Destroy the Box: Recent Episodes
Brooks Conkle
In business, we're told we need to think outside the box. But why not destroy it instead?Build income streams & live a flexible life.This podcast talks about money-making ideas, personal finance, and the adventure of life.Because life and business are a giant adventure, and I want to live it with you!Have fun - Try new things - Be unconventional.Destroy the Box!
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Is SEO finally on its way out? With new search engines emerging and AI transforming how we find information, Google’s monopoly on search is facing serious competition. In this video, we explore the downfall of traditional SEO, the rise of alternative search engines, and what content creators and businesses need to know to stay relevant. Are we witnessing the end of an era? Let’s dive in and find out!
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I update my community each week on my online business projects and the tools I'm testing out.
Plus, get a list of my favorite business ideas.
We can also chat over on YouTube.
SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #Google #AI #Entrepreneur
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If you can't tell by now, I'm obsessed with Beehiiv --- if you want to try it out, get a discount with my link: https://www.brooksconkle.com/beehiiv
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I update my community each week on my online business projects and the tools I'm testing out.
Plus, get a list of my favorite business ideas.
We can also chat over on YouTube.
#EmailMarketing #NewsletterPlatform #Beehiiv #EmailNewsletter #Review
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I loved Convertkit, but...
Then they did me wrong.
But that's a story for another day.
So, I started hunting for a replacement.
And then I fell in love with beehiiv.... (you save 20% with my link since I'm a partner).
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I update my community each week on my online business projects and the tools I'm testing out.
Plus, get a list of my favorite business ideas.
We can also chat over on YouTube.
Send us a text
I moved away from Mailchimp years ago.
As soon as I get a client that uses Mailchimp, I force them to move also.
Just kidding, I ask nicely.
Connect to see how I use tools weekly in my business projects.
Plus, get a list of business ideas.
We can also chat over on YouTube.
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Mark Matthews, creator of 42 Freeway, shares his journey of building a successful local news and events website. Despite lacking a background in SEO or media, Mark found success by providing engaging stories that resonate with his audience. He discusses strategies for finding local business stories, the power of social media in driving traffic, and the challenges of scaling his business. Mark also explores the importance of personal branding and the potential for monetization through sponsored content. His story highlights the value of creating a strong online presence and connecting with the local community.
00:00 Introduction to the Local Media Mogul
00:39 The Power of Local Stories: A Case Study
00:59 Behind the Scenes: Running a Local Media Brand
01:49 The Unexpected Journey to Success
02:23 The Impact of Social Media on Local News
02:42 The Art of Storytelling in Local News
03:58 The Secret Sauce: Early Identification of New Developments
04:31 The Role of Community Engagement in Local News
04:39 The Challenges and Strategies of Getting Insider Information
05:55 The Power of SEO and Social Media in Local News
06:04 Becoming a Local Celebrity: The Perks and Challenges
06:53 The Role of Technology in Local News Reporting
07:41 The Competitive Landscape of Local News
19:41 The Journey to Full-Time Local News Reporting
24:23 The Challenge of Content Creation
25:19 Exploring the Mediavine Platform
26:25 The Power of Email Newsletters
27:16 The Impact of Social Media on Traffic
27:43 The Importance of Being Multichannel
27:49 The Risks of Relying Solely on SEO
30:39 The Role of Personal Branding
32:24 The Challenge of Scaling and Outsourcing
37:52 The Strategy for Monetizing Content
40:44 The Dilemma of Promoting Events
48:04 The Potential of Direct Ads
50:04 The Future of 42 Freeway
SEO #mediavine #localmedia
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Check out Link Whisper (tool mentioned): https://www.brooksconkle.com/linkwhisper
Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into "The Evolution of Online Business" with the legendary Spencer Haws! In this captivating discussion, Brooks explores Spencer's 12-year legacy in blogging, uncovering the secrets behind his million monthly page views. Get ready to be inspired by Spencer's entrepreneurial triumphs, including his ventures in site acquisitions, WordPress plugins, and even a pillow business. Discover the strategies that propelled Spencer to success and find out if his wife shares his enthusiasm for business pursuits. Join us on this insightful adventure!
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Link up with Jamie I.F. on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Jamie_IF
Or via his website: https://increasing.com/
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Paul raised close to a million dollars to start and run a portfolio of websites. They have some solid processes put together for how they are growing these websites and choose which to invest further in. Enjoy.
Connect with Paul here: https://twitter.com/PALemley
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Disclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!
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Doug's a smart dude in the space. He runs multiple podcasts, and he designs his business around his life (not the other way around!) I think there are plenty of takeaways that you get gather. Enjoy!
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Disclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with any other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. You get the same price whether you use our special link or not, and sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!
Had a great chat with Carl. He's a nice guy and very passionate and knowledgeable about affiliate marketing and building teams.
You can find links to link up with Carl in this article: https://www.brooksconkle.com/top-online-business-owners/
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https://www.brooksconkle.com/100ideas
I had a great chat with Mushfiq. We talked about his flips, what his business looks like today, and what he sees for the future.
We compare flipping websites to real estate and talk about some of the big brands that he likes to bash publicly online via Twitter (he looks out for us smaller website owners).
In 2023, I plan to connect with at least 25 different folks in my industry and meet them for a virtual online business coffee chat.
Who should I connect with next???
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To get more info on eXp Realty, set up a time to chat or check out a few of the articles located here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/more-info-on-exp-realty/
Julie moved her 20 agent brokerage over to the eXp Realty a few years ago --- and she says it's better than she even initially thought it would be. She previously had 4 offices and major overhead in running her regular operation and her REO business. All of that has been reduced dramatically and she's able to run a more lean and profitable real estate business!
You can reach out to Julie at:
251-665-4665
julie.martin@exprealty.com
I've been hustling for 15+ years now.
If you want to see how my family makes money, see:
https://www.brooksconkle.com/streams-of-income
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Jason and I first met online, as I saw that he was making some cool blog content around using side hustles to pay down his debt.
He publicly tracks where his debt is as a way to show his progress to others.
It's also pretty motivating.
Check him out here: https://mymoneychronicles.com/
We dive in and talk about @Your Friend Andy YouTube growth, cryptocurrencies (he's now a crypto millionaire), and chat some affiliate marketing.
I heard about this guy named Andy that attended FinCon (we were both there but didn't meet).
He's had great growth on his YouTube channel and I wanted to get to know him better.
If you'd like to follow his brand, find him here: https://yourfriendandy.com/
We go at it for an hour in the world of Bitcoin's new time highs with the new ETF that just launched.
We talk about DeFi and how companies like Blockfi and Celsius are changing the game and creating financial products on top of the blockchain.
We get into cryptocurrencies.
We talk about an NFT purchase where I made a 10,000% annualized rate of return (see it at https://www.tiktok.com/@brooksconkle/... )
We discuss NFTs and their multiple uses and the future of NFT projects.
Skip to the Good Stuff...
0:00 - Meet Sean
3:20 - Why did crypto drop in price?
5:50 - Bitcoin ETF and new high price
10:07 - What the heck is DeFi?
17:00 - What to look out for with DeFi?
19:18 - What is a cryptocurrency and why so many?
25:45 - Great example of the Bitcoin lightning network
27:47 - NFT Talk!
34:00 - NFTs are more than art
37:30 - my NFT purchases (1 sold for a 10,000% annualized return!)
48:49 - NFT horse racing
56:24 - Doge to the moon!
To follow Sean, check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InvestWithF...
Catherine Arensberg makes incredible content that compliments her outdoor design business.
She adds her content to both YouTube and Amazon Prime Video.
Connect with Catherine:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SimpleHonestDesign
Brady is an entrepreneur like me. We met at FinCon and talked about his app with hundreds of thousands of users called Debt Payoff Planner.
He worked on the app for 6 years part-time and recently left the corporate structure to focus on growing it full-time --- my kind of guy!
We talked about his story, goal setting, personal finance, and hustles.
Connect with Brady at:
https://twitter.com/brady_benware
and check out and download their app here:
https://debt-payoff-planner.com/
Chris is a fellow hustler in arms. We share a lot in common with ideas of buying and starting businesses as well as creating multiple streams of income (https://www.brooksconkle.com/streams-of-income)
In this Money Chat, we talk about his inflatable business, selling pine straw, mining bitcoin, TikTok, and flipping shoes.
Connect with Chris at:
https://www.tiktok.com/@middleclassmann
https://www.youtube.com/middleclassmann
Brad ( https://www.zerodebtcoach.com/ ) and I met recently at FinCon and both share a passion for personal finance and helping folks take control of their finances.
In today's live, we covered a ton of topics:
1. Why you should attend FinCon if you're a creator.
2. Side hustle ideas and ways to make money.
3. Whether credit cards are smart or not.
4. Tools for video editing and 3 ways to improve your YouTube channel.
Check out Brad's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroDebtCoach
Dr. Gia Wiggins' HR management career has spanned 21 years.
She has all kinds of credentials with impressive letters behind them -- BAs, MBAs, SPHRs, SHRM-SCPs.
In 2015, Gia founded Morale Resource LLC, a boutique human resources consulting firm that specializes in building and repairing human resource functions for small and mid-sized businesses.
She is also an Adjunct Instructor teaching Human Resources Management, Intro to Business, and Small Business Entrepreneurship.
Find more episodes at: https://www.brooksconkle.com/podcast
Jarrett McCraw is the co-owner of Mighty, a digital marketing agency. We discuss how an agency is an extension of your marketing team and can add a layer of creativity and have vast experience across a multitude of creative campaigns.
We also rapid-fire through social media platforms to give our thoughts on them.
Today, we're going to chat with Leavie King, an entrepreneur that has made speaking his career.
We're pleased to have him with us today to discuss building culture and speaking full time.
To connect with Leavie King visit http://coachedup2success.com/
To connect with me visit https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Michelle Parvinrough, currently the executive director of Innovation PortAL, has been a startup cheerleader for over 15 years. She has focused her career on entrepreneur & startup support.
Originally from Lower Alabama she spent the last 13 years in Colorado working to support entrepreneurs and early-stage startups, but we got her back down South!
To connect with me, visit https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Drew Hall is a master videographer and marketer and has worked on feature films as well as consult brands on their own branding.
To learn more about Drew, visit https://crftshodigital.com/
To connect with me, visit https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Looking to build better culture or teams?
This is a great conversation on it with Brooks Briz, an expert on all 3.
Connect with me at: https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Stacy Wellborn is a go-getter that wears many hats (would an entrepreneur have it any other way?)
We talk about some of her ventures and Container Yard (no shipping containers! It's a coworking space)
We review what coworking is, how it is progressing, and where we see it heading in the future.
If you want to connect with Container Yard - check out https://www.containeryardworks.com/
To connect with me visit https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Kevin Mohler is a highly regarded, globally recognized entrepreneur, author, trainer, and professional speaker, having built 6 companies totaling over $100 million in revenue by the age of 30. He has been featured in Home Business Connection and Success From Home Magazine and has been interviewed numerous times on the radio, podcasts and TV shows.
Kevin has spoken to business groups, corporations, schools, sales teams, Executive boards, and churches internationally to audiences as large as 14,000, and has shared the stage with icons such as Jack Canfield, Les Brown, Robert Kiyosaki, Grant Cardone, Daymond John, and a host of others. He has given over 600 keynote presentations and has built several multimillion-dollar companies, all before the age of 30. He is the founder of StrategicLifeDesign.com, teaching you how to strategically design every aspect of your life to transform the life you have to the life you truly desire.
Connect with Kevin at https://www.strategiclifedesign.com/
Connect with me at https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Tarah Keech (thought whisperer) and I talk Goals, The Brain, & Mindset. She has a Masters in Clinical Psychology and is a Burnout Prevention and Recovery Expert.
Get more of her at https://www.tarahkeech.com/
Get more of me at https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Katie and I discuss how she starting building online communities at the age of 9 and was just recently involved in an online event that they were able to stream live on Facebook across audiences of 30,000,000 people in a matter of 12 days. She's also a professor and runs a student-led marketing agency called Good Work which works with non-profits and churches.
Get more at https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Looking to start a YouTube Channel but not sure where to begin? In this episode my wife Mandee hits me with questions on how to get started. We also hear from a few large YouTubers (500,000+ subscribers!) on if you should start a channel in 2020.
Interested to start a brand, newsletter, or media company? We started a local media company called The Mobile Rundown that connects the community to events via online an print. It also produces events to connect the community. Connect with us more here.
Want to know the pros and cons of working at home vs. an office? Hang out with us as we have a discussion about it here, as we've done it (and do it) both ways. And connect with us further here.
Tired of those meetings that the only purpose seems to set another meeting? Want to have an effective meeting? Connect with us as we share some tips on how to do this. Connect with us further here.
Want to produce an event? Then get ready for it to notgo as you planned. Already produce events? Then you know what we're talking about here. Come join the conversation. After you listen, find more episodes here.
Are you a full-time side-hustler and sometimes you're thrown off by that question that typically one of the first 2? Come on, you know the ones.
Where are you from?
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Have a listen, and we'll discuss these.
This was recorded prior to the COVID-19 outbreak which disrupted the travel and hospitality industries (Airbnb included).
We believe that long-term our short term rental strategies will remain the same, so connect with us as we journey through our current business strategy and process. Connect with us more here.
Looking at a large project can be daunting. It can be scary. If you're looking at a project that you don't think you can ever accomplish then you definitely need to break it down into smaller tasks that you can accomplish and move forward. Have a listen.
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Want a way to teach young people how to think like an entrepreneur while having fun and an impact on your local community? Then create a BizKidz (Children's Business Fair) of your own! Let's chat about it. Connect with us more here.
Mandee and I have been in business with each other for 10+ years. We've learned a lot. We value our personal relationship above any business venture that we embark upon.
Listen in this episode as we talk about being in business with each other and things that we do to make our working relationship the best that it can be.
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We are now 'cruisers' and even earned a free cruise based on a recent credit card offer that we took on. We find cruises to be one of the most affordable vacation types that exist, as our goal is just to relax and get away and live simply for a few days.
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We often need to get out of our routine to work on projects that won't normally get done. A 'workation' is perfect for that. We take approximately 1 per quarter. It allows us to relax in a cool new location and focus on specific projects that we're looking to move forward.
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Fostering has taught us much about teamwork and serving ideas larger than ourselves.
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We have run and operated a short term rental using Airbnb and VRBO for 5 years and are now expanding that operation. We discuss our strategies as well as what we've learned in the hospitality business operating a short term rental.
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Mandee and I each review our favorite tools that we use on a daily basis to help run our businesses and lives.
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Let's get to know each other. We want you to learn a bit about us and the businesses that we run so that you can see if you think that we can bring you value. We hope we can. We look forward to not just thinking outside the box, but destroying it with you.
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