122: How to Use Your Personal Influence to Grow Your Brand with Barrett King

The Creative Hustler Podcast

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

7 years ago 39:15

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[00:00] This episode is brought to you by your Interim CMOs, Latin & Code.

[00:20] What’s up Creative Hustler!

[00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Get some strategic direction on YOUR marketing budget!

[01:22] What’s up Barrett, and why he’s a Creative Hustler.

[02:48] Barrett has a digital design degree from Full Sail University.

[03:55] Melissa and Barrett almost had the same degree.

[05:00] Digital production, to hospitality, to HubSpot.

[06:45] Before he joined HubSpot, Barrett had no idea about inbound marketing.

[08:37] Steven & Melissa are past users of HubSpot.

[09:07] How HubSpot grew and scaled as fast as it did.

[09:47] HubSpot’s only guiding principle is “Use Good Judgement”

[11:20] Pull instead of Push strategy.

[12:20] You should be able to click and do it, like the Apple method.

[12:57] HubSpot facilitates human interaction online in an organic and helpful way.

[14:05] We help transform businesses from two people to 20 million dollar businesses.

[15:06] HubSpot allows businesses to own their shit.

[16:24] The internet allows your to own your shit in a whole new way.

[17:28] You are literally targeting the people you want around you.

[18:49] We have the ability to change the things we don’t like.

[19:59] It allows you to grow beyond your borders and craft meaningful relationships.

[20:24] The internet can also cause ignorance.

[21:05] It’s important to go outside of our own thoughts.

[22:22] A modern professional can really use the internet to grow their brand.

[23:46] The internet should give value to our life, but not BE our whole life.

[24:45] There’s always going to be those companies who have ideas around your idea, but if you have a good base, and deep roots, you will remain.

[26:14] HubSpot has different levels of their business.

[27:08] When your customers are happy, they tell others, and you get more customers.

[28:02] HubSpot went through and freed up more creativity in the last 12 to 18 months!

[28:50] HubSpot is aware of their growth and is aware of it and trying to improve it.

[29:50] We’ll still be a ferrari, but we’ll also make it easy for people to drive if they don’t want a ferrari.

[31:20] What’s exciting and new for Barrett!

[32:20] Barrett is on Twitter (@waystogrow) and Instagram (@abostonexperience).

[32:50] Barrett is all about process and creating ways for people to do things.

[34:45] Barrett would have a tequila with DiVinici. He was a true renaissance man.

[36:17] You gotta be great at everything, which means you gotta be willing to fail.

[37:28] Barrett is the first one to bring up DiVinici.

[37:41] Where Barrett lives on the internet.

[38:38] We love reviews! Leave us a review and visit us at TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinAndCode.com.

[38:47] Peace Out, Creative Hustlers

[38:55] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle.

Contact:

Twitter @waystogrow

Baking@hubspot.com

Hubspot.com

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#Business #Marketing #Steven Picanza #Digitalnomad #Entrepreneur #Global #Hustle #Lifestyle #Startup #Travel #Wellness #Creative Hustler #Brand #Creativity #Health and Well-Being #Relationship

122: How to Use Your Personal Influence to Grow Your Brand with Barrett King

The Creative Hustler Podcast

published 7 years ago

MP3•Episode home

[00:00] This episode is brought to you by your Interim CMOs, Latin & Code.

[00:20] What’s up Creative Hustler!

[00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Get some strategic direction on YOUR marketing budget!

[01:22] What’s up Barrett, and why he’s a Creative Hustler.

[02:48] Barrett has a digital design degree from Full Sail University.

[03:55] Melissa and Barrett almost had the same degree.

[05:00] Digital production, to hospitality, to HubSpot.

[06:45] Before he joined HubSpot, Barrett had no idea about inbound marketing.

[08:37] Steven & Melissa are past users of HubSpot.

[09:07] How HubSpot grew and scaled as fast as it did.

[09:47] HubSpot’s only guiding principle is “Use Good Judgement”

[11:20] Pull instead of Push strategy.

[12:20] You should be able to click and do it, like the Apple method.

[12:57] HubSpot facilitates human interaction online in an organic and helpful way.

[14:05] We help transform businesses from two people to 20 million dollar businesses.

[15:06] HubSpot allows businesses to own their shit.

[16:24] The internet allows your to own your shit in a whole new way.

[17:28] You are literally targeting the people you want around you.

[18:49] We have the ability to change the things we don’t like.

[19:59] It allows you to grow beyond your borders and craft meaningful relationships.

[20:24] The internet can also cause ignorance.

[21:05] It’s important to go outside of our own thoughts.

[22:22] A modern professional can really use the internet to grow their brand.

[23:46] The internet should give value to our life, but not BE our whole life.

[24:45] There’s always going to be those companies who have ideas around your idea, but if you have a good base, and deep roots, you will remain.

[26:14] HubSpot has different levels of their business.

[27:08] When your customers are happy, they tell others, and you get more customers.

[28:02] HubSpot went through and freed up more creativity in the last 12 to 18 months!

[28:50] HubSpot is aware of their growth and is aware of it and trying to improve it.

[29:50] We’ll still be a ferrari, but we’ll also make it easy for people to drive if they don’t want a ferrari.

[31:20] What’s exciting and new for Barrett!

[32:20] Barrett is on Twitter (@waystogrow) and Instagram (@abostonexperience).

[32:50] Barrett is all about process and creating ways for people to do things.

[34:45] Barrett would have a tequila with DiVinici. He was a true renaissance man.

[36:17] You gotta be great at everything, which means you gotta be willing to fail.

[37:28] Barrett is the first one to bring up DiVinici.

[37:41] Where Barrett lives on the internet.

[38:38] We love reviews! Leave us a review and visit us at TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinAndCode.com.

[38:47] Peace Out, Creative Hustlers

[38:55] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle.

Contact:

Twitter @waystogrow

Instagram @abostonexperience

Baking@hubspot.com

Hubspot.com

100 episodes

#Business #Marketing #Steven Picanza #Digitalnomad #Entrepreneur #Global #Hustle #Lifestyle #Startup #Travel #Wellness #Creative Hustler #Brand #Creativity #Health and Well-Being #Relationship

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133: New Beginnings for The Creative Hustler team! 42:49

6 years ago42:49

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What's Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa attend SoCal Marketing Club event with Alan and record their final episode! Don't miss it! [00:00] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:38] live from SoCal Marketing Club event! [1:20] Fifteen months of cross country road trips. [1:49] Big Announcement: We’re Pivoting! [2:54] Steven & Melissa own a consultancy: Latin & Code. [3:48] It’s time for us to pivot more. [4:30] We wanted to talk with others who were traveling, being creative and keeping it organized. [5:03] We’re at the end of our digital nomad journey, and the end of our Creative Hustler journey. [5:56] It’s time to focus on our Latin & Code brand - the value we bring. [6:20] We’ve interviewed Chip Conley, head of Global Marketing at Airbnb to Grammy Award Winning Jazz musician Peter Cincotti . Amazing interviews from around the world. [06:55] Melissa still loves FollowUpThen! [7:30] Amazing guests like Mike Jones and Andrew Easton from Droodle Books. [7:58] We’re taking the knowledge and making it more powerful the second time around. [8:23] We promise, it won’t be dry! Steven & Melissa can’t be dry! [9:37] We’re back with our next guest, Bill Wilkinson from Power Digital Marketing. [10:36] Bill’s elevator pitch for Power Digital Marketing and how he was the first employee. [12:43] What is a technical SEO? [14:30] There are so many other foundational elements that relate to other marketing. [15:16] SEO is the foundation of any digital marketing channel. Hands down. [16:59] There’s a lot of transparency at Power Digital Marketing - it’s all over the HQ. [17:43] How can you start SEO effectively and efficiently when you are just starting? [18:51] What’s next for SEO? [19:44] What is schema in SEO terms? [22:33] Bill’s family holiday traditions. [23:58] We’re back with John Bertino and Jeffrey Sitcov, founder of Doors of Change, and the charity SCMC is helping tonight [24:47] What Doors of Change does! [25:58] What Doors of Change brings to the homeless youth in San Diego. [26:35] Award-winning music & art program called Taking Music & Arts to the Streets, and it’s incentivized. [26:55] 330 youths have earned an instrument or art supplies. [27:48] Come visit DoorsofChange.org and see what they do! [28:30] The benefits of the arts and what these youths get from coming into Doors of Change. [29:50] We have to help ourselves here first, and then we can grow to other cities. [30:50] Once we have two more locations in CA, we will start going out and teaching other cities. [32:07] Coming full circle with John Bertino - first to the last episode! [32:52] Steven & Melissa are moving to New Jersey! [33:33] Don’t forget The Agency Guy ! [34:00] If you’re in the northeast, and you need a coworking space, check out 1776 ! [34:50] It all started with Alan and John. [35:09] We have had an awesome journey on this podcast. [35:35] We’re going to have someone count how many times John Bertino's name is mention on the podcast because he values relationships and connections. [36:33] If you are new to a business, focus on building old school relationships. [37:25] SoCal Marketing Club had over 110 people at this event tonight. [38:00] Science behind relationships and a book called Influence. [38:45] Shortcuts: Authority, Liking, and Social Proof. [39:40] People work with people they like [39:50] What’s next for SoCal Marketing Club! [41:00] From all of us, it’s been a pleasure. It’s not goodbye, but see you soon! [41:28] Parting words from everyone! [42:12] Peace Out, Creative Hustlers [42:27] Melissa’s Last Moment of Hustle Mentions SoCal Marketing Club: https://socalmarketingclub.com/ The Agency Guy: https://www.theagencyguy.com/ Latin & Code: https://latinandcode.com/ Power Digital: https://powerdigitalmarketing.com/ Power Digital / EmPower Digital Marketing: https://powerdigitalmarketing.com/empower-digital/ Doors of Change Non-Profit: https://doorsofchange.org/…

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Easy Analytics for Marketers by Marketers with Ali & Anamika 26:00

6 years ago26:00

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re chatting with Ali & Anamika co-founders at Improvado , a data aggregation platform built for marketers, by marketers. [00:00] The Creative Hustler podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code . [00:18] What’s up, Creative Hustlers? [00:45] If you’re overwhelmed with your marketing, check out The Agency Guy for strategic advice and support. [01:10] Today we’re chatting with Ali and Anamika. [01:30] Why Ali and Anamika are Creative Hustlers. [02:53] Hustling their way into where they want to be. [03:35] What is Improvado anyway? [04:29] Melissa loved the platform and found it very user-friendly, and Hailey Friedman talked to us about it previously. [05:30] Improvado just got $3 million in funding and where is it going to take the platform? [06:40] How Improvado reached their target market. [08:06] Where does Improvado stack up against some of the big players in the MarTech space? [09:15] Improvado is a middleware solution - it enhances the other software. [10:35] Improvado is always looking for new integrations, and they’ve already got over 50. [11:55] How Improvado keeps company culture with a U.S office and a Russia office and employees all over? [13:50] Improvado is a company that doesn’t sleep in order to work together at different times. [15:00] Improvado is looking to expand to a middle ground, like Europe in the future. [16:03] More about Improvado’s goal & mission and how it’s ingrained in the company. [18:07] What Ali and Anamika are most excited about for 2019! [18:40] Improvado is looking towards 500 API, and including CRM platforms. [19:30] Most of Improvado leads come from unpaid work employees like Hailey do. [20:16] What does Growth Hacker mean to you? [21:09] For example, looking for angry customers on Twitter. [21:22] What does Improvado mean? [22:13] We should’ve googled that before we picked it! [22:40] Ali and Anamika would have coffee with Elon Musk. [24:30] That’s a Wrap Creative Hustlers. [25:01] Where Ali & Anamika live on the internet. [25:30] Don’t forget to connect with us at TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinAndCode.com , and please leave us a review on iTunes or Sticher! [25:42] Peace Out, Creative Hustlers [25:45] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle Connect With Ali and Anamika: https://improvado.io/ Sales@improvado.io…

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130: Growth Hacking and Bad Ass Marketers & Founders with Hailey Friedman 34:40

6 years ago34:40

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Hailey Friedman. Hailey is the head of marketing at Improvado, a tool helping marketers collect all their data in one place as well as being the current president of BAMF, a community of 20,000 marketers and founders globally. [00:00] The Creative Hustler podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code . [00:17] What’s up, Creative Hustlers. [00:43] This interview episode is sponsored by SEMRush, the all-in-one marketing tool for marketing professionals. Get your 14-day free trial today ! [01:00] Today we’re chatting with Hailey Friedman! [01:21] What makes Hailey a creative hustler in 60 seconds or less! [02:17] Every month, Hailey hosts a BAMF event in California! [03:13] What is BAMF & its mission? [04:20] Hailey’s definition of a growth hacker, and what it means for her role at Improvado! [05:30] Growth hacking is more about getting information and putting it together in different ways with different tools. [06:22] Melissa used to use scraping tools to get information. [07:18] Who deemed the term growth hacker? [07:48] Growth hacker: You have the entrepreneurial hustle to do whatever it takes. [08:30] White hat or black hat SEO. [09:00] The secret to SEO is creating the best, quality content on the internet so people talk about it. [09:55] Hailey’s strategy for blog growth. [10:50] Looking for things that high traffic and low competition, and put all the effort into it. [11:09] Hailey was going to host her own events, but then heard Josh was moving. [12:15] Hailey growth hacked her way into BAMF. [13:11] You will never get what you don’t ask for. [13:57] The in-person relationship building is important. [14:14] Growth hacking is just an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. [14:47] What channels worked to help Hailey grow her blog? [15:40] The challenge is there are so many different platforms you have to juggle. [17:40] I’m always talking and thinking about marketers. [18:11] Improvado gives you a real-time dashboard for your ads across all platforms, and it’s so simple. [19:47] It all starts with user experience on the product. [20:00] Does Improvado have a meaning? [20:44] What’s next for Improvado and Hailey in 2019? [22:20] The future for Hailey’s blog, and her readers, in 2019. [23:39] What’s coming up for BAMF in 2019! [26: 50] How do you get someone to sign up for something? That question drove Hailey’s path. [27:26] Hailey’s tips for someone trying to do marketing on their own. [29:09] Be a super sponge if you’re new in this business. [30:30] Hailey was looking for solutions for problems she saw. [31:40] Hailey would have a coffee with Neil Patel [32:57] That’s a wrap, Creative Hustlers! [33:15] Where Hailey lives on the internet. [34:00] Don’t forget to follow us at TheCreativeHustler.com , LatinandCode.com , and please leave us a review on iTunes and Sticher! [34:18] Peace Out, Creative Hustlers. [34:24] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle. Connect with Hailey: GrowthMarketingPro.com Hailey@growthmarketingpro.com Improvado.io LinkedIn…

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130: How you Sell your Creative Services with Blair Enns 35:19

6 years ago35:19

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Blair Enns who is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over. He offers sales training and coaching for creative professionals and shares this wisdom in his two books the Win Without Pitching Manifesto and his most recent work, Pricing Creativity . [00:00] This episode is brought to you by Latin & Code , your interim CMOs. [00:43] This interview is sponsored by The Agency Guy . If you’re not sure what to do with your marketing budget, you need this support. [01:35] Why Blair is a Creative Hustler in 60 seconds or less. [03:13] Blair’s wakeup call to change his mindset on pitches. [04:10] There’s a gulf between how Creatives sell, and how everyone else does. [04:41] Why designers and creatives are illogical. [05:30] Creative people take it personally, and they don’t build niche businesses. [06:10] A creative person’s need for variety is at odds with their businesses need for stability. [07:35] You focus so you can build deep expertise. [08:11] If you have the expertise, you have power in buy/sell interaction. [08:26] Gain power then leverage power. [09:16] Challenge the client's assumptions, and get them to hire a firm like yours. [09:34] What about the one-person shops who feel like they have to say YES? [10:08] There are two levels of success: Level one is Validation and level two is Freedom. [11:09] Saying no to almost everything. [13:15] What is Pricing Creativity all about? [14:54] What happened in the gap between books? [17:00] Pricing is not just math. It’s deep and broad. [17:30] Blair’s book is aimed at those who won’t read the boring pricing books. [19:35] What people are buying and why. [20:14] What Blair is looking forward to in 2019. [21:30] Leading by example in the Ad Agency space. [22:36] Ad Agency will say anything to get in the room and win the business. [23:46] Be kind but ruthlessly honest. [25:39] If you’re going to say no, explain the reason why. [26:24] You can fake some things early on in your business until you have it. [28:20] If you don’t set expectations, you get taken advantage of. [29:28] There are only two positions with the client, you can be a vendor or expert practitioner. [30:22] Vendors follow the client’s lead, but experts ask “what do we do next?” [30:51] The sale is the sample, you take the lead and ask the client to follow. [31:30] It’s better to not win the business as a vendor. [32:26] Blair would have any coffee with Elon Musk because no one is more of a hustler. [34:04] That’s a wrap, Creative Hustlers. [34:15] Where Blair lives on the internet. [34:46] Don’t forget to follow us on TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinAndCode.com , and please leave a review on iTunes and Sticher. [34:57] Peace Out! [35:03] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle Contact with Blair Enns: https://twitter.com/blairenns https://www.winwithoutpitching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairenns/ Win Without Pitching Manifesto Pricing Creativity…

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129: Building an Online Business Using eCommerce with Anton Kraley 27:37

7 years ago27:37

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Anton Kraley, creator at Drop Ship Lifestyle, an online platform giving students the knowledge and tools necessary to create freedom through entrepreneurship by leveraging the power of drop shipping. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:17] What’s up, Creative Hustlers! [00:45] This interview episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy . If you’re overwhelmed with your Marketing and SEO, visit The Agency Guy for strategic advice! [01:11] Today we’re taking with Anton Kraley, the creator of Drop Ship Lifestyle. [01:27] Why Anton is a creative hustler in 60 seconds or less… [01:41] Anton has been hustling since age 21, starting with cookies. [02:07] Anton was selling rainbow cookies and S cookies for his first business. [03:00] Why Anton invested $25,000 in a cookie business. [04:56] The connection to Drop Ship Lifestyle and how it connects. [05:37] He sold expensive items, and imported them from China, getting into high ticket items. [06:09] Anton thought there might be other people who had advice for him, and realized that a beginner wouldn’t get the information they needed. [06:54] In 2016, he launched the first version of the eCourse that is Drop Ship Now. [07:20] A cliff notes version of what drop shipping is. [09:10] Drop shipping is essentially helping them market their product and get it out. [09:45] How open are retailers are with working with internet retailers? [11:01] What's the next step after the beginner level? [12:15] The main points in the Drop Ship Lifestyle courses. [13:30] Other broad tips on Drop Shipping from Anton. [14:11] Items & trends that Anton is super jazzed about. [15:18] Anton is looking for longevity and the lifestyle. [15:38] Anton’s customer acquisition plan. [17:22] A Marketing channel that just did not work. [18:50] What the Drop Ship Lifestyle business team is composed of. [20:05] Any software or tools that they use internally that are amazing. [21:45] When you have too many tools people won’t use them. [22:27] What Anton is excited out for next year! [23:08] Anton has a podcast launching in 2019. [23:56] Anton will not be the one doing everything again. [24:45] Anton would share a beer with Tim Farris because 4 hour Work Week is what got him into online business! [26:23] That’s a Wrap, Creative Hustlers! [26:28] Where Anton lives on the Internet. [26:47] Make sure to check us out at The Creative Hustler and Latin & Code , as well as leave us a review on iTunes or Sticher. [27:05] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle Contact: https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com https://www.ecommercelifestyle.com https://www.youtube.com/dropshiplifestyle https://www.facebook.com/dropshiplifestyle https://www.instagram.com/dropshiplifestyle…

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128: The Art of Integrating Experiences into Physical Spaces with Drew Bryant 27:23

7 years ago27:23

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re chatting with Drew Bryant, Associate VP of Design at Advent, who's outlook on design isn’t much different from his passion for the first Thursday and Friday of March Madness. Sounds like a page right out my personal manifesto. [00:00] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This interview episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy . If you need help understanding, improving or implementing your marketing and SEO strategies, check out their website ! [01:07] Today we’re chatting with Drew Bryant [01:30] 30 seconds or less about why Drew Bryant is a Creative Hustler. [02:40] Steven & Melissa’s agency work is similar to Advent Results. [03:20] How Drew got to where he is right now: His background, his experiences. [05:15] Drew just read a lot of books in order to learn. Go find a person or book to help you solve a problem. [05:48] Drew’s stand out books for Branding: Brandscapes, Thinker Toys, Change by Design. [07:30] How often does it come down to what problem to solve? [08:15] Drew goes through a brainstorm session and tries to turn everything on its head and challenge unexamined assumptions to create new solutions. [09:23] Advent Results specializes in the brand in the built space. [10:21] Sometimes the physical branding influences the digital marketing landscape. [11:30] Drew focuses on ways to get the client to understand the importance of social media as well as the physical space. [12:49] Drew has the whole company read the same book and how it impacts corporate culture. [14:45] How Drew is pushing for innovative thinking with a group of designers. [16:02] What Drew is most excited about as we approach 2019. [18:20] Drew is leveling up by putting the right people in the right places. [18:35] How many clients are requesting digital activations compared to traditional environmental graphics? [19:47] Drew is pressing on the fact digital touchscreens are a thing of the past. [20:45] You got to create immersive experiences designed for space. [21:49] Melissa & Steven went to DSE 2018, and it really brought a different conversation to the discussion. [23:00] The Creative Hustler Drew would share a mastermind with Rem Koolhaas for his problem solving, Frank Gehry for his willingness to challenge the norms, and last Jony Ive for his ability to reimagine things like iPhone design. [26:11] Where Drew lives on the internet [26:44] Check us out at TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinAndCode.com , and make sure to leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher. [26:57] Peace Out, Creative Hustlers! [27:03] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle Contact: Instagram adventresults.com DBryant@AdventResults.com…

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127: How to Stay Relevant No Matter Your Age with Chip Conley 38:27

7 years ago38:27

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re talking with Chip Conley, Bestselling author, and hospitality entrepreneur. After selling his company in 2010, he joined Airbnb, and as head of Global Hospitality and Strategy and since, has helped turn it into the world's largest hospitality brand. His latest book, Wisdom & Work explores the idea of writing your next chapter as you embark on the 2nd half of your life. [00:00] The Creative Hustler podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:17] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This interview episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. If you’re a Marketing Director or business owner, check them out! [01:13] Today we’re chatting with Chip Conley. [01:40] Who Chip is in 60 seconds! [02:49] How did the AirBnB relationship happen & how did you move to the next level? [04:01] Chip was an intern as well as a mentor. [05:04] Perennial - someone who long lasting, life-giving and constantly growing. [06:10] You can be smart by asking great questions. [06:50] Instead of What or How, ask Why or What If questions. [08:42] Great questions help people open up to see something, it’s called Appreciative Inquiry [10:10] Do your life’s work now and in the future. [10:24] Chip thinks about his life’s work a lot and focuses on curiosity. [11:14] Home sharing sounds crazy? [11:37] You can take a gap year at 35 if you want! [12:28] How do we break the preconceived notions? Be the change! [13:07] People spend the first half of their life accumulating, and the second half editing. [14:13] Tony Bennett is still playing at 92 years old. [15:10] It’s a generational potluck, bring your best to the table. [16:20] Steven & Melissa are living the millennial lifestyle. [17:00] What does settling down even mean? [17:35] How long before we see a change in our society? [19:15] With our cell phones and wifi connection we can live anywhere. [19:53] The future is about outwardly mobile. [20:33] How purpose works with younger and older generations. [21:18] People need to integrate what is important to them in their work. [22:36] Get off the damn hamster wheel! [23:13] Modern Elder academy is mid-life wisdom school. [24:17] What age do you need to be for Modern Elder? [25:19] It used to be about reverence, and now it’s about relevance. [25:45] The biggest change for people in Modern Elder. [26:30] Being irrelevant is one of the reasons that older men commit suicide. [27:59] People are trying to change the dialogue. [28:49] Modern Elder is like a summer camp, these people are going to be connected for their lives. [29:50] We need a community that allows us to be vulnerable and feel connected. [30:44] How many people can do Modern Elder? How does it work? [31:44] Chip’s goal for the Modern Elder academy. [32:40] By 2030, Chip would like to see 100 mid-life wisdom academies. [33:40] The idea you can learn in midlife and later is important. [34:37] Chip would have to sit down with Leonardo Di Vinci or Steve Jobs. [35:55] Adaptability and Resilience is what mindset is all about. [36:35] That’s a wrap, Creative Hustlers! [37:07] Where Chip lives on the internet! [37:55] Don’t forget to find us on TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinandCode.com , and please leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher! Contact: https://chipconley.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chipconleyauthor/ https://twitter.com/chipconley https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf…

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126: AV Online and Offline with Alesia Hendley 31:30

7 years ago31:30

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re chatting with Alesia Hendley, or as she is known around the world -- The Smooth Factor. She’s an AV technologist, blogger, and podcast host who has burst onto the scene over the past few years and let me tell you … this interview is a long time coming. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:18] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy . If you’re an overwhelmed business owner or marketing director, this is for you. [01:11] Today we’re chatting with Alesia Hendley! [01:26] 60 seconds or less about Alesia! [02:40] Alesia is all about AV life, and her podcast is marketed to the tech industry. [03:20] AV is using audio and video to create an experience. [04:37] Alesia is bringing an offline industry into an online world. How did she do it? [05:55] The omnichannel approach. [06:55] Alesia’s approach started in a House of Worship. [07:30] It makes events larger than they are when you share online. [08:01] How Alesia got started in AV and #AVTweeps. [09:48] Twitter, hate it or love it? [11:43] Engage, don’t just double tap on Instagram. [12:05] Anyone can run 26 miles, but not everyone goes 26.1 miles. [13:07] Not only doing AV, Alesia also works in the social media space. [14:12] The biggest advice Alesia has for anyone trying to make a name for themselves. [17:37] It’s hard to put in the work and get it done, but that’s what it takes. [18:40] Alesia’s Rise & Grind tweets are the best. [18:57] About meeting Daymond John, and why he is amazing. [22:03] What Alesia is most excited about moving forward. [23:55] The kind of clients Alesia is looking for. Business is business and social is social. [25:16] Alesia would have an all-day mimosas with Ryan Leslie. [26:40] Look up Ryan Leslie. He’s a creative genius. [28:20] Shout out to Peter Cincotti. Musicians are so much more self-sufficient. [29:51] Where Alesia lives on the internet. [31:09] Visit us at TheCreativeHustler.com and check out our consulting practice at LatinAndCode.com . Please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. Contact: TheSmoothFactor.com @TheSmoothFactor on social Alesia Hendley on LinkedIn…

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125: Disconnect to Connect at The Fireside Conference, An Invite Only Event with Daniel Levine & Steven Pulver 39:45

7 years ago39:45

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Daniel Levine & Steven Pulver from The Fireside Conference, which is an all-inclusive, immersive, off-the-grid and off-the-record retreat featuring the brightest minds in business, the startup world, investors and media communities. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code . [00:42] This interview episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Don’t get overwhelmed, check out TAG . [01:09] Today, we’re chatting with Daniel Levine and Steven Pulver, creators of The Fireside Conference. [01:32] Why Daniel and Steven are Creative Hustlers. [02:38] Daniel and Steven are actually lawyers. [03:27] Fireside Conference takes over a summer camp once a year. [04:05] Steve has a background in camping as well as marketing and entrepreneurship. [04:38] They focus on the power of disconnecting. [05:37] Living at the intersection of creativity and business with camping and business. [06:20] How & how long should you disconnect for? [07:10] How disconnecting became important for Daniel and Steven. [08:10] There’s no cell phone reception up at the camp. [09:42] People want to come to Fireside because their phone is going to be useless for them. [10:40] We put this disconnecting weekend together, but it’s difficult to do in everyday life. [11:23] Start with a few hours disconnected once a day. Daniel and Steven do it in the morning. [12:52] When you’re sitting around a campfire, you don’t need a nametag. [13:50] Fireside Conference is invite only, how did that start? [15:38] How do you maintain a great community, while also growing? [16:03] Anyone can apply for an invite, but they mainly rely on word of mouth and alumni connections. [17:36] Daniel & Steven rely on the alumni to find good fits for the community. [18:55] Who is the perfect Fireside attendee and why? [21:21] What does Fireside look like in 2020? [22:30] The concept of Serendipity. [23:25] What does a typical day at Fireside look like? And how are the days structured? [26:07] What’s the feedback from the alumni of Fireside Conference? [29:57] They get the type of interaction because they don’t publish a list of speakers like most conferences. [30:34] The conference Daniel & Steven were at that made them realize they hated that type. [32:19] They ask, what do you need to be better at? And there are a ton of different struggles. [34:20] Steven & Melissa heading to Fireside?? [34:38] What person in history would you like to have attend Fireside Conference? [37:33] That’s a Wrap [37:42] Where Daniel and Steven live on the internet. [39:11] Come check us out at TheCreativeHustler.com , or work with us at LatinandCode.com . Don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Stitcher. [39:31] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle. Contact: FiresideConf.com/Creative Anyone who comes through this link, Steven & Daniel will review! Twitter: @FiresideConf Instagram: @Fireside_Conf…

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124: LIVE Event: Optimize Your Website For Mobile Like A Boss! 54:19

7 years ago54:19

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The Creative Hustler Live episode featuring SoCal Marketing Club. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your Interim CMOs - Latin & Code . [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:47] Live from HOLONIS Studios, it’s the SoCal Marketing Club July Event! [00:55] Great interviews coming up, plus John Bertino! [01:23] We’re back with Marcela De Vivo from SEMRush. [01:30] Marcela’s last name means “Of Life” [02:00] What Marcela is excited about for mobile and tonight’s panel. [02:55] How you search for things on your phone is different then your computer. [03:19] Alan’s perspective on mobile conversations with clients. [04:40] Who’s on tonight’s panel, and what Marcela hopes tonight gives people! [05:20] Mobile has to become a fire. [05:30] You start with the user experience, make sure it’s a responsive site. [06:40] Do you have to optimize differently for Mobile and Desktop? [08:20] Attribution is so important. [08:44] It all comes from the user experience and the design. [09:38] Where Marcela lives on the internet. [09:57] Welcome Jeff Carpenter from Neil Patel Digital. [10:30] Neil Patel Digital is a thought leader in the space, and some big things are coming. [11:45] They have 50 years experience in SEO. [12:00] How much of Neil Patel Digital strategy is focused on digital. [14:30] It is always about what the client’s want them to do. [15:52] What Jeff hopes people leave here with: mobile experience is user experience. [17:15] Where Jeff lives on the internet. [18:20] We’re back with Hussein Ebied from Pacific Digital Group. [18:52] What are the biggest issues for brand’s stepping into the mobile game. [19:53] Have others use your site, and tell you how they feel about it. [21:29] We did everything Google told us to. [23:23] What Hussein hopes people leave here with. [24:28] What Pacific Digital Group does. [25:27] Where you can find Pacific Digital online. [25:39] We’re back with Ashley Ward. [26:06] Don’t forget to check out SEMRush ! [26:19] Mobile Get-In part 2. [26:47] It’s about going in your customer’s mind, and finding out what they are doing on mobile. [27:29] In Ashley’s Buzzfeed test, Some actionable items being looked up were Your Momma Jokes. [29:14] Melissa, Steven, and his father were sitting around the table, and he picks up his phone, and googled a term from the 60s, and found it on Urban Dictionary. [31:00] Position 0 is the thing right now. What is it? [32:00] Is it ever too early to start thinking of mobile? [33:31] Is it expensive to put a mobile strategy together? SEMRush is only $99/month. [34:55] Where Ashley lives on the Internet. [35:28] Back with John Bertino, who put together the fantastic panel. [36:32] Tonight was really about branding thinking about consumers first. [37:10] How do you get your consumer there the quickest way possible. [37:29] Hussein’s quotes: Think about your website as a self-serve kiosk, and The best thing an SEO person can do is pair with a creative. [38:59] User experience metrics is a heavily rated factor, almost more than links. [39:44] Being a part of digital conversations has made Steven a better brander. [40:20] Neil Patel Digital brought a posse tonight, and Pacific Digital Group is a great agency. [41:19] What is a site audit, and how it works. [43:19] Get a 14 Day Free Trial of SEMRush ! [43:46] Not enough brands are thinking about a separate mobile experience. [44:15] If your customer is on mobile, give them an experience that lends itself to that. [44:43] Number of cell phones sold just today is over 5 million. [45:40] Good discussion about the internet of things as well. [46:16] You’re not unique or alone. Everyone is facing the challenges as well. [47:19] John Bertino’s episode (The second episode) is the second most popular episode ever. [48:08] If you want to know more about the PSOAS stretch go to John’s episode . [48:26] What’s going on with the SoCal Marketing Club right now. [49:46] SoCal is the second Silicon Valley. [50:00] If any out-of-town Creative Hustler listener (max 10) want to come to a SoCal Marketing club event, and are 3 hours or further away, they can come to the event FREE! Get in touch with The Creative Hustler.com/SCMC to get this deal! [50:35] Check out Kevin at UseWorkHero.com ! It’s a great tool and one set fee for unlimited work in a month. [51:46] The next SoCal Marketing Event is in September 27th, in downtown San Diego and has two of the biggest names in SEO talking about YouTube SEO! Get your pass now ! [52:43] For more on The Creative Hustler podcast, at TheCreativeHustler.com , and if you want to work with us, come over to Latin & Code ! [53:05] To connect with Alan, send a smoke signal or reach out to him at @AlanHBush on Twitter. [53:25] We love you, Peace out Creative Hustlers! [53:35] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle Contact: Marcela De Vivo - SEMrush TWITTER: @marceladevivo / @SEMrush Jeff Carpenter - Neil Patel Digital TWITTER: @SanDiegoSEO / @neilpatel NeilPatelDigital.com Hussein Ebied - Pacific Digital Group TWITTER: @HusseinEbied / @meetpacific John Bertino TheAgencyGuy.com MODERATED BY Ashley Ward - SEMrush TWITTER: @AshleyMadhatter / @SEMrush…

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123: Taxes, Accounting, & Financial Planning Made Specifically for Designers with Peter Lang 20:43

7 years ago20:43

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from sunny San Diego, I’m talking with Peter Lang, the designers CPA. He’s on a mission to help designers and creatives make smarter financial decisions so they can focus on what they do best…. Being creative! [00:00] The Creative Hustler Podcast is brought to you by your Interium CMOs, Latin & Code ! [00:17] What’s up Creative Hustlers? [00:43] This interview is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Do you need some strategic marketing advice? Head over to The Agency Guy ! [01:12] Today we’re talking with Peter Lang! [01:25] More about Peter and why he’s a Creative Hustler! [02:02] Peter and Steven have a similar purpose. [02:21] Where did the focus on designers come from? [03:22] Peter was tired of just doing another boring tax return. [03:50] Look at your client list, and see which ones you actually enjoy working with. [04:36] Once Peter knew he wanted to work with designers, he had to figure out the next step. [05:21] You need to talk the language of the designers. [06:14] What Peter actually does for clients. Taxes, Planning, Bookkeeping. [07:02] The Designer CPA is a real turnkey financial support solution. [07:30] What type of designers is Peter targeting with his offices in Boston and Rhode Island. [08:34] How Peter is marketing and finding clients! [09:13] Peter has the best success with Instagram but hasn’t gotten on Twitter yet. [09:55] Peter has a marketing team but also likes to be hands on. [10:29] We all can’t do everything on our own. [11:00] You end up stunting your own growth if you don’t bring in experts. [11:50] Why did Peter become an entrepreneur. [13:00] What is exciting Peter right now. [14:08] Peter is trying to get the message out that you don’t have to stay with a boring accountant. [14:55] Peter has pre-made packages, but they are only ideas. They customize to the customer. [16:12] You don’t know what you don’t know. You are able to make a team that gets you. [17:00] Peter has an interior designing client, and now they ask his opinion. [18:00] Peter would have a Guinness at a pub with Andy Warhol. [19:00] The Creative Hustler is going to Ireland. [19:35] That’s a wrap, Creative Hustlers. Learn where Peter lives on the internet. [19:53] Don’t forget to visit The Creative Hustler , and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify! [20:07] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle. Contact: Website: www.thedesignercpa.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/TheDesignerCPA/ or @TheDesignerCPA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDesignerCPA/ Free E-Book Five Easy Ways to Grow Your Design Business https://thedesignercpa.com/5-easy-ways-to-grow-your-design-business/…

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122: How to Use Your Personal Influence to Grow Your Brand with Barrett King 39:15

7 years ago39:15

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Barrett King, a senior growth consultant at HubSpot, and a great friend and supporter of The Creative Hustler podcast [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your Interim CMOs, Latin & Code . [00:20] What’s up Creative Hustler! [00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy . Get some strategic direction on YOUR marketing budget! [01:22] What’s up Barrett, and why he’s a Creative Hustler. [02:48] Barrett has a digital design degree from Full Sail University. [03:55] Melissa and Barrett almost had the same degree. [05:00] Digital production, to hospitality, to HubSpot. [06:45] Before he joined HubSpot, Barrett had no idea about inbound marketing. [08:37] Steven & Melissa are past users of HubSpot. [09:07] How HubSpot grew and scaled as fast as it did. [09:47] HubSpot’s only guiding principle is “Use Good Judgement” [11:20] Pull instead of Push strategy. [12:20] You should be able to click and do it, like the Apple method. [12:57] HubSpot facilitates human interaction online in an organic and helpful way. [14:05] We help transform businesses from two people to 20 million dollar businesses. [15:06] HubSpot allows businesses to own their shit. [16:24] The internet allows your to own your shit in a whole new way. [17:28] You are literally targeting the people you want around you. [18:49] We have the ability to change the things we don’t like. [19:59] It allows you to grow beyond your borders and craft meaningful relationships. [20:24] The internet can also cause ignorance. [21:05] It’s important to go outside of our own thoughts. [22:22] A modern professional can really use the internet to grow their brand. [23:46] The internet should give value to our life, but not BE our whole life. [24:45] There’s always going to be those companies who have ideas around your idea, but if you have a good base, and deep roots, you will remain. [26:14] HubSpot has different levels of their business. [27:08] When your customers are happy, they tell others, and you get more customers. [28:02] HubSpot went through and freed up more creativity in the last 12 to 18 months! [28:50] HubSpot is aware of their growth and is aware of it and trying to improve it. [29:50] We’ll still be a ferrari, but we’ll also make it easy for people to drive if they don’t want a ferrari. [31:20] What’s exciting and new for Barrett! [32:20] Barrett is on Twitter ( @waystogrow ) and Instagram ( @abostonexperience ). [32:50] Barrett is all about process and creating ways for people to do things. [34:45] Barrett would have a tequila with DiVinici. He was a true renaissance man. [36:17] You gotta be great at everything, which means you gotta be willing to fail. [37:28] Barrett is the first one to bring up DiVinici. [37:41] Where Barrett lives on the internet. [38:38] We love reviews! Leave us a review and visit us at TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinAndCode.com . [38:47] Peace Out, Creative Hustlers [38:55] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle. Contact: Twitter @waystogrow Instagram @abostonexperience Baking@hubspot.com Hubspot.com…

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121: Work and Travel with FlexPat with Arthur Noble 37:43

7 years ago37:43

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Arthur Noble of FlexPat. He’s visited over 30 countries, and has been on a mission to design the job of his dreams by creating an amazing community of experience driven ‘digital nomads’ who live and work together in a different exotic location every month. [00:00] This episode is made possible by your interum CMOs at Latin & Code . [00:20] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy . Check them out! [01:38] Who Arthur is and why he’s a creative hustler. [02:33] What is FlexPat? [03:50] Shout out to Zoë , who did the RemoteYear and Victor who did FlexPat! [05:00] Where Arthur got this idea for FlexPat. [07:00] You learn and get inspired with those around you. [07:20] When you only spend a week or two in a place, you don’t get to know anyone. [07:50] How you can join up with FlexPat! [09:25] When FlexPat interviews a potential person, they have to play MatchMaker. [10:30] FlexPat is about working and traveling at the same time. It’s important that you want to learn and exchange ideas. [12:19] FlexPat is networking x10. You’re networking with them for 30 days. [14:30] Meeting someone face-to-face is the best marketing approach. [14:48] Facebook has been the main driver for FlexPat, along with their funnel. [16:38] How Arthur targets his Facebook ads! [17:43] FlexPat is more affordable then many of its competitors. [19:38] Recent changes in product offering, and packages. [20:52] Arthur is not a fan of SEO, because it’s such a long term game. [22:30] He encourages past members to be a part of an alumni group, and encourages people to join up multiple times. [24:07] SEO - it’s a long-term game, but it’s still very valuable. [26:18] It’s important to understand SEO and keep building with what you’re already doing to continue to build brand equity. [28:50] For example, AirBnB didn’t start with SEO, but they grew and got into their lifestyle. [30:00] Melissa moved from social media to SEO, and Steven changed his branding when he added SEO practices. Everything equals SEO if it’s optimized correctly. [31:02] It’s important to use certain keywords and SEO for a podcast. [31:45] That’s why we do podcast timestamps to enhance our SEO! Thanks, Cianna! :) [32:16] Arthur Nobel would drink an iced green tea with Alexander the Great. [34:00] How do the great historical figures get that motivation to move so many people! [35:00] There are so many more topics to discuss with Arthur in the future. [35:27] That’s a wrap, Creative Hustlers! [35:34] Where Arthur lives on the internet. [36:31] One thing that burns Melissa’s ass about social media! [36:55] Don’t forget to follow us at TheCreativeHustler.com and LatinandCode.com . And please leave us a review! #Travel [37:27] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle Contact Arthur Nobel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurnobel/ Website: https://flexpat.com/ Arthur@FlexPat.com…

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120: Take the Headache Out of Design with Varun & Rahul Aggarwal 25:57

7 years ago25:57

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What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from about 9000 ft in elevation in the Colorado Rockies, we’re talking with Varun & Rahul Aggarwal, Founders of Design Hill, a complete graphic design solution for small business owners looking to take the headache out of sourcing and dealing with designers. [00:00] This podcast is brought to you by your interium CMOs, Latin & Code . [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:41] This episode is sponsored by SEMRush! Don’t forget to get your 14 day free trial! [01:24] More about Varun & Rahul, and what makes them Creative Hustlers. [02:18] How they got the idea for Design Hill. [04:05] Created Design Hill to avoid the headaches for both sides. [05:43] The first year was a struggle for Design Hill, but it has grown. [06:50] Varun & Rahul had to build a 360-degree presence. [07:30] Did Design Hill start out to be an American brand? Or did it just happen? [09:05] How the Design Hill platform operates as a platform. [10:15] Catering to everyone, from a mom & pop shop to a major law firm. [11:11] It’s so important to listen to your audience. [12:12] Multiple roads to the same product is so useful. [12:38] How Design Hill focuses on getting designers AND customers. [13:45] Facebook & Instagram works great to find designers. [14:55] What platforms did NOT work well for Design Hill. [15:50] It’s about building a community, and giving valuable content to improve the business. [16:55] Building a community, and building that trust, and then pitch the hook. [17:34] Design Hill has tried and failed multiple times in trying to get clients. [19:08] Add value while promoting yourself. [19:53] The process to get organic success in your business. [20:45] There are a number of factors, and you have to do everything and keep doing it for SEO. [22:10] Everything that you do, be consistent. [22:32] What’s next for Varun & Rahul. [22:53] Launching an artificial intelligence logo maker. [23:24] Moving into the printing side of branding as well. [24:22] Where Varun & Rahul live on the internet. [25:18] Check us out at TheCreativeHustler.com and Latin & Code , and leave us a review! [25:37] Melissa’s Moment of Hustle Contact: https://www.designhill.com https://twitter.com/designhilldh , https://www.linkedin.com/company/designhill , https://www.instagram.com/designhilldh/ , https://www.facebook.com/designhilldh…

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119: Old Online Model versus the New Online Model with Doberman Dan 45:54

7 years ago45:54