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“100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Ep 193: 25% of Your Ad Spend Might Be Funding Organized Crime

25% of Your Ad Spend Might Be Funding Organized Crime

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

Join Brad Friedman and Rich Kahn as they chat about how every business doing any amount of digital advertising is likely experiencing ad fraud.

Co-Founder and CEO of Anura, proud father of four, and serial entrepreneur since 1993, Rich Kahn is a dedicated professional with decades of experience in digital marketing. He started Anura, an ad fraud solution designed to improve campaign performance by accurately exposing bots, malware, and human fraud. His track record of success includes operating a business that made the Inc. 5000 list for five years in a row, achieving an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for technology, and operating one of the fastest-growing advertising & marketing companies in the U.S.

In this Episode:

Rich talks about the amount of ad fraud every business is experiencing.
Rich businesses that buy cheaper traffic are buying fraud.
Rich says these fraudsters are trying to generate revenue from the publisher.
Rich believes about 50% of programmatic advertising is fraudulent.
Rich discusses how all sizes of businesses are affected by ad fraud.

Quotes from this Episode:
“But five to 10% of that stuff is fraudulent. So most of the platforms that I've come across do not tell you.” – Rich Kahn
“Look at programmatic 50% fraud and there's a complex reason behind why that's the case.” – Rich Kahn
“There's a fraud level that's gonna shut your business down.” – Rich Kahn
“When's the best time to defend against fraud? When you don't think you need it.” – Rich Kahn
“It's not a matter of if fraud is happening to you. It's a matter of how much fraud is happening to you.” – Rich Kahn

Resources:

Rich Kahn:
LinkedIn: Rich Kahn
Facebook: Anura
X: Rich Kahn
Instagram: Anura
YouTube: Anura
Website: Anura

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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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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 192: An Innovative Approach To Marketing And Love

An Innovative Approach To Marketing And Love

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

Join Brad Friedman and Lorene Cowan as they talk about the marketing of a dating app for entrepreneurs who want to connect with like-minded people.

Lorene Cowan is a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners thrive — not just in their ventures, but in life and love. Her entrepreneurial journey began in elementary school, where she transformed old holiday cards into handmade bookmarks and sold out every batch. That early knack for innovation and problem-solving set the stage for a career defined by bold ideas and game-changing solutions.

Lorene earned her Master’s Degree in Business Management from Harvard, where she sharpened her expertise in business strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship. She leveraged these skills to build The Experts Tribe, a platform that connects aspiring entrepreneurs with elite industry leaders, and Yoke, a revolutionary dating app designed exclusively for business owners.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lorene launched The Experts Tribe after recognizing a shift. Professionals were reevaluating their careers and seeking new opportunities. She saw the potential to bridge the gap between emerging entrepreneurs and seasoned experts, many earning six to eight figures. By tapping into her network, she built a powerful platform where top business minds share their expertise, providing a curated collection of 200+ business opportunities to help entrepreneurs launch and scale successful ventures.

As an Entrepreneurial Life Strategist and founder of The Experts Tribe Entrepreneurial Success Lab, Lorene coaches business owners on aligning financial success with personal fulfillment. Her work emphasizes accountability, work-life balance, and strategic decision-making, ensuring that entrepreneurs build not just wealth, but a life they love.

Inspired by her own experiences, Lorene created Yoke to help entrepreneurs connect with like-minded individuals who share their ambition, drive, and lifestyle. More than just a dating app, Yoke fosters both romantic and professional connections, allowing users to earn commissions as matchmakers. With Yoke, business owners no longer have to choose between love and success. They can have both.

Lorene’s work has been featured on Fox, CBS, NBC, Entrepreneur, and top New York City media outlets. She is an active member of the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs and the Harvard Alumni Association.

When she’s not building businesses or coaching entrepreneurs, Lorene enjoys traveling and spending quality time with friends and family. Proving that true success is about more than just business; it’s about building a fulfilling life.

In this Episode:

Lorene talks about a dating app she's about to release, called Yoke.
Lorene says her app is for entrepreneurs who want to connect with other entrepreneurs.
Lorene says her marketing is multi-faceted, and taking place on multiple channels.
Lorene introduces us to the Dream 100 List.
Lorene also talks about .

Quotes from this Episode:
“And I think with this dating app, it's different from other dating apps because we are, I. pushing the idea of fostering a relationship with you. Fostering a relationship with your business. Fostering your relationship with others.” – Lorene Cowan
“We're literally looking for people that are looking to have a more balanced, holistic life that maybe have, was a part of the crazy rat race called entrepreneurship.” – Lorene Cowan
“Build real genuine relationships, and I think it will catapult anything you're working on.” – Lorene Cowan
“We want two people to come together that are looking for real relationship, real partnership, to move together as one and create support for one another and create time for one another.” – Lorene Cowan
“It's okay to just take the time to reflect and say, Hey, I've been doing something wrong and I wanna fix that.” – Lorene Cowan

Resources:

Lorene Cowan:
Email: Lorene Cowan
Website: Yolk

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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Are you looking for an email service provider that has stood the test of time? Be sure to look at Constant Contact, the provider we use. Constant Contact

Are you looking for a CRM for your business? We suggest taking a look at a few different ones before making your decision. Be sure to look at Nimble, one of our favorite CRMs, and take advantage of a 14-day free trial.

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 191: The Detective’s Guide To Email Marketing

The Detective’s Guide To Email Marketing

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

Join Brad and Dan Nikas as they chat about transitioning from being a homicide detective to an email marketing guru, and the state of email marketing today.

Dan Nikas is an expert in Meta advertising and email marketing for e-commerce, known for his innovative strategies and impressive results.

Dan's journey is as compelling as his expertise. Before entering the world of e-commerce, he spent 17 years as a homicide detective, a role that honed his analytical skills and deep understanding of human behavior. This background has uniquely positioned him to excel in marketing, allowing him to connect with audiences on a profound level. Despite having no formal marketing training, Dan's transition from law enforcement to successful entrepreneurship showcases his adaptability and innovative spirit.

As the founder of GearBunch, a globally successful fitness apparel brand, Dan has demonstrated his prowess by consistently driving 20-30% of the brand’s revenue through meticulously crafted email marketing campaigns. His unique approach has earned him a spot on Meta’s Australian Business Council, where his unconventional yet highly effective methods caught the attention of industry leaders, leading him to become a global trainer for Meta.

In the realm of Meta advertising, Dan’s achievements are remarkable. His strategies, such as using Facebook Messenger for e-commerce, have consistently delivered outstanding results, even deviating from conventional practices. This innovative approach led Meta to invite him as a global trainer, where he shares his insights and teaches businesses how to optimize their advertising efforts.

In this Episode:

Dan shares his story of transitioning from a homicide cop to a digital marketer.
Dan says many of the skills he developed as a cop transferred well to digital marketing.
Dan talks about the need to segment our email lists and send the right email to the right person at the right time.
Dan discusses his strategy of using GIFs in email campaigns.
Dan also talks about the need to take a close look at your marketing funnel and confirm it's in line with your buyer's journey.

Quotes from this Episode:
“A lot of the time I found some really unique ways or strategies to approach things that people hadn't thought of before or hadn't thought of in the context that I was using them.” – Dan Nikas
“We segment, we tag people, we talk to people about the right thing, at the right time, in the right way.” – Dan Nikas
“Calls to action always have to be above the fold. So especially look at that on a mobile, people are inherently lazy.” – Dan Nikas
“So make half a dozen emails that address every one of those same queries that come up all the time and space them out over those 29 days.” – Dan Nikas

Resources:

Dan Nikas:
LinkedIn: Dan Nikas
Facebook: Elite Brands with Dan Nikas
Instagram: Elite Brands with Dan Nikas
YouTube: Elite Brands with Dan Nikas
Website: Elite Brands

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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Are you looking for an email service provider that has stood the test of time? Be sure to look at Constant Contact, the provider we use. Constant Contact

Are you looking for a CRM for your business? We suggest taking a look at a few different ones before making your decision. Be sure to look at Nimble, one of our favorite CRMs, and take advantage of a 14-day free trial.

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:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefriedmangroup

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-friedman-group-llc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/friedmansocialmedia

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

LED Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/35GBPiW

Desk Mounting Stand https://amzn.to/3qanNxM

These products and more can be found at our Amazon Store Front
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We highly recommend you use TubeBuddy to up your YouTube game!
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Thank you for trusting me with my honest opinion on future purchases you may make after listening to this podcast. I am always completely transparent with you. As a friend of The Friedman Group, LLC you allow me to be able to use affiliate/referral links when suggesting items for purchase. Please know I am a customer myself or have done sufficient research to feel comfortable sharing these links with you. When you click on a link and purchase the item I may receive a small “commission.” This allows me to continue to provide you with quality content and doesn't affect you in any way at checkout.

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 190: How To Get Your Brand Noticed In The Age Of AI Search And Zero-Click Results

How To Get Your Brand Noticed In The Age Of AI Search And Zero-Click Results

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

In this episode of The Digital Slice Podcast, Brad Friedman and Dmitry Dragilev discuss the state of SEO in 2025 and the tactics you need to succeed.

Dmitry Dragilev is an online entrepreneur who has built four software businesses, which were acquired by Google in 2014, Semrush in 2023, early Slack employees, and Mangools in 2024. His current role is the Growth Advisor at Mangools, where he is helping scale a set of simple and powerful SEO tools for any business or brand.

He has utilized unconventional content marketing, PR, and SEO to scale his companies and achieve all four exits. He has consulted and helped over 100 companies in the last decade, including DowJones, Realtor.com, Nextiva, Aura, Pipedrive, Wistia, CultureAmp, Backlinko, Helpscout rank #1 organically on Google for their key terms.

Dmitry is a contributor for Intuit, Forbes, Entrepreneur, TheNextWeb, TechCrunch, Moz, AListApart, SEMRush, Mashable, Huffington Post, WIRED and many others.

In this Episode:

Dmitry talks about the current state of SEO.
Dmitry says about 60% of people are made aware of your brand in search results. But, they don't click on the link, they go directly to your website.
Dmitry believes that today, the key for businesses is to be consistently showing up in search results.
Dmitry discusses how marketing is shifting today.
Dmitry also talks about what brands need to do to be found by AI.

Quotes from this Episode:
“Anytime you're searching stuff, just put in what are the sources you use to come up with this answer.” – Dmitry Dragilev
“[Google has] all the information boxes and everything else underneath it, and it, prevents people from clicking. Zero Click World, they're call it.” – Dmitry Dragilev
“And so to rank it doesn't mean you're gonna get traffic to rank now means it's a brand visibility thing.” – Dmitry Dragilev
“Now the social media sites, even if I rank number one for this keyword on Google. It doesn't equate to traffic or money in any way.” – Dmitry Dragilev
“People are gonna shy away from, these social media platforms because they don't translate into traffic.” – Dmitry Dragilev

Resources:

Dmitry Dragilev:
LinkedIn: Dmitry Dragilev
Website: PR That Converts
Website: TopicRanker
Website: Mangools
Website: Dmitry Dragilev

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

Are you looking for an email service provider that has stood the test of time? Be sure to look at Constant Contact, the provider we use. Constant Contact

Are you looking for a CRM for your business? We suggest taking a look at a few different ones before making your decision. Be sure to look at Nimble, one of our favorite CRMs, and take advantage of a 14-day free trial.

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:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefriedmangroup

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-friedman-group-llc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/friedmansocialmedia