Should You Build or Should You Buy?, Why In-Person Yields Incredible Results (And How To Do It), Why You Must Be Having An Epiphany Each Week Right Now
In this episode #2995, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the strategic choice between building or buying businesses, the value of in-person connections, and the evolving importance of community and authentic content. They reflect on balancing work with personal life, finding joy in small moments, and the need for constant growth in a changing world.
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(00:00) Building vs. Buying: A Strategic Dilemma
(05:21) The Power of In-Person Connections
(09:59) Networking and Community: Quality Over Quantity
(11:16) Navigating Long Sales Cycles
(12:30) The Challenge of Content Creation
(14:52) The Dilemma of Authenticity in Content
(16:48) Finding Joy in Simple Moments
(19:00) The Importance of Weekly Epiphanies
(21:03) Embracing Change in a Rapidly Evolving World
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For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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27:27
Advice We Gave To 20 Something Millionaires, Modern Founders Will Be Half Influencer Half Founder, Every Company Will Become Half Media Company Half The Original Business What Eric Learned From Disappearing
In this episode #2993, Eric and Neil discuss advice for young entrepreneurs, the role of AI in entrepreneurship, and leadership lessons learned from stepping back. They wrap up by analyzing how AI is impacting sales, marketing, and attribution challenges in a fast-changing landscape.
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(00:00) Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
(04:58) The Role of AI in Entrepreneurship
(10:38) Leadership Lessons from Absence
(16:18) The Impact of AI on Sales and Marketing
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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Single Grain << Eric's ad agency
NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency
X @neilpatel, @ericosiu
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23:07
If You're Not Adopting AI, F**k You. You Will Be A Burden On Society, Unilever To Hire 20-30x More Influencers, How We're Handling Influencer Pitches, LLM Marketing Will Be Controlled By The Brand Side, Not SEO., How To Triple Your Form Conversion Rate
In this episode #2990, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss why adopting AI is essential, the tension between optimism and pessimism in business, and how to navigate chaos. They explore the growth of influencer marketing, B2B CTV advertising, and the evolving role of branding and AI in strategy. The episode wraps with thoughts on how media shapes public perception and business decisions.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Importance of AI Adoption
(02:14) Optimism vs. Pessimism in Business
(05:52) Navigating Chaos in Business
(06:21) The Rise of Influencer Marketing
(10:01) B2B CTV Advertising Insights
(11:11) Branding and AI in Marketing
(17:01) Media Influence on Business and Society
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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Single Grain << Eric's ad agency
NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency
X @neilpatel, @ericosiu
Instagram @neilpatel, @ericosiu
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24:42
When Marketing Can Go Wrong: Taco Bell Adds Quality Meats To Its Creative Roster, How We Are Going To Test Using AI On Our Marketing Qualified Leads
In this episode #2981, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss when marketing goes wrong, using Taco Bell’s quality meat announcement as an example, and contrast it with effective strategies that drive positive results. They highlight the role of AI in generating marketing qualified leads, the power of consistent follow-ups, and the value of authenticity and surrounding yourself with the right people. The conversation blends marketing insights with personal development advice.
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(00:00) When Marketing Goes Wrong
(01:00) When Marketing Goes Right
(03:05) AI in Marketing Qualified Leads
(06:09) The Importance of Follow-Ups
(08:58) Choosing the Right Circle
(11:58) Embracing Authenticity
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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Single Grain << Eric's ad agency
NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency
X @neilpatel, @ericosiu
Instagram @neilpatel, @ericosiu
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18:57
What I Learned By Talking To A Marketing Team About AI At A Company That Generates Over 20 Billion A Year, SEOs Are Getting Fired Left And Right
In this episode #2981, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI in marketing, highlighting the gap between AI adoption and actual business results. They explore the future of SEO, the importance of accountability in AI usage, and the need for consistent brand engagement. The conversation also emphasizes collaboration over competition in the agency space.
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(00:00) The AI Dilemma in Marketing
(03:09) Understanding the Impact of AI on Business
(06:05) The Disconnect Between AI Usage and Business Results
(09:03) The Future of SEO in an AI-Driven World
(12:07) Navigating AI Hallucinations and Accountability
(14:52) Building Brand Awareness Through Consistent Engagement
(17:58) Collaboration Over Competition in the Agency Space
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
Connect with Us:
Single Grain << Eric's ad agency
NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency
X @neilpatel, @ericosiu
Instagram @neilpatel, @ericosiu
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