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Of the many different ways to make money online or start a business, affiliate marketing still has to be one of the best and most effective. After all, there is no other industry in the world where you can start a business with literally nothing, while also working with some of the biggest brand names in the world. Throw into that mix that you never have to hold any inventory, deal with customers or even process orders, and you have a clear winner. Not only has affiliate marketing been an amazing opportunity for individuals and brands who want to make money with it, it’s also been amazing for the millions of businesses who have implemented it into their everyday operations and marketing efforts. Now any business or brand can have millions of affiliates and site partners working for them, while only paying for performance and high-quality leads in the process. Jamie Birch is an affiliate marketing expert who has been in the industry for nearly 20 years now. Not only does he know the ins-and-outs of affiliate marketing, he’s also created his own business around the concept of helping other businesses and brand implement it into their own business models and marketing efforts. All of this and more, in the latest guest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur! Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 90 with Jamie Birch Jamie Birch is an affiliate marketing expert, speaker and entrepreneur. In addition to being an affiliate marketing expert and industry influencer, Jamie Birch is also the founder and CEO of JEBCommerce, LLC, a company focused on using the internet and affiliate marketing to grow businesses and brands of all sizes. Jamie original got his start in the world of online marketing back in 1999, when he was a search engine guru for a dot-com company in the resort town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Having found success in this area, Jamie then worked his way up to managing a multi-million dollar affiliate program and search campaigns for Coldwater Creek, a top-five national women’s apparel retailer, growing the affiliate channel from several thousand dollars a month to $35 million a year. Using all of his talents, existing contacts and expertise, Jamie then realized it was time to start a performance-based service company of his own — which is how JEBCommerce, LLC was started. All of that and more in this latest episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: Jamie Birch and how he got to where he is today Affiliate marketing and its changes over the past 20 years How to create a business around affiliate marketing Best methods for choosing the right affiliate program Initial steps and pre-planning to find success with affiliate marketing Three great Q&A questions for Jamie in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://jebcommerce.com/ LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the ninetieth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 090: Jamie Birch and the Business of Affiliate Marketing appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Why do some people find success when others continually fail? They seem to be great at whatever it is they do, but they can’t stand out from the crowd of even make money from their efforts. This is something we often see and refer to as the ‘starving artist‘ — but still, why do some artists fail, when others become world-renown icons that are known throughout history? Take Michaelangelo for example. Not only is he one of the most famous artists of all time, he was also one of the richest (especially during his time). So, what made Michaelangelo stand out from the crowd when there were likely other artists with comparable skills and willing to put the work in? In the end, it usually comes down to a set of principles that focus on an individual’s work ethic, thought the process and how they approach the ‘business and marketing’ of their talents. It’s these same timeless strategies that prove time and time again why some artists find success, while others are left to starve. Jeff Goins is a perfect example of someone who’s been able to take their talent of writing, and turning it into a successful business — which is why he’s the latest guest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur to find out! Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 89 with Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is a best-selling author, blogger, and entrepreneur. In addition to being the writer of four different books, including “The Art of Work”, Jeff always had a passion for writing and learning how professionals can make a living at what they do best. Through his blog and latest book “Real Artists Don’t Starve”, Jeff not only covers the topic in great detail, he does it in a way that many of us can relate to and enjoy — which is through stories of past artists who we are all very familiar with. At the same time, Goins has come up with a list of timeless strategies for thriving in the new creative age that we live in today. In short, through the power of the internet and how accessible technology and everyone is in the world today, there really is no excuse for not turning your passion and expertise into a real money-generating business. All of that and more in this latest episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: Jeff Goins and how he got to where he is today Why it’s important to build a platform before publishing a book Five Timeless Strategies for Success – steal from your influences (don’t wait for inspiration) – collaborate with others (working alone is a surefire way to starve) – take strategic risks (instead of reckless ones) – make money in order to make more art (it’s not selling out) – apprentice under a master (a “lone genius” can never reach full potential) Why is Jeff Goins so successful, when others are struggling Three great Q&A questions for Jeff in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: http://dontstarve.com LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-ninth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 089: Jeff Goins Explains Why Real Artists Don’t Starve appeared first on Zac Johnson.

You know that feeling you get at the end of each year right before midnight on December 31st? Yes… the few minutes right before the clock hits midnight on New Years! It’s usually a pretty good feeling… a fresh feeling, where you are ready for a brand new start and are on your way to making the new year one of your best yet! However… just a few days into the year, many of your hopes, dreams and resolutions are already shattered. It happens every year, and billions of people fall into the same trap of simply ‘making a resolution’ without have a real goal or plan of action in place. Michael Hyatt is a man of action and he wants to help you make 2017 your best year ever. How is he going to do that? You’ll simply have to tune into this latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur to find out! Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 88 with Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt is a best-selling author, public speaker, blogger, and entrepreneur. With more than 40 years in the world of traditional publishing, Michael has both seen and experienced the transition of power from offline to online. In the process, not only has he been able to build a successful business, brand and following for himself, he’s also been able to reach millions of people around the world in the process. Having already found success in the corporate world as the former chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishing, Hyatt now focuses his time and efforts on his latest ventures made possible through his writing, blog, podcast and personal mentoring. In addition to being a best-selling author and one of the best speakers I’ve personally had the opportunity to see, Michael is also an expert at teaching others how to take action. Through his latest project ‘5 Days to Your Best Year Ever’, Michael walks you through the process of how to take a look at where you currently are in life, where you’d like to be and how to create an action plan to bring it all together. All of that and more in this latest episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: Michael’s career in traditional publishing to digital content The 5-day process to making this your best year ever Real-life examples of turning a passion into profits Actionable time management tips and how to accomplish more Why it’s so important to take care of yourself first Three great Q&A questions for Michael in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://michaelhyatt.com http://bestyearever.me LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-eighth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 088: Michael Hyatt and How to Have Your Best Year Ever appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Have you ever felt so sure and passionate about something, that you could just get up in front of a crowd and start preaching to them? As entrepreneurs and business owners, many of us probably feel this way about our personal brands and how we got to where we are today. It’s quite an accomplishment to get up on stage in front of a few people and being able to speak, it’s another to accomplish this same feat while being featured on live television! Carol Roth has perfected the art of being a sought-after TV personality, while also being herself in the process. From appearing regularly on CNBC and even starring as a judge on “America’s Greatest Makers” on TBS, Carol is now in the limelight… but it wasn’t always this way, and getting to where she is today was no cake walk! All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with special guest Carol Roth. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 87 with Carol Roth Carol Roth is a national media personality, investor, author, speaker and of course… an entrepreneur. Carol has more than 20 years of experience in the world of business advisory, which all started at Montgomery Securities, an investment banking firm in San Francisco. Within a short period of time, Carol found herself quickly climbing within the company and ultimately becoming one of the youngest offers of the company by age 25. Since making the decision to leave the investment banking world, Carol has worked with hundreds of companies and helping them complete more than $2 billion in deal transactions, raising over $1 billion in capital, and another $750+ million in mergers in acquisitions. In addition to being a best-selling author and still active in the world of business, Carol is now often seen sharing her expertise through some of the most watched television networks in the world today, such as CNBC, MSNBC and Fox News. Carol was also awarded with the position as judge on “America’s Greatest Makers”, an entrepreneur-focused reality show airing on TBS and produced by Shark Tank’s Mark Burnett. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: Carol’s story of success at a young age and getting to where she is today How Carol went from $40,000 in debt to millionaire by age 30 The process of getting on national TV and how to get invited back Goal setting and time management… Carol’s tips for success Earning the position as Judge on America’s Greatest Makers on TBS Trump, Clinton and Sanders… The election of 2016 Three great Q&A questions for Carol in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: http://www.carolroth.com http://twitter.com/caroljsroth LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-seventh episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 087: Carol Roth is the Entrepreneur Queen of Media appeared first on Zac Johnson.

As entrepreneurs, many of us had the passion and mentality for business at an early age. Growing up with the entrepreneurial mindset is interesting because you are always looking at things differently from other people. For example, when someone goes up to a vending machine and purchases a drink… I’m not thinking “I’d like a drink” or “I wonder what drink they just got“… I’m thinking, “I wonder how many people use that machine per day and what is the profit margin on each soda!“. I’m sure many of you share this same mentality and the thought of starting your own vending machine business may have crossed your mind a few times as well — I know I have! To fill the need for more information on this topic, I was able to sit down with Matt Miller, an unexpecting entrepreneur who has not only mastered the art and business of vending machines… but also the ability to help schools raise millions of dollars in the process. All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with special guest Matt Miller. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 86 with Matt Miller Matt Miller is President, and Founder of School Spirit Vending. Having graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and being in the Air Force for 9 years, Matt Miller may not seem like your typical entrepreneur. After his time in the Air Force, Matt worked in both the medical and advertising field before venturing out on his own to start what would become School Spirit Vending, a fundraising company based around the concept of using customizable vending machines. Today Matt and his SSV team visit schools throughout the country to spread their message and also to business owners who would like to get involved. The company is now actively fundraising in over 1,500+ schools across more than 20 different starts. While it may seem like the business model and process to get there is seamless enough, it’s actually quite a story that needs to be told. Building a legitimate multi-million dollar business from a single gumball machine is quite the task!     Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: The story of Matt’s first gumball machine and where he found it Spirit School Vending: The business model and fundraising concept How the vending machine business is changing with technology Minimum investments and costs associated with vending machine Finding the right location and rev share deal for vending machines Using podcasting to reach new audiences and grow Matt’s business Three great Q&A questions for Matt in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: http://schoolspiritvending.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmillertx LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-sixth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 086: Matt Miller and How to Start a Vending Machine Business appeared first on Zac Johnson.

There are many ways to make money online. Software creation has to be one of the most effective and legitimate business models out there. Not only is software something you can be proud of creative and selling, it’s also something that provides value and helps customers and businesses get more done. From a business stand point, software is amazing because of the high margins it can yield one the product is created. To maximize earnings you can implement an affiliate program and pay upwards of 50-75% commission on all referred sales. If you are looking to take your software or online course business to that next level, JV partnerships are an absolute must! All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with special guest Mark Thompson. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 85 with Mark Thompson Mark Thompson is an entrepreneur and JV marketing expert. Like many other would-be entrepreneurs, Mark was introduced to the power and opportunities offered through the internet in a previous job where he had the responsibility of managing all online marketing through Google Adwords. After leaving the world of 9-5 and looking to make his own mark on the internet business world, Mark knew After leaving the world of 9-5 and looking to make his own mark on the internet business world, Mark knew software was where he wanted to be. The only thing was, Mark had no idea how to code or create his own software. After teaming up with the right people, Mark eventually had a seamless formula in place for creating, selling and marketing software as a solution online. To scale his business to the next level, Mark knew he had to reach massive audiences, but without the right funding in place this simply wasn’t possible. It was through JV partnerships that Mark was able to establish and grow his company into what it is today. As the CEO of Digital Kickstart, Mark and his team have generated over $7 million dollars in just the last few years… and he’s only just getting started! Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: The decision to leave a steady job and go it on your own Why Mark wanted to focus on software and online course Building a software business without knowing how to code JV partnerships and the power of rev-share with authority sites How to use networks like ClickBank and JVZoo to grow reach Three great Q&A questions for Mark in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://digitalkickstart.com/ https://twitter.com/digikickstart LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-fifth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 085: Mark Thompson Makes Money Creating Awesome Software appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Sales funnels are one of the best ways to market and automate your business and lead generation online. No matter what you are currently selling, there always going to be a way to increase conversions and squeeze even more revenue out of each lead being generated. At the same time, the concept of sales funnels might be simple at their core, but they can also be quite complex and detailed behind the scenes. Such methods include creating simple sales funnel through the use of automation with landing pages and autoresponders, to more in-depth methods like integrating one-time upsells and using retargeting to follow your audience around the internet. At the end of the day, it’s all about making sure you have a system in place to measure, track and improve your conversions and sales numbers across the board. All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with special guest Zach Johnson — and no, it’s not me talking to myself Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 84 with Zach Johnson Zach Johnson is an entrepreneur, digital marketing expert and master at creating sales funnels. With several years of experience and working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry like Tony Robbins, Jeff Walker, Mike Koenigs and Dan Kennedy to name a few, Zach Johnson has become a master at creating sales funnels and generating leads online. Through his expertise with Facebook Ads and lead generation, Zach has also worked alongside big name brands like LeadPages and Ontraport to help grow their businesses into what they are today. Before founding GameChangerProfits, Zach played a key role in the growth of Traffic Geyser back in 2008-2009, where he would discover his passion and skills for the world of software as a solution. Through software automation and social media, Zach would continue to leave his mark in the industry by being one of the first to build a social referral contest system in 2010 — thus helping various companies achieve 300% growth in Facebook Likes over just a 4 week period. Zach would continue to perfect his expertise in targeting market audiences through social media, while further perfecting the art of increasing conversions and ROI with sales funnels. Today everything Zach has worked on and built his skills around all comes together for the company which he know focuses his efforts on today. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Zach got his start in the industry and became a marketing expert What you need to know about your audience before using sales funnels Choosing the right type of sales funnel for your business A comparison of best tools to use for creating funnels Targeting your exact audience with Facebook Ads Using different traffic sources to expand your funnel reach Three great Q&A questions for Zach in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://www.facebook.com/zachjohnson http://gamechangerprofits.com http://funneldash.com LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-forth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 084: Zach Johnson and How to Create Profitable Sales Funnels appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Anyone can start a website, a blog or even an online business — but not everyone can turn it into a high traffic site that make money, let alone a real business. The startup costs are minimal and the opportunity is there, so why do so many people fail? More than anything else, it usually comes down to the core basics of any business in that there actually needs to be a business model. Too often we see site owners and bloggers relying solely on their ‘content’ and not putting in the promotional and marketing work to get their name out there — let alone have a real monetization method in place. No matter what business model you decide to go with, it’s important to remember that there are over a billion active sites on the internet today. This means you will need to be unique, provide value and also grow your brand loyalty and following in the process. All of these traits are something Danny Iny has not only become a master at, but something he has passionately been teaching to others as well. All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 83 with Danny Iny Danny Iny is a best selling author, entrepreneur and founder of Mirasee. Firepole Marketing was created back in 2010 and quickly grew from zero to over $3 million in revenue in just five years. The cool thing about the story and business model is that is all started out as a simply idea, but not one that Danny really knew how to implement and grow. Through various wrong turns, redirections and opportunities, Danny started to figure out how to best deliver his message, while also building a loyal following in the process. It wasn’t just about being able to deliver a message, it was also about turning his audience into loyal ‘paying’ customers as well. While most people are happy with the concept of making money online, Danny was able to put his ideas into motion while also building a powerful team around himself and taking his business to a whole new level. Today, Mirasee (formerly Firepole Marketing) has over 30 employees and helps more than 5,000 value-driven entrepreneurs in reaching their own goals and growing their businesses online. The big take away for all of Danny’s success? Put your audience first. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Danny got started online and his path for success What so many bloggers and content creators are doing wrong Growing an online following when you have nothing Learning from mistakes and why Danny calls then “plot twists” Why Danny changed his business name from “Firepole Marketing” to “Mirasee” Three great Q&A questions for Danny in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/dannyiny http://mirasee.com LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-third episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 083: Danny Iny Shares How to Teach and Grow Rich appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Facebook wasn’t the first social network, but it’s definitely become the most successful! With over a billion active users on their site and the release of the self-serve advertising platform, their site has become a marketers dream come true. Want to target only single men, living in California, who loves Dogs and football? Done! It’s really that simple with Facebook Ads, and in this latest episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur we are going to be chatting with Rick Mulready, who is one of the best in the world at Facebook advertising. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 82 with Rick Mulready Rick Mulready is a Facebook advertising expert with over 15 years of experience in the online marketing space. With a vast history of internet marketing and advertising under his belt, it only made sense for Rick to eventually find himself in the world of Facebook advertising. From 2000 to 2012, Rick was working with big name brands like AOL, Yahoo, Funny or Die and Vibrant Media to help get their brand out to the masses. After working alongside some of the largest brands in the world, Rick was starting to realize that small businesses didn’t have a gateway into the world of online advertising and branding, simply because they were priced out. This all changed when Facebook opened up their social network and introduced their self-serve advertising platform to the world. Today Rick is a sought after expert at everything relating to advertising on Facebook. Not only does he teach others how to use Facebook to reach millions of users per month, he uses all of these exact methods to grow his brand and business into what it is today as well! Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Rick got started and became an expert in Facebook Ads Why Facebook is the best advertising platform for paid traffic The power of demographic targeting and a 1 billion+ audience Pixel tracking and retargeting options within Facebook The four biggest mistakes businesses make with Facebook Ads Three great Q&A questions for Rick in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/rickmulready http://rickmulready.com   LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-second episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 082: Rick Mulready and the Art of Paid Traffic appeared first on Zac Johnson.

To think that I first started making money with Amazon back in the late 90s, and seeing what it has become today… it’s quite amazing. While most people think of the Amazon.com affiliate program as the only way to make money with Amazon, the ‘real’ way is to create or sell a product through their site. This can be done in two ways; either buying and shipping products to Amazon and using their FBA program, or selling a product and shipping it in bulk to Amazon for them to process and handle all orders. The second of the two is where the BIG money is at, and is also exactly what we are going to be covering today in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Scott Voelker. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 81 with Scott Voelker Scott Voelker is an entrepreneur and expert at launching successful products on Amazon.com. Not only is Scott finding massive success with his own Amazon listings and private label products, he’s also expanded into the learning space to help others discover how to find similar success. Before finding success with Amazon, Scott and his wife ran a successful portrait studio for 10 years. However, being the entrepreneur at heart, Scott knew it was time to broaden his horizons and expand into new areas. Already an expert in photography, Scott explored his options with teaching and selling photography related courses online — quickly finding success and realizing the power of the internet and how this can grow in size. Jump forward to August 2014, Scott discovers the world of Amazon and how to start selling products through their FBA (fulfillment by Amazon) program. After listening to some podcasts and performing his own research, Scott was addicted to the idea of selling physical products through Amazon. While it was a learning process, Scott was dedicated to finding success with Amazon and using his 10x10x1 formula for future products and campaigns. Today, Scott has multiple listings on Amazon and has perfected the art of finding profitable products to list on Amazon, while also knowing how to use product reviews, Amazon pay per click marketing and rankings to scale his business in size… all of which are shared within this podcast episode. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: The concept of Private Label Selling on Amazon What to know before selling anything through Amazon How to find the right product and niche market The importance of Amazon sales rankings and reviews The 10x10x1 formula Scott uses for all product sales How to protect your Amazon products from copycats Expanding outside of Amazon with your own brand Three great Q&A questions for Scott in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/scottvoelker http://theamazingseller.com/ LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eighty-first episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 081: Scott Voelker and How to Sell Products on Amazon appeared first on Zac Johnson.

If you ever wanted to start an internet business of your own, you are probably well aware of the many obstacles you will face. Many of which are just the basic components of an online business, such as a website, search rankings, monetization and more. The good news is that you can bypass all of these tedious elements if you have the necessary funds to purchase an existing website, blog or online business. There are over a billion sites on the internet today and plenty of them are for sale — at all price points imaginable. In the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur we will be talking with Thomas Smale and the many opportunities that lie within the world of website buying and selling, while also talking about everything you should be looking for when looking to buy or sell an online business. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 80 with Thomas Smale Thomas Smale is the co-founder of FE International, a company that was founded in 2010 that focuses on website brokering for mid-market online businesses. Back in 2009-2010 Thomas wanted to get involved in the world of online marketing, but with little technical experience, his options were limited. It was then that he fell upon the concept of buying and selling websites for himself. With only a few hundred dollars at a time, Thomas began buying and flipping websites and getting quite good at it in the process. As his reputation and experience in this space started to grow, so did requested from other individuals asking for his support in selling their own websites — thus, a new business venture begins! Today Thomas is the co-founder of FE International, which has offices in two different countries and 11 team members — all with the focus on website brokering and mastering the art of buying and selling websites. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How buying and selling sites has changed over the years What to look for when placing a value on a site Key elements to look for when attempting to buy a web site Different monetization methods and how they affect value All of the necessary site data to have before selling a site Three great Q&A questions for Thomas in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/thomassmale http://feinternational.com   LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the eightieth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 080: Thomas Smale and How to Buy and Sell Websites appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Do you remember the first time you made money online? It was probably only a few dollars… but it was still one of the most exciting times of your life! Now think of the possibility of having an endless supply of customers that are willing to pay you $5 time and time again. Better yet, now think about all of the ways you could upsell them with new upgrades, options and even get them to keep coming back for more. It’s not a dream… it’s actually what it happening every second over at Fiverr.com — a micro-job site that millions of people throughout the world are using every day. Discover how to create a business and brands of your own through the Fiverr platform on this latest edition of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Joel Young. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 79 with Joel Young Joel Young is an actor, professional speaker, pastor and entrepreneur! For most people, the dream of making money online is simply that… a dream. However, one day when Joel was looking to have some audio work done for one of his church videos, he came across Fiverr.com and hired someone to do a simple voice over for $5. The lightbulb went off and Joel thought to himself, “I could do that!” — and so he did! With a goal of making just an additional $50 per month, Joel wanted to start paying down their debt so his wife and family could live a better lifestyle. They were already both quite active with their church duties, but they had no idea the massive growth and new revenue opportunities that would come as a result of Joel’s new Fiverr venture. Long story short, things really kicked off for Joel and he went on to make several hundreds of dollars in just his first month on Fiverr, completing videos for just $5 each. Now as a Top Rated Seller on the site, Joel has over 6,000 completed jobs and earns well over $5 per job as there are many upgrade options now available. Even today, Joel’s focus is still to provide the highest quality content possible — no matter if it’s a $5 job or $500. Joel’s work can now be seen on thousands of sites across the internet, as he has provided countless tutorials, testimonials, training videos and more through his Fiverr jobs. Maybe even best of all… he’s become quite the underground internet celebrity in the process! Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: Scaling a side business from nothing into everything Stumbling across Fiverr and ordering his first gig Making the decision to try Fiverr as a seller Breaking down the Fiverr job structure and payouts How to earn more than just $5 per micro-job Putting in the time, work and effort to be the best Three great Q&A questions for Joel in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://www.fiverr.com/djyoung https://twitter.com/joelyoung http://jumpstartdesign.net http://joelyoungpromo.com LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-ninth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 079: Joel Young and How to Make Money on Fiverr appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Do you have what it takes to become a millionaire? Of course you do! You are likely visiting this site and listening to this podcast because you want to be a millionaire! If you are already a millionaire, you are probably trying to find new and exciting ways to grow and scale your business over time. Good news! No matter which of the two positions you are currently in, you are going to benefit greatly from this week’s interview with JV Crum and how to get in the right mindset to bring your personal life and business success to the next level. All of this an more in this week’s edition of Rise of the Entrepreneur with JV Crum. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 78 with JV Crum JV Crum is an author, speaker, coach, podcaster and CEO (among many other things) — but more importantly, he knows what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur! For most people, the joys of childhood include running around with your friends, playing with toys and not having too many responsibilities. For JV Crum, it was all about making money and eventually becoming a millionaire! Without an entrepreneur background from his parents, JV knew he wanted to be a millionaire… even if his parents weren’t too thrilled about him running around and telling everyone about it. From little ventures as a kid, to selling his business for millions in his early 20s, JV always had the business and entrepreneur mentality. However, it wasn’t til he found financial success that he soon realized he was still missing out on what life had to offer. After stepping away and looking at the current status of his life and where he wanted to be, JV set his mind towards building a better life for himself, then teaching others how to do the same. Today JV focuses his efforts on Conscious Millionaire, which is web site, book, podcast and educational platform for helping others learn how to take better control over their lives and businesses. Through his Conscious Millionaire podcast, JV interviews experts, entrepreneurs and everyone in between, to not only share their story, but also expand on his wealth of knowledge and networking in the process. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: Wanting to be a millionaire at the age of 5 First business ventures leading up to millionaire status at 22 What it takes to become a millionaire: 3 step process A simple breakdown of money and why it matters Conscious Millionaire: What it is and how it works Why starting a podcast was one of the best things JV did Three great Q&A questions for JV in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: http://consciousmillionaire.com https://twitter.com/JVCrum LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-eighth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 078: JV Crum and How to Become a Millionaire appeared first on Zac Johnson.

To rank at the top of Google you need to look at a number of important factors, such as site optimization, keyword competition and incoming links to your sites. Of all the factors mentioned, link building continues to be one of the most important factors to date — even after all the many Google updates and animals that have plagued the industry over the past several years. It’s not a matter of if you should build backlinks to your site, it’s simply a matter of how. Authority content is great, but without the necessary links coming back to your site, you simply have no chance of ranking in the search results and competing against the other billion sites on the internet. To increase your chances of ranking at the top of Google, it should also be in your interest to go after long tail keywords and not generic keywords like “car insurance” or “how to make money online”. Instead it’s all about getting extremely niche, going local and going after high-value keywords that only get searched a few times per day. The world of SEO and Google is changing all the time, but the working methods to get your site to the top of the rankings are usually the same. All of this and more in this latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Alex Becker. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 77 with Alex Becker Alex Becker is an entrepreneur and the founder of Source Wave, an SEO software based company. Like most online marketers, Alex started his journey by browsing online forums and seeing the many different ways people were making money online. After following and attempting to contact other ‘SEO experts’ out there, he realized this was the area he wanted to focus his main efforts in. During this process Alex was attempting various link building methods such as comment links and article link building, only to find out that they weren’t working effectively. Alex then went on to create an online dating resource site and finally master the art of SEO. Through the success of his SEO effort, Alex went on to sell his dating site and starting ranking his own affiliate sites and bringing in new SEO clients — all leading up to securing enough money and experience to launch his latest business at SourceWave. Today Alex has his hands in all facets of online marketing and SEO, while his passion is still focused on software and automation. Through his expertise and a powerful team of SEO experts around him, SourceWave is quickly becoming one of the top resources for the latest trends in the industry and what’s working with SEO. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: The creation of Source Wave and providing SEO services How to build a team of successful SEO experts around you Creating online video and using humor to stand out from the crowd Using Facebook Ads, video and webinars to drive sales Showing real life SEO case studies to improve webinars Source Wave Marketplace: What it is and how it works Three great Q&A questions for Alex in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: http://source-wave.com http://market.source-wave.com https://twitter.com/sourcewave LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-seventh episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 077: Alex Becker and How to Rank Web Sites appeared first on Zac Johnson.

As entrepreneurs and business experts, we are continually trying to find new and effective ways to deliver value to our audience and customers. While providing a service might seem easy enough, why are so many brands doing such a bad job at it? For instance, why is the process of booking a flight, getting to the airport and flying through the skies for a few hours such a pain? Mostly because the airlines are doing a terrible job on their customer service and experience. In short, brands needs to stop looking at customers as just a number and instead a way to predict their own success in the future. These are all key components to creating a successful business and brand that stands out from the crowd… and also many of the key points in this latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Peter Shankman. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 76 with Peter Shankman Peter Shankman is an author, entrepreneur and the original founder of HARO – Help a Reporter Out. When first starting out the HARO web site and service, Peter wanted to create a site and mailing list that provided extreme value to his audience, while also eliminating the time it took for himself to personally run the business, while also connecting experts with publishers and media outlets in the process. The concept of the business was simple, but the personality and experience that Shankman brought to HARO was what made it stand out from the crowd. After successfully selling HARO for millions, Shankman now focuses his time and effort consulting with big name agencies like NASA, writing multiple books and also his new venture at Shankminds.com, where he connects with other like-minded entrepreneurs and experts. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: The concept of HARO and building it into what it is today How to market yourself as an expert and get consulting deals Three stories from Peter’s journey and why each is important The best ways to get media coverage and press What makes Peter’s business card so special Three great Q&A questions for Peter in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/petershankman http://shankman.com LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-sixth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 076: Peter Shankman and Why Nice Companies Finish First appeared first on Zac Johnson.

To make it in the world of online marketing, you need to continually adapt your business for the changing times and trends around you. While email and pay per click marketing are still driving massive traffic and leads for businesses everyday, the costs of using these platforms are also increasing daily as well. Retargeting is now one of the hottest methods to turn your existing audience, customers and mailing list subscribers into pure goal. Thanks for advertising platforms like Facebook Ads and Twitter, it’s never been easier to retarget advertising right back to your audience, even after they leave your site. All of this and more in this latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Larry Kim. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 75 with Larry Kim Larry Kim is the founder of WordStream, an online advertising agency that makes marketing easy. WordStream was originally founded back in 2006, when Larry bootstrapped the business idea with his earnings from his own personal consulting services. After having the funds to bring together a team of engineers and marketers to create the marketing and software solution he wanted to offer, Larry hit the online marketing world fast and hard! Today the company employs more than 160 people and manages over half a billion dollars in ad spend for thousands of companies throughout the world. In addition to being the founder of WordStream, Larry Kim is also an “internet celebrity” among SEO / PPC marketing geeks who love to learn what’s new and exciting in the world of online marketing. Having met with Larry recently at SEJ Summit in NY, I got to experience first hand the knowledge and passion that Larry not only processes, but also shares with the crowd around him. During this interview, Larry discusses the many benefits of retargeted advertising and why he likes to call it “identity based ppc marketing” — in short, there is simply no better way to target and monetize your existing web site traffic, customers and mailing list subscribers! Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Larry started WordStream out of a local coffee shop The process of bootstrapping an idea and making it successful Why marketers should look beyond just ppc and email marketing What “Identity Based PPC Marketing Is” and how it works Larry’s case study and examples of how retargeting works best How to established yourself as an expert and get free PR with retargeting The blog, the brand, the business… and how Larry got here today Three great Q&A questions for Larry in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: http://twitter.com/larrykim http://wordstream.com LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-fifth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 075: Larry Kim and the Power of Retargeting Advertising appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Have you ever had the opportunity to get media coverage for your business or brand? If not, then today’s episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur is definitely for you. Over the years, I’ve had some amazing media opportunities… such as being featured on Fox News, ABC and several other media outlets like HuffingtonPost and Forbes. Once you get your first few mentions and start building media relationships, new opportunities seem to come in all the time. However, what most entrepreneurs, brands and businesses don’t know, is how to get that first connection and media mention. This is exactly what we are going to be discussing in this latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Pete Walter. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 74 with Pete Walter Pete Walter is a former TV producer for BBC, MTV and many other media outlets in the UK market. After working alongside some of the most well known media outlets in the world, Pete is now focusing his efforts on helping others learn how to take advantage of what media exposure has to offer. As a media trainer, Pete has had the opportunity to work with Al Gore, Paul McCartney and many other celebrities, while also teaching business experts and entrepreneurs how to not only take advantage of what media has to offer, but also how to better prepare, compose yourself, deliver your message and create a killer story that grabs the attention of big name media outlets and reporters. In this interview with Pete, we get to walk through the many different opportunities available to anyone in the world today, thanks to the massive growth and reach of the internet and social media. It’s not about waiting for media outlets to come knocking on your door, it’s about creating a compelling story, going to where reporters are and getting your voice to be heard. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Pete got his start in the world of television and media From Producer for MTV and BBC to launching his own coaching business Differences between different forms of media and coverage How to approach media outlets and reporters to get attention 5-Step process to make your story irresistible to media outlets The importance of building your social media following and loyal fans Examples of real people using media mentions to launch businesses Three great Q&A questions for Geno in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/dealwithmedia http://dealwiththemedia.com/rise LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-fourth episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 074: Pete Walter and How to Get Media Coverage appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Affiliate marketing has completely changed the way business takes place over the internet. What started out as for Amazon to expand their reach and increase sales, quickly morphed into one of the most effective ways for any online business to drive traffic, leads and sales to their site. From the mid 90s, to twenty years later where we are today, affiliate marketing has continued to thrive and adapt with these changing times. However, to make it in the world of affiliate marketing, both brands, networks and affiliates must adapt with these changing times and work alongside each other. Without a trustworthy solution and partnership in place, the success of affiliate marketing simply wouldn’t be where it is today. All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Geno Prussakov. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 73 with Geno Prussakov Geno Prussakov is an affiliate marketing expert, author and international speaker. In the world of the internet, being an expert is key. Geno has mastered the art of affiliate marketing and affiliate program management and through this expertise has been able to grow his personal brand and business at the same time. As the author of many best selling books on affiliate marketing, and also haven spoke at 50+ different conferences on such topics, Geno is the voice many people turn to when looking for answers to their affiliate marketing questions. Having trained thousands of marketing professionals through his various books and online blog, Geno also went on to create Affiliate Management Days, which is a conference solely focused on the art of successful affiliate program management. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Geno got his start in the world of online marketing Changes in affiliate marketing over the years Building a trusted brand and following as an expert What makes a great affiliate program (rates, network, managers) The top things affiliate marketers should look for in a network Choosing the best affiliate platform and payouts for a business Affiliate Management Days: What it is and how it was created Three great Q&A questions for Geno in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/ePrussakov http://www.amnavigator.com/blog/ LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-third episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 073: Geno Prussakov Shares his Affiliate Management Tips appeared first on Zac Johnson.

Domain names are the real estate of the internet. Just like with land based real estate, each domain is valued differently, but once it’s owned by someone — you will have to pay a price to get it back! With millions of domain names being registered every day, it’s the generic, brandable and keyword related domain names that are going to drive the highest sales. You can take a look at this previous post I wrote for the highest domain sales in history. Now it’s time for you to learn straight from the master who has brokered thousands of domain names and generated millions of dollars in sales along the way. All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Dave Evanson. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 72 with Dave Evanson Dave Evanson is the Senior Sales & Brokerage Consultant for Sedo.com The business of buying and selling domain names is a big one. So is the business of being a broker and focusing on only high level six-figure domain sales. This is exactly what Dave Evanson has been doing ever since he left the banking and marketing to starting his own consulting firm and ultimately become the ultra-premium domain broker he is today. It all started when Dave registered a bunch of investment related domain names of his own back in the late 90s, then successfully sold a bunch of them while at a domain name auction and conference. With multiple domain name sales under his belt and working alongside Fortune 500 companies to educate and help them with domain transactions of their own, Dave is now a senior sales and brokerage consultant with Sedo.com — the largest aftermarket for domain names worldwide. One of Dave’s most recent domain sales was for $500 thousand, which was for Give.com — sold to the founder of HostGator.com, and will be used as a charity resource online. Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Dave starting out in the banking and ended with domains Launching a consulting company and helping startups grow Initial purchase of inheritance.com and 1000+ domains Daily tasks and management of a domain broke Different ways to sell a domain through a broker and Sedo How to value a domain name and get the most money for it The process of buying a domain name that isn’t for sale Why everyone should own their personal name as a domain Three great Q&A questions for Dave in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/sedodaveevanson https://sedo.com/us/sedo/exclusive-broker-domains/ LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-second episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 072: Dave Evanson and Brokering Premium Domain Names appeared first on Zac Johnson.

The world of social media has completely changed the way we engage with others and deliver our message. In addition to changing the way business takes place on the internet, it has also changed the way brands and experts expand their reach and become authorities within their space. With social media, anyone can deliver a message online, build a following and even create a seven figure business empire in the process. All of this and more in the latest episode of Rise of the Entrepreneur with Michael Stelzner. Rise of the Entrepreneur – Episode 71 with Michael Stelzner Michael Stelzner is the founder of Social Media Examiner. Social Media Examiner was created back in 2009 and today has well over 300,000 email subscribers and is one of the most heavily trafficked and authoritative sites focused on social media. With millions of visitors to their site monthly and contributions from online marketing and branding experts, the blog has branched off into it’s own podcast and annual conference event called Social Media Marketing World. Before starting Social Media Examiner, Michael was a White Paper expert and authored multiple books, such as “Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition” and “Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged.” After leaving the world of White Papers and branding off to start his own entrepreneur empire, Social Media Examiner was born… Talking Points Discussed in this Episode: How Michael got his start and left the world of writing White Papers The concept and idea behind Social Media Examiner Why and how industry experts were contributing content to Social Media Examiner Creating a Social Media Marketing World Conference The core structure behind creating a “different” and high value conference How the world of podcasting is quickly changing and developing Three great Q&A questions for Michael in the Pit of Fire -> Download this episode to your computer. Mentioned URLs and Resources: https://twitter.com/Mike_Stelzner http://socialmediaexaminer.com https://twitter.com/smexaminer LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! I can’t thank you enough for listening in to the seventy-first episode of the Rise of the Entrepreneur. The podcast is currently available through iTunes (usually ranked in Top 50 in BUSINESS) and has already been downloaded in over 100+ different countries! Be sure to check back often as a new episode will go live every TUESDAY. You can listen to each of the episodes through the blog or itunes, stitcher etc. * Please subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. Until next time, be sure to share your comments below and spread the word around about the podcast — as you, the listeners are the future and voice of the show! The post ROTE 71: Michael Stelzner and the Social Media Examiner Brand appeared first on Zac Johnson.