Ranked #1
#56: Geoff Smart, CEO of ghSMART and author of Who, lists essential focus areas for aspiring influencers
#56: Geoff Smart, CEO of ghSMART and author of Who, lists essential focus areas for aspiring influencers
Geoff’s business is largely about building and leading teams and the importance of the people you hire. Having a global ... Read more
9 Jan 2018
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27mins
Ranked #2
#36: Nathan Barry, founder of ConvertKit, on how transparency can boost your influence
#36: Nathan Barry, founder of ConvertKit, on how transparency can boost your influence
With a motto like “teach everything you know,” you can’t have many secrets. ConvertKit lays it all out for everyone -- y... Read more
20 Dec 2017
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33mins
Ranked #3
#43: Nicole Holland, host of The Business Building Rockstars Show podcast, gives tips on authenticity and confidence as an influencer
#43: Nicole Holland, host of The Business Building Rockstars Show podcast, gives tips on authenticity and confidence as an influencer
Nicole has interviewed over 220 high achievers, and she’s seen what it takes to connect with your audience. While she be... Read more
27 Dec 2017
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28mins
Ranked #4
#58: Ben Settle, leader in email-based copywriting, gives tips on finding your market
#58: Ben Settle, leader in email-based copywriting, gives tips on finding your market
Ben has engineered his life and business so that the main part of his day is writing a single, daily email for his list.... Read more
11 Jan 2018
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22mins
Ranked #5
#39: Jay Davis, online video marketing and virality expert, on what makes videos go viral
#39: Jay Davis, online video marketing and virality expert, on what makes videos go viral
Jay had a part in the creation of the viral Color Run video which helped make the Color Run the largest running event in... Read more
23 Dec 2017
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20mins
Ranked #6
#47: Dan Kuschell, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and angel investor, discusses the importance of holding true to your core values
#47: Dan Kuschell, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and angel investor, discusses the importance of holding true to your core values
You’ve heard it said -- “Find your niche. Don’t try to be all things to all people.” Knowing and understanding your own ... Read more
31 Dec 2017
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20mins
Ranked #7
#53: Matthew Sweetwood, CEO of beBee, gives tips on building a social media based personal brand
#53: Matthew Sweetwood, CEO of beBee, gives tips on building a social media based personal brand
It’s true that you can’t be everything to everyone and that you need to have a niche and speak in your own voice. But ar... Read more
6 Jan 2018
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25mins
Ranked #8
#46: Jake Larsen, founder of Video Power Marketing and YouTube Marketing Ambassador, on how he gets 3x return on ad spend for his clients
#46: Jake Larsen, founder of Video Power Marketing and YouTube Marketing Ambassador, on how he gets 3x return on ad spend for his clients
It’s easy to be intimidated by video, but you can do this. Jake advises that you don’t get bogged down in perfectionism ... Read more
30 Dec 2017
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23mins
Ranked #9
#48: Cheryl Snapp Conner -- thought leader, PR specialist, journalist -- gives tips on utilizing the “long tail” to build your platform
#48: Cheryl Snapp Conner -- thought leader, PR specialist, journalist -- gives tips on utilizing the “long tail” to build your platform
Amy Morin’s viral “Mentally strong people...” article made an impression on Cheryl, and she wrote a parallel article. Di... Read more
1 Jan 2018
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22mins
Ranked #10
#33: Amy Morin, best-selling author and mental strength coach, on what to do when your content goes viral
#33: Amy Morin, best-selling author and mental strength coach, on what to do when your content goes viral
Amy wrote a letter to herself and later decided to turn it into a blog post. Next thing she knew, she was being intervie... Read more
17 Dec 2017
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17mins
Ranked #11
#50: Matt Bodnar, host of The Science of Success Podcast, on the hidden benefit of interviewing little-known guests
#50: Matt Bodnar, host of The Science of Success Podcast, on the hidden benefit of interviewing little-known guests
Matt has interviewed over 100 guests on his podcast -- guests like Ryan Holiday, Megan Bruno, and Tal Ben-Shahar. In tod... Read more
3 Jan 2018
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17mins
Ranked #12
#30: Molly Beck, author of Reach Out, founder of Messybun.com, on building a digital network from scratch
#30: Molly Beck, author of Reach Out, founder of Messybun.com, on building a digital network from scratch
Molly’s book Reach Out was inspired by a blog post that went viral. Molly has prioritized and systematized connecting wi... Read more
14 Dec 2017
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27mins
Ranked #13
#59: Jenn Herman, Instagram marketing expert, gives foundational tips for building your influence on Instagram
#59: Jenn Herman, Instagram marketing expert, gives foundational tips for building your influence on Instagram
Jenn holds down a regular brick-and-mortar job while being a mom and also building her influencer career. She writes, bl... Read more
12 Jan 2018
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16mins
Ranked #14
#38: Erin Bury, marketing expert and founder of Eighty-eight, applying marketing concepts of big companies to personal brands
#38: Erin Bury, marketing expert and founder of Eighty-eight, applying marketing concepts of big companies to personal brands
Erin helps tech startups and organizations build their brands by focusing on storytelling and by becoming established au... Read more
22 Dec 2017
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16mins
Ranked #15
#32: Lisa Wang, Olympian and founder of SheWorx, on the importance of win-win structures
#32: Lisa Wang, Olympian and founder of SheWorx, on the importance of win-win structures
There can only be one winner in a gymnastics competition, but most of life is not a zero-sum. Win-win opportunities abou... Read more
16 Dec 2017
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28mins
Ranked #16
#42: A.J. Wilcox, LinkedIn advertising expert and founder of B2Linked, gives tips on how to get results from LinkedIn ads
#42: A.J. Wilcox, LinkedIn advertising expert and founder of B2Linked, gives tips on how to get results from LinkedIn ads
At first glance, LinkedIn ads seem pricey compared to other social media platforms, but they allow you to reach prospect... Read more
26 Dec 2017
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24mins
Ranked #17
#61: Chirag Kulkarni, founder of Taco and contributing writer for ReadWrite, Fortune Magazine, and many others, gives a blueprint for building your influence
#61: Chirag Kulkarni, founder of Taco and contributing writer for ReadWrite, Fortune Magazine, and many others, gives a blueprint for building your influence
Chirag became a Huffington Post contributor around the age of 18 and had firmly established his expertise as a marketer ... Read more
14 Jan 2018
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22mins
Ranked #18
#40: Nathan Chan, founder of Foundr Magazine, gives tips on building social media audiences to grow your business
#40: Nathan Chan, founder of Foundr Magazine, gives tips on building social media audiences to grow your business
Nathan created Foundr because he saw a gap in the information that was readily available to entrepreneurs. He was lookin... Read more
24 Dec 2017
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21mins
Ranked #19
#57: Bryan Kramer, keynote speaker, author, and CEO of Purematter, on bringing the human factor into marketing
#57: Bryan Kramer, keynote speaker, author, and CEO of Purematter, on bringing the human factor into marketing
Whether you’re promoting a business, an idea, or a personal brand, don’t overlook the importance of the keeping it human... Read more
10 Jan 2018
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22mins
Ranked #20
#51: Austin Fabel, producer of the Science of Success podcast, gives practical advice for new podcasters
#51: Austin Fabel, producer of the Science of Success podcast, gives practical advice for new podcasters
A podcast should be good for all involved: the guest, the audience, and the host. In today’s episode learn how to make s... Read more
4 Jan 2018
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19mins