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Ep 146: Boost Your Brand With Effective Storytelling

Ep 146: Boost Your Brand With Effective Storytelling

by Brad Friedman

Boost Your Brand With Effective Storytelling

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Samantha Carroll as they chat about the importance of integrating storytelling in your business and personal brand’s marketing mix.

As CEO and Principal Consultant of Once Upon A Brand, Samantha drives high-profile communications projects, ideates strategies, and defines messaging development for established and growth-stage clients, specializing in healthcare, advocacy, and education sectors. Samantha has advised organizations on ways to increase brand awareness and understanding and position themselves as industry leaders. Previous clients have included Mary’s Center, Walden University, IPS Learning (now Korn Ferry), Mylan Enterprises, Prevent Child Abuse America, and Historic Ships (in partnership with the Maryland Office of Tourism) on behalf of Maryland Fleet Week.

Samantha has been a Featured Expert on the Catalant blog, a Series Writer for Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s MBA Journal, and created content for The George Washington University Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Center for Integrative Medicine on behalf of the mindfulness program. In 2023, she led Once Upon A Brand to win a PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Pepperpot Award for excellence in Executive Communications. Samantha has been an invited Speaker at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where she also obtained her MBA, lending her experience to graduate students interested in entrepreneurship. She graduated cum laude with Honors in Economics from Emory University.

In this Episode:

Samantha talks about the importance of brands integrating storytelling into their marketing.
Samantha says we often identify with the characters we're seeing, resulting in a better connection with the brand.
Samantha discusses specific tactics lawyers can use to integrate storytelling into their marketing.
Samantha talks about using testimonials to help build your stories.
Samantha also says we need to rely on data we've collected to understand our audience and influence consumer behavior.

Quotes from this Episode:
“Stories as a piece of the marketing mix are an incredible way to connect with audiences.” – Samantha Carroll
“Facts tell. Stories sell.” – Samantha Carroll
“The storytelling piece has a different way of cutting through that noise and grabbing someone's attention.” – Samantha Carroll
“When we dig into the data, And we create a narrative around it or a way to use it to influence consumer behavior. That's where the real, you know, light bulbs, I think, go off.” – Samantha Carroll
“We want to think about how to connect the value of what you've done throughout your career to the experiences. And that's how we create the story.” – Samantha Carroll

Resources:

Samantha Carroll:

LinkedIn: Samantha Carroll
LinkedIn: Once Upon a Brand
Facebook: Once Upon a Brand
Instagram: Once Upon a Brand
Website: Once Upon a Brand
Free Workbook: The Consultants Brand Strategy Workbook. The Consultant’s Brand Strategy Workbook is a series of questions for consultants, coaches, and marketers to use throughout the client discovery process or for their own brand development. The workbook is based on years of stakeholder interviewing and learning how to assess the current state and work towards a better one.

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“Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
“The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
“100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Ep 145: Powering Your Business With AI-Driven Content Creation

Ep 145: Powering Your Business With AI-Driven Content Creation

by Brad Friedman

Powering Your Business With AI-Driven Content Creation

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

In this episode, Brad Friedman and Ajay Yadav dive deep into the need to consistently create content to boost your online presence and grow your business.

Ajay Yadav is a first-generation immigrant entrepreneur and angel investor. Dedicated to creating tools that connect people in today's remote-focused world, Ajay was honored in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2017 for his achievements in consumer technology. Motivated by the determination of immigrant women and BIPOC entrepreneurs, he began investing in companies like Coffee Meets Bagel, Doorvest, Simplified, and Squire while advising minority-led startups.

In this Episode:

Ajay talks about creating content on LinkedIn and other social platforms.
Ajay says we may have to focus on just one platform to keep up with our content creation.
Ajay discussed how it has become tougher to produce content and maintain our social platforms at the same time.
Ajay talks about the many benefits of social media marketing to grow your business.
Ajay also talks about all the different tools out there to help content creators.

Quotes from this Episode:
“I think it's just not creating content, but the type of content that's working today, can you keep up with that demand?” – Ajay Yadav
“And can you do it fast enough that you actually produce content consistently?” – Ajay Yadav
“Your money spent on social it's, I think by far the best investment you can make.” – Ajay Yadav
“I think there's so many tools out there. I'd say you should try them first. So you can get a feel for what AI can do for you.” – Ajay Yadav

Resources:

Ajay Yadav:
LinkedIn: Simplified
LinkedIn: Ajay Yadav
X: Simplified
X: Ajay Yadav
Instagram: Simplified
Website: Simplified

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And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

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Books
“Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
“The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
“100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Not every link is a referral link and some appear here because my guest spoke about them and I want to make it easy for you to check 'em out. Thank you!

Ep 144: Leveraging Podcasts For Business Growth

Ep 144: Leveraging Podcasts For Business Growth

by Brad Friedman

Leveraging Podcasts For Business Growth

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad as he sits down with Joe Cramond to discover the importance of authentic storytelling and how it can help you connect with your audience.

Joe Cramond is a digital marketing expert and the Head of Business Development at Pikkal & Co, an esteemed corporate podcast and podcast guesting agency at which Joe has been instrumental in steering global accounts and amplifying market presence. Joe is passionate about podcasting and its power to share authentic stories. He guides business owners through this medium, emphasizing the importance of embracing authenticity for success.

In the vast world of digital marketing, Joe stands out as an expert in lead generation and content marketing. His prowess extends beyond the realms of traditional marketing, as he excels in short and long-form video editing, weaving engaging narratives that captivate audiences. Joe's focus on SEO and crafting robust online customer journeys ensures not just visibility but tangible, meaningful results.

Beyond his professional prowess, Joe is a competitive bodybuilder, peak performance coach, and entrepreneur. His 17-year journey in bodybuilding, featuring accolades like a 2015 British NABBA bodybuilding finals 2nd place title, reflects his commitment to peak performance. Notably, he underwent a remarkable transformation, shedding 22kg in just 10 weeks while maintaining muscle mass through disciplined dieting and high-intensity strength training.

Joe seamlessly incorporates the mindset of extreme bodybuilding into his professional career. He believes the 0.1% performance improvement in bodybuilding parallels habits and workflows crucial for business success.

Joe's personal journey also delves into the unspoken conversation of male insecurity and mental health, drawing insights from overcoming his own insecurities. His dedication to championing peak performance extends beyond the gym, making him a valuable asset in both business development and personal growth.

In this Episode:

Joe talks about the importance of podcasting to show authenticity.
Joe says people are a lot more open and honest and authentic about their business journey with podcasting.
Joe discusses how listeners enjoy hearing about the road leaders have traveled.
Joe talks about integrating AI into podcasting, video and content creation.
Joe also discussed the importance of short form content to raise awareness.

Quotes from this Episode:
“User generated content needs to rise above that noise because there is so much noise on social media now with AI content.” – Joe Cramond
“So podcasts are very effective at having those authentic conversations and because they're quite raw and a lot of the times unedited you can kind of speak your truth and share stories about your life.” – Joe Cramond
“I see a big transition now in to video with AI, it's becoming incredible.” – Joe Cramond
“So the short form content is very important to lead people down a funnel of seeing you and hearing your insights and then wanting to learn more.” – Joe Cramond
“So I would always look at your expertise, look at what your business offers and also provide value within your content.” – Joe Cramond

Resources:

Joe Cramond:
LinkedIn: Joe Cramond
LinkedIn: Pikkal
Instagram: Joe Cramond
Website: Pikkal

We are sponsored by the Lomi Composter. Use “digitalslice” at checkout to save $50. Lomi is the world’s first Smart Waste kitchen composter. You too can have a cleaner, more sustainable home.

This podcast is brought to you by Magai. The tool we use for our AI needs. Magai is 12 AI apps in one. There's just one subscription to access all the best AI models. Get Magai right here, https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

Our favorite Social Media Management Tool is AgoraPulse
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Libsyn is the Host of The Digital Slice Podcast. Just use our Libsyn code SLICE at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/libsyn to get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn! Get your show on Apple Podcasts, get critical show-building stats—Libsyn even does video!

Streamyard is the tool we use to stream to all major platforms simultaneously directly from a browser. We also use Streamyard to record The Digital Slice Podcast because of its ability to provide us with crystal clear audio and 1080p video. Sign up today for free at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/streamyard

And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

Twitter:

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Books
“Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
“The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
“100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

Here's the equipment we use and recommend:

Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone http://amzn.to/2hWshL8

Heil Sound PRSM Champagne Shockmount http://amzn.to/2hUMVen

Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom http://amzn.to/2hXTvB1

RODE Videomic Shotgun Microphone https://amzn.to/3cZp2fD

Logitech C920 Webcam http://amzn.to/2hNhiQk

Roland R-05 Digital Recorder http://amzn.to/2zZ2vN4

Neewer 6×9 foot Green Screen https://amzn.to/35G4K6u

Elgato Key Light https://amzn.to/3ial9Fg

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Not every link is a referral link and some appear here because my guest spoke about them and I want to make it easy for you to check 'em out. Thank you!

Ep 141: Create Killer Marketing Funnels To Drive Sales

Ep 141: Create Killer Marketing Funnels To Drive Sales

by Brad Friedman

Create Killer Marketing Funnels To Drive Sales

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

In this episode of The Digital Slice Podcast, Brad Friedman and Taylor Frame discuss creating content that converts and using that content in marketing funnels.

Taylor Frame is the Co-Founder of Focus Funnels, an eCommerce growth shop. He has consulted and worked with over 400+ eComm companies. The agency has launched and scaled over 100 brands to consistent 6-figure months, finding creative solutions for bootstrapped founders.

Taylor helps people scale and optimize eCommerce businesses. He values honesty, transparency, and results. His purpose is to empower business owners, through proven growth strategies and principles, to truly own their business and enjoy their best life.

In addition to the overall success, Taylor’s team has managed over $300M in performance ad spend across a variety of niches, driving over $1 billion in tracked revenue.

In this Episode:

Taylor talks about creating content that converts.
Taylor discusses using AI to assist with marketing content creation.
Taylor says the content we create for our product should address the problem we solve.
Taylor talks about using paid ads,organic and influencers or affiliates to test our content in the funnel.
Taylor also says there a lot of different ways to measure whether our content is reaching the right audiene.

Quotes from this Episode:
“ People buy solutions to problems. That's why we mostly purchase stuff.” – Taylor Frame
“The funnel is the customer journey.” – Taylor Frame
“You just have to kind of think about, okay, what channel am I delivering this on? And is that user experience perfect?” – Taylor Frame
“If your click through rate is not very good, that means that yout product is either not great, or your audience is not interested, or the hook or the problem you're solving is not powerful enough.” – Taylor Frame
“If people think that Apple and Google and Facebook have our necessarily best interests in mind, they may be rudely awakened.” – Taylor Frame

Resources:

Taylor Frame:
LinkedIn: Taylor Frame
Facebook: Focus Funnels
Instagram: Taylor Frame
YouTube: Focus Funnels
Website: Focus Funnels

We are sponsored by the Lomi Composter. Use “digitalslice” at checkout to save $50. Lomi is the world’s first Smart Waste kitchen composter. You too can have a cleaner, more sustainable home.

This podcast is brought to you by Magai. The tool we use for our AI needs. Magai is 12 AI apps in one. There's just one subscription to access all the best AI models. Get Magai right here, https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

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Libsyn is the Host of The Digital Slice Podcast. Just use our Libsyn code SLICE at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/libsyn to get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn! Get your show on Apple Podcasts, get critical show-building stats—Libsyn even does video!

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And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

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