has trained over 1.9 million individuals, shares his journey from professional baseball to the world of education, offering insights on leadership, learning, and the future of work. The Power of the "Learn It All" Mindset Lemby argues that the key to success in today's dynamic world is not being a "know-…

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#76 How Product-First VC Mighty Capital is Picking great companies? 30:01

11d ago30:01

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In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj sits down with SC Moatti, a serial entrepreneur, product manager, investor, and author. SC Moatti shares insights into his diverse career path, from building successful products to launching his own venture capital firm, Mighty Capital. In this episode, you'll learn: SC Moatti's journey from engineer to V…

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#75 Satya Singh - Co-Founder of Scispot on redefining modern biotech's data infrastructure 46:50

24d ago46:50

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Satya, co-founder of Scispot, joins Startup Project's Nataraj to share his journey from leading a platform team at Expedia to starting a biotech company that solves data challenges for life science labs.In this episode, we discuss: Satya's unique career path, from fashion startup owner to data expert. The founding story of Scispot, tackling the pro…

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EP208 - Google Confirms: Fewer Links Needed for Effective SEO Rankings! 9:46

1M ago9:46

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Episode 208 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Apr 15-19, 2024. 1. Google Confirms: Fewer Links Needed for Effective SEO Rankings! - At the recent SERP Conference, Google's Gary Illyes reiterated a significant shift in SEO strategy: the diminishing importance of links in ranking web pages. During his presentation on Ap…

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#74 Sajid Rahman - Angel Investor Secrets - Lessons from 1000+ Startup Investments 45:59

1M ago45:59

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Startup Project Podcast: Episode Notes - Navigating the Shifting Investment Landscape with Sajid Rahman Guest: Sajid Rahman - Top Angel Investor Host: Nataraj - Senior Product Manager, Investor at Incisive.vc & Startup Advisor Episode Overview: Join us as we delve into the evolving world of startups and venture capital with Sajid Rahman, a prolific…

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#73 Brian Bell - From Product Manager to Full Time Investor 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Brian Bell is the Managing Partner at Team Ignite. Bell has experience in product development in AI at Microsoft, AWS, and startups.Full conversation includes:🔸Transition from Product Management to full time investing🔸Investing in YC 🔸Operating an investing Syndicate🔸Growth hacks to grow your syndicate 🔸Is AngelList loosing its advantage?🔸Red flags…

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Ep207 - How Index Selection and Canonicalization Are Impacted During Google's Core Algorithm Updates 6:21

2M ago6:21

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Episode 207 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Apr 08-12, 2024. 1. How Index Selection and Canonicalization Are Impacted During Google's Core Algorithm Updates - In a recent LinkedIn conversation, a significant topic was brought to the forefront by David Minchala, addressing a common misconception in the SEO community …

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Ep206 - Recovering from Google's March 2024 Core Update 19:39

2M ago19:39

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Episode 206 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Apr 1-5, 2024. 1. Recovering from Google's March 2024 Core Update - In the aftermath of Google's March 2024 core update, many website owners, particularly small businesses, have felt the impact of significant traffic fluctuations. Google's John Mueller provided some clarit…

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#72 Todd Bishop GeekWire Co-founder, Business and tech journalist on big tech, AI and more! 50:41

2M ago50:41

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New episode with Todd Bishop, GeekWire's co-founder. Todd is a longtime business and technology journalist who reports on subjects including AI, the cloud, startups, and health technology, plus Amazon and Microsoft, in addition to hosting GeekWire's weekly podcast. This is Todd's second appearance on the Startup Project podcast. In our conversation…

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Ep205 - Google's Guidance On Helpful Content Update 13:39

2M ago13:39

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Episode 205 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Mar 25-29, 2024. 1. Google's Guidance On Helpful Content Update - Google's Search Liaison recently addressed concerns about the Helpful Content Update (HCU), providing clear guidance for content creators facing ranking changes. Announced on March 25, 2024, this advice aims…

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Ep202 - IndexNow Insights & Top SEO Insights Report 7:27

3M ago7:27

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Episode 202 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Mar 4-8, 2024. 1. IndexNow Insights & Top SEO Insights Report - In an announcement at PubCon and then shared on the Bing blog by Fabrice Canel, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Bing, Bing Webmaster Tools has introduced new insights and reports aimed at enhancing site…

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#71 Peter Mueller Founding Partner Breakwater VC about Pre Seed Investing in Seattle Tech Startups 48:07

3M ago48:07

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In this episode Nataraj talked to Peter Mueller who is the founding partner of Breakwater ventures investing in early stage tech startups in Pacific Northwest and Wester Canadian Startups.The conversation includes:- how to think about angel investing & pre-seed investing?- Seattle pre-seed ecosystem- learnings from Seachange fund- thesis for breakw…

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Ep201 - ‘How Google Search Crawls Pages’ 10:44

3M ago10:44

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Episode 201 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2024. 1. ‘How Google Search Crawls Pages’ - In a comprehensive video from, Google engineer Gary Illyes sheds light on how Google's search engine discovers and fetches web pages through a process known as crawling. Crawling is the first step in making a webp…

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Ep200 - Google : You Decide On The Fate Of Your Old Content 15:07

4M ago15:07

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Episode 200 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 19 -23, 2024. 1. Google : You Decide On The Fate Of Your Old Content - The question of what to do with old content on your website is a recurring dilemma. Google's John Mueller recently shed light on this topic, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment over string…

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#70 Brendan Rogers From Founding WAG (NASDAQ: PET) to Investing in India 35:29

4M ago35:29

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In this episode Nataraj spoke to Brendan Rogers Ex Cofounder of Wag, a NASDAQ listed public company.Full conversation includes:- Origin story of WAG- His journey into investing in India- Why he is bullish on Indian startups?- Opinion on different sectors & moreTo stay in loop for future conversations check out thestartupproject.ioFor above average …

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Payroll Profession Confidence Survey (Running February - March 2024) 15:49

4M ago15:49

15:49

Industry analyst and legend Pete Tiliakos returns to the podcast to talk about the new payroll profession confidence survey he is doing with his company 3SixtyInsights. Hear Pete talk about how this survey is different from other ones in the marketplace including how there is no plan to make money from it. Understand what kind of profiles he is loo…

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Ep199 - Google Updates Image Removal Process from Search Index 19:40

4M ago19:40

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Episode 199 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 12 -16, 2024. 1. Google Updates Image Removal Process from Search Index - Google has updated their guidelines regarding the removal of images from their search index. As of February 16, 2024, the updated guidance includes new details for both emergency and non-emergenc…

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#69 Direct-to-Consumer Companies & Long Tail Opportunity in AI (Above Average Newsletter) 3:11

4M ago3:11

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Welcome to 50th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the business of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. Topic 1: What’s with Direct-to-Consumer Companies? What’s common among all these companies? All birdsBrilliant earth groupPelotonRent the runway They are all public direct to consumer com…

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Ep198 - Google's SEO Starter Guide Revamp: Streamled for Clarity and Efficiency 17:43

4M ago17:43

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Episode 198 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 5 -9, 2024. 1. Google's SEO Starter Guide Revamp: Streamlining for Clarity and Efficiency - Google has recently overhauled its SEO Starter Guide, a move that marks a significant shift towards simplifying SEO practices for website owners and digital marketers. The revis…

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The future of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central beyond 6K customers 41:59

4M ago41:59

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Rebecca Murray and Brandon Toombs join the podcast to talk about the recent news of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) crossing 6K customers as a follow up to the podcast Imran and Becky did when EC crossed 4K customers. Topics include: The history of Employee Central & Employee Central Payroll The evolution of Employee Central over the years…

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#68 Why the new AI button on your keyboard is inevitable? (Above Average Newsletter) 3:21

4M ago3:21

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This episode is the audio version of Nataraj's newsletter Above Average. Welcome to 49th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the businss of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. 1. Why the new AI Button on Your Keyboard is inevitable?Microsoft is adding a new AI button to your PC keyboard. Th…

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The impact of Core HR platforms on Employee Recruitment & Workforce Agility 35:01

4M ago35:01

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Imran Sajid and Steve Hunt discuss how Core HR platforms enable and constrain the ability of companies to rethink work and create more agile and adaptable companies. Steve talks about the impact of job design on recruitment, and the effect Core HR systems can have on how people work, how they are paid, when they work, and where they work. We share …

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Ep196 - Google's SEO Starter Guide Update: Streamlining for Clarity and Efficiency 15:27

5M ago15:27

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Episode 196 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Jan 22-26, 2024. 1. Google's SEO Starter Guide Update: Streamlining for Clarity and Efficiency - Google is currently reworking its popular SEO Starter Guide, initially released in 2010 and updated in 2017 to significantly streamline the guide, making it more accessible and…

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Ep195 - Google's Guide to Seamless Website Transition Without SEO Hiccups 11:58

5M ago11:58

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Episode 195 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Jan 15-19, 2024. 1. Google's Guide to Seamless Website Transition Without SEO Hiccups - Google's John Mueller has provided advice for businesses transitioning to a new website without affecting their SEO. This guidance is crucial for small business owners who are consideri…

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True Crime Story Javed Iqbal: Murder of 100 Children 16:32

5M ago16:32

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In our first episode of Desi Date Line, we take you to Lahore, Pakistan, where we take a look at the case of Javed Iqbal- Pakistans worst serial killer and self confessed murder of 100 boys. Grab your chai, and get ready to be horrified!By Sajid

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Ep194 - Google's Clear Message: No 'Perfect Page' Formula for Search Rankings 13:51

5M ago13:51

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Episode 194 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Jan 08-12, 2024. 1. Google's Clear Message: No 'Perfect Page' Formula for Search Rankings - Google's Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan debunked a common myth in SEO: the existence of a 'perfect page' formula for achieving high rankings in search results. Danny emphasized that…

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The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR Tech, SAP SuccessFactors, and beyond 25:00

5M ago25:00

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Imran Sajid and Sid Bhattacharya discuss the rise of Artificial Intelligence and what it means for HR Tech and SAP SuccessFactors. Hear Sid’s opinion on if AI will take over jobs, what mass adoption of this technology means, what he hears from customers and partners around this technology, how SAP Business AI is critical for the enterprise, and how…

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#67 What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? (Insight) 0:49

5M ago0:49

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For more unique insights on technology follow Nataraj on Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠⁠ & Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/⁠ What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? Confusion in the venture scene, especially with late-stage investments. Some firms raising funds for secondaries in startups, b…

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Ep193 - Google's Shift Away from Third-Party Cookies has Started 14:57

5M ago14:57

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Episode 193 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Jan 01-05, 2024. 1. Google's Shift Away from Third-Party Cookies has Started - On January 4, 2024, Google embarked on a significant change in the digital marketing landscape by initiating the first stage of its strategy to remove third-party cookies. We have mentioned in o…

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#66 Why Rivian Will Become 2nd Largest EV Company in the US? (Insight) 0:59

6M ago0:59

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For more unique insights on technology follow Nataraj on Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠ & Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/⁠ Why Rivian will become 2nd Largest EV Player in the U.S? Exploring the EV market in the US and the competition between Rivian and Tesla. Rivian stands out with a superior product, a more profitab…

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Ep192 - Site Structure Strategy 13:30

6M ago13:30

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Episode 192 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Dec 18-22, 2023. 1. Site Structure Strategy - Understanding the basics of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can significantly enhance your online presence. Gary Illyes from Google has recently shed light on the importance of using a hierarchical site structure for SEO, a st…

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Strategies to deploy SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central 26:21

6M ago26:21

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With SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) crossing over 6,000 customers globally, join Imran Sajid and Nick MacIlvaine⁠ as they discuss how customers have deployed EC using a phased approach. Some customers don't want to engage in a big-bang, rip and replace global project. Instead, EC customers sometimes choose to start smaller, by focusing on…

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Ep191 - Google Reiterates: Domain Age Does Not Impact Search Rankings 15:32

6M ago15:32

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Episode 191 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Dec 11-15, 2023. 1. Google Reiterates: Domain Age Does Not Impact Search Rankings - In a recent discussion, Google's John Mueller addressed a long-standing question in the SEO community: Does the age of a domain name impact Google search rankings? This topic, often debated…

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#65 Why YouTube is Unbeatable? (Insight) 0:58

6M ago0:58

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Over long term YouTube will win over TikTok, Instagram & other video apps. Check out the video to see why. Follow Nataraj on Twitter - https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startupproject/message…

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Ep190 - Google Ads Responds: Temporary Opt-Out for Search Partner Network in PMax Campaigns 10:25

6M ago10:25

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Episode 190 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Dec 4-8, 2023. 1. Google Ads Responds: Temporary Opt-Out for Search Partner Network in PMax Campaigns - Last week in Ep 189, I highlighted the study by Adalytics that revealed Google search ads were appearing on websites violating Google's own publisher policies. This reve…

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Ep189 - Google Ads Controversy: Ad Placements on Questionable Websites 14:35

6M ago14:35

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Episode 189 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Nov 27-Dec 1, 2023. 1. Google Ads Controversy: Ad Placements on Questionable Websites - A recent study by Adalytics has sparked a debate over the ethical and transparency issues surrounding Google's Search Partner Network (GSP). The report found that Google search ads appe…

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Moving from SAP ERP HCM to SAP SuccessFactors: The Latest from SAP 23:38

6M ago23:38

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Imran Sajid and Duncan Scott discuss all the ways SAP is helping existing SAP on-premise customers move to the cloud with SAP SuccessFactors. Topics include: Helping make a business case. Helping analyze your existing system. Helping customers follow best practiceguidelines. Helping customers speed up implementations. Relevant Links SAP Infoporter-…

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Ep188: Overlooked Details That Make or Break Your SEO 21:00

7M ago21:00

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Episode 188 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Nov 20-24, 2023. 1. Overlooked Details That Make or Break Your SEO - Search engines look at many factors when determining how to rank web pages in search results. While flashy new SEO trends come and go, focusing on foundational website quality and technical basics tends t…

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Ep187: Danny Sullivan's Insights on Google's Ranking Misconceptions 15:46

7M ago15:46

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Episode 187 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Nov 13-17, 2023. 1. Danny Sullivan's Insights on Google's Ranking Misconceptions - In a recent presentation, Google's Danny Sullivan addressed a common misunderstanding in the SEO community regarding how search rankings work. He emphasized that the SEO industry might be mi…

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#64 Matt McIlwain – MD Madrona Venture Group on all Things Venture Capital 48:56

7M ago48:56

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Nataraj interviewed veteran VC Matt McIlwain of Madrona Venture Group on Startup Project podcast. Matt shared his insights into the state of venture capital and the impacts of AI, drawn from his 20+ years of experience.Some key takeaways:1. Venture is a "tale of two cities" now - later stage startups are struggling, earlier stage companies embracin…

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Ep 186: Google's Cookieless Future Unveiled! 16:34

7M ago16:34

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Episode 186 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Nov 6-10, 2023. 1. Google's Cookieless Future Unveiled! - As third-party cookies are being phased out, Google is introducing new, privacy-focused ad targeting methods that rely on first-party data and artificial intelligence (AI). This change, set to take effect in 2024, i…

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Ep 185: Mobile-First Indexing: Google's 7-Year Mission Accomplished! 17:15

7M ago17:15

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Episode 185 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2023. 1. Mobile-First Indexing: Google's 7-Year Mission Accomplished! - Imagine a world where your smartphone is the key to unlocking the vast potential of the internet. That's the vision Google has pursued for nearly seven years, and they've just announced…

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Ep 184: Google Introduces “Search Themes” - A New Optional Performance Max Signal 17:35

8M ago17:35

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Episode 184 contains the important Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Oct 23-27, 2023. 1. Google Introduces “Search Themes” - A New Optional Performance Max Signal : Google has introduced a new feature called "Search Themes" for its Performance Max campaigns. If you're not familiar, Performance Max campaigns use Google's AI to auto…

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#63 Jon Staenberg: Investing in Startups, Venture Funds & Search Funds 54:18

8M ago54:18

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In this episode, Nataraj spoke with John Staenberg, a veteran of the tech and venture capital world. John took Nataraj through his early days growing up in Omaha and attending Stanford University, where he was inspired by the culture of creativity and trying new things. After graduating, John worked in real estate and then got his MBA, also at Stan…

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Ep 183: Microsoft's New Automated Bidding Features for Your Business! 13:41

8M ago13:41

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Episode 183 contains the important Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Oct 16-20, 2023. 1. Microsoft's New Automated Bidding Features for Your Business! - Microsoft Advertising has rolled out two automated bidding strategies, Target CPA and Maximize Conversions, to all advertisers. These features aim to simplify the advertising proc…

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GWL#88: Why Are Testosterone Levels Dropping in Young Men - Dr Amir Eslami 1:49:07

8M ago1:49:07

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Testosterone is often seen as the "male" hormone, but how much do you really know about this crucial hormone and its effects on men's health? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Amir breaks down everything you need to know about testosterone.He covers what testosterone is, its role in male development and function, why testosterone levels are dropping…

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Ep 182: Google's Demand Gen Ads: The AI-Powered Video Ads 14:36

8M ago14:36

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Episode 182 contains the important Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Oct 9-13, 2023. 1. Google's Demand Gen Ads: The AI-Powered Video Ads - If you're using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram for advertising, you'll want to know about Google's latest ad product: Demand Gen campaigns. Google Ads is a platform that al…

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GWL#87: From Urban Kid to Farming Pro - Muhsen Hassanin 2:07:38

8M ago2:07:38

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We're thrilled to be back with an all-new episode. In this special comeback episode, we take you to the picturesque Harmony Farm in Wales. Our guest, Muhsen Hassanin, shares his incredible journey from the buzzing streets of London to the tranquil fields of farming. Muhsen explores the transformative power of connecting with nature, the insights ga…

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SuccessConnect 2023: What you need to know 34:50

8M ago34:50

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Imran Sajid, Danielle Larocca, and AJ Whalen⁠ discuss the latest from SuccessConnect 2023 held in Las Vegas in October 2023. Details include: Major announcements including AI/Joule Keynote specifics Session breakout stories and innovations (Analytics, Payroll and more) Takeaways from customers/partner/Confidant interactions Customer extensibility e…

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Ep 181: 🚨 Google Removes Individual And Ad Group Keyword Forecasting 🚨 18:22

8M ago18:22

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Episode 181 contains the important Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Oct 2-6, 2023. 1. New Courses to Unlock the Power of Reddit Ads - If you're a business owner looking to diversify your online advertising, Reddit has some exciting news for you. The platform has updated its "Reddit Ads Formula" marketing education program, adding…

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