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Are you looking for THE edge you need to stand out from the crowd? In this episode of The Growth Pod, Becky Warrak shares the nitty-gritty of why writing a book could be the competitive edge that you've been looking for. Specifically, Becky shares:Why writing a book can be game-changing for your marketing strategyHow to make writing EASY by leveraging content you've already createdCommon pitfalls to avoid when writing a bookHow much it costs to publish a book using the three most common publishing methodsMentioned in This Episode:Becky's Book: Self-Publish Your Book Like a ProBlog Post: Should I Self-Publish My Book?About Becky:Becky is the owner of Raven Crest Books, a publisher for business owners and entrepreneurs in the online coaching space. She also mentors online coaches to write and publish their own work in order to grow their authority and build their businesses.Let’s Connect!Be the First to Know When Episodes are LiveConnect with Angela on LinkedInWork With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love.Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned above are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link or make a purchase using it, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our podcast and allows us to continue bringing you great content. We only recommend products and services we truly believe in. Thanks for your support!

Join Angela as she reveals the game-changing strategies that have transformed her business in just six months, and learn how you can apply these lessons to your own business growth journey.Mentioned in This Episode:Join the waitlist for Angela's new book ← and get free resources, early access, and an exclusive discount when you sign up.Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

During our discussion, Stephanie shares how you can intentionally create a brand and life that perfectly aligns with your values and vision. She shares her personal journey of transformation and how it led to her unique methodology, Rebrand Your Life™, which empowers individuals and businesses to tap into their intuition and refresh their energy. Stephanie provides practical advice on how to re-envision branding from a holistic perspective, emphasizing the importance of aligning business practices with personal well-being and energetic balance.Listeners will leave with actionable insights on reshaping their brand identity and personal life to foster a fulfilling and aligned existence. Join us to discover how you can start your journey towards a more intentional and harmonious life and business.About Stephanie:Stephanie Riel is a 14-year entrepreneur, investor, speaker, branding consultant to 6-and-7-figure businesses turned holistic business mentor,  healer and ​energetics guide.This former marketing agency owner and branding expert took her own life from Burnout to Bliss™ . She’s passionate about helping others tap into their intuition, refresh their energy and Rebrand Your Life™ (or business)!Stephanie fell in love with sound healing, energetics, ​frequency and mediation on her own healing journey. In her personal time she's either making matcha, traveling or spending time with her pup, Teddy the schnoodle.Mentioned in This Episode:Costa Rica RetreatStephanie's on InstagramStephanie's WebsiteLet’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Unlock the secret to tripling your conversion rates with Mark Wonderlin's expert strategies on leveraging video content for your business, only on The Growth Pod.In this episode of The Growth Pod, Mark shares his expert insights on how businesses can leverage video content to triple conversion rates. He explains the importance of aligning video content with overall business objectives and delves into the techniques that make videos compelling enough to drive traffic and boost sales. Whether you're a small business owner or a marketing professional, this episode will equip you with the tools you need to transform your video content into a powerful conversion engine.Tune in to learn how to maximize your video marketing efforts and see tangible results in your business’s performance.About Mark:Meet Mark Wonderlin, the visionary founder of Mosaic Media Films, a leading force in the world of video production and marketing. With a passion for crafting creative business videos that don't just captivate but convert, Mark has carved a niche for himself in the video marketing industry.As the driving force behind Mosaic Media Films, Mark brings more than expertise in video production – he brings a strategic marketing mindset. What sets his company apart is the unwavering focus on the marketing side of video content. Mark collaborates closely with clients, delving into the sales & marketing strategies of their businesses and funnels. This deep understanding allows him to create videos strategically tailored to drive traffic and boost sales.In the digital world where content is king, Mark stands out by not just creating visually stunning videos but by ensuring they align seamlessly with the client's broader marketing objectives. Mark and his team’s commitment to excellence and innovation has earned Mosaic Media Films the highest-rated video production company in Austin.Mentioned in this Episode:Work with MarkIf you'd like to learn more about video but don't know where to start, you can get a variety of great tools, quizzes, checklists, and videos for Free (no email required): https://mosaicmediafilms.com/resourcesLet’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Discover how to harness your unique strengths and become a leader who inspires, with Andrea Johnson's transformative insights on magnetic leadership, only on The Growth Pod.In this episode of The Growth Pod, Angela sits down with Andrea Johnson, a transformative leadership coach and speaker known for her authentic and empowering approach to executive training. During our discussion, Andrea explores the concept of becoming a magnetic leader, one who attracts and influences others through authenticity and conviction. She shares insights from her signature tool, Intentional Optimism, which empowers leaders to live out their values and achieve their goals with excellence. Andrea’s journey—from overcoming mental and physical wellness challenges to empowering female leaders—provides a blueprint for anyone looking to enhance their impact within their organizations and communities.Tune in to learn how you can harness your core values and emotional resilience to become a leader who not only leads but inspires.About Andrea: Andrea Johnson empowers executives and founders to lead with authenticity, conviction and confidence so they can make a positive impact on their lives, organizations and communities. As an adoptive parent, who grew up internationally, navigating mental and physical wellness, she learned that emotional resilience must be earned. The process of uncovering and understanding the significance of her Core Values became the key to the process that allows her clients to do the same. Mentioned in this Episode:Uncovering Your Core Values (Digital Course)Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

In this episode of The Growth Pod, Angela is joined by Swire Ho, known as #thepromoguy. Swire is a dynamic expert in promotional marketing and customer retention strategies. With his deep understanding of branding and client engagement, Swire has successfully helped numerous businesses enhance their customer loyalty programs. During our conversation, he delves into the essentials of building effective customer retention programs, sharing actionable tips and innovative ideas that businesses can implement to keep their customers coming back. Join us to learn from #thepromoguy how to turn your one-time buyers into lifelong customers.About Swire:Born and raised in Hong Kong, Swire immigrated to Los Angeles in 1996. He is a proud Asian American who speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English. He trained as a sound engineer, working at recording studios and entertainment agencies before starting his own firm, Hellman Production, Inc, 2003 in Los Angeles. Swire and his team successfully produced attractive, personalized DVD and CD cases and custom merchandise like T-shirts, earning a Score award in 2009, for small business success. His business eventually grew so popular, he decided to sell Hellman Production in 2013 to focus exclusively on the promotional product industry.Swire is a proud SFG1 certified kettlebell instructor from #StrongFirst. He finds calmness through yoga, organic gardening, and enjoys being in nature. Mentioned in this episode:Garuda Promo (Special offer for Growth Pod listeners)Connect with Swire:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter/XLet’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Tune in as Kevin Hoover shares groundbreaking strategies on mastering time management to supercharge your productivity and success, only on The Growth Pod.Join host Angela Frank and learn as Kevin delves into the critical topic of mastering time management for entrepreneurs. He shares practical strategies to help entrepreneurs harness time effectively, accelerating business growth and personal fulfillment. Kevin's approach is all about empowering leaders to maximize their productivity and impact with his "yes you can" philosophy and out-of-the-box thinking, proving that building successful ventures can be achieved in less time than typically expected. Join us to discover how you can transform your approach to time management and drive significant improvements in both your professional and personal life.About Kevin:Kevin is the founder of Next Crest, a consulting company helping business leaders, coaches & visionaries overcome burnout, lagging sales & low life balance so they can do the work great leaders are here to do. Next Crest facilitates revenue growth, leverage & brand focus for clients that want more from the P&L than just positive cashflow. He is a "yes you can" type of change-maker bringing out-of-the-box strategy, multiple lives worth of experience & a proven track record of results for business leaders, entrepreneurs & visionaries in building businesses in less time.Mentioned in this episode:mynextcrest.comLet’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Help your brand stand out in a sea of competitors. Join us as we learn from Marketing Supervillian Jesse James Wroblewski as he reveals his diabolically effective strategy for differentiation. Join Angela as Jesse unveils his latest initiative, "Marketing For Supervillains," offering diabolical tips on how brands can differentiate themselves and achieve world domination in today’s competitive market. He shares insights into his transformational journey in marketing, retooling, and reimagining strategies to stand out in a commoditized world. Listeners will gain invaluable strategies for differentiation and decommoditization, learning how to captivate and engage audiences in ways that defy conventional marketing wisdom.About Jesse:Jesse James Wroblewski has been at the helm of a NY marketing agency for close tothree decades. His often offbeat work has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Book "505 Weirdest Websites Ever" and Fangoria, as well as a plethora of other media outlets. After the realization that the entire marketing industry had gone insane, he retooled, reimagined, and reemerged as something different, something more powerful than the marketing world has ever seen. Ready to share his new vision for the world, he proudly presents Marketing For Supervillains: Diabolical Tips On Differentiation, Decommoditization™ and World Domination.Mentioned in this episode:Marketing for Supervillains (Jesse's Book)Marketing for Supervillains Nuclear EditionConnect with Jesse:InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInLet’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Join us to discover how a simple image tweak can increase your click-through rates by 12% and delve into the changing world of consumer insights with Justin Chen.In this episode of The Growth Pod, Angela chats with Justin Chen, one of the founders of PickFu. PickFu is a platform for consumer research that is changing how businesses collect feedback from people to make product decisions. Coming from a background in engineering and computer science, Justin talks about his journey as an entrepreneur. Stresses the importance of persistence in creating successful ventures. The discussion touches on the significance of boosting through rates and conversion rates for businesses, highlighting how images influence consumer behavior in markets. Listeners will learn insights for A/B testing, the value of gathering customer feedback and PickFu's vision to democratize consumer research globally.About Justin:Justin Chen is the co-founder of PickFu, a consumer research platform companies use to get fast, reliable feedback from real people. Thousands of global brands, small and large, now rely on PickFu to help them make better data-driven decisions about their products. He has a B.S. in electrical engineering and computer science from U.C. Berkeley and an M.S. in engineering management from Santa Clara University. Justin has been a serial entrepreneur for 17 years and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.Mentioned in this episode:Try PickFu for FreeConnect with Justin on LinkedInLet’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

 Stop waiting for a 'perfect' tomorrow. Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

In this episode, learn the three key questions you need to answer to transform your campaigns from just eye-catching to profit-generating. Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

In today's episode, we're diving deep into email marketing – a must-have for every business. If you've been underutilizing email as a marketing tool, now's the time to start. It's simpler than you think, and you don't even need a newsletter. The best part? They're 'set it and forget it' systems. Tune in to transform your email marketing and see real results in your business! Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

 Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of paid social media advertising? Dive into the latest episode of The Growth Pod, where I unravel the mysteries of paid social pitfalls and reveal my personal favorite tools for enhancing the paid social workflow. We'll tackle the top challenges, like skyrocketing CPMs, lackluster CTRs, and disappointing CVRs, dissecting their causes and offering practical solutions. Discover how to refine your audience targeting, craft compelling creatives, and construct a winning landing page experience. Plus, get an insider's look at my favorite tools for improving my Paid Social workflow. Whether you're a seasoned advertiser or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to elevate your paid social strategy. Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

In this episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on my competitor analysis tactics (aka how I SPY on my competitors). Discover how I unveil their website's inner workings, dissect their search traffic, and decipher their sales funnel structures. Stay one step ahead of the game with these invaluable competitive intelligence tips! Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Get ready to supercharge your productivity in this episode as I reveal my top 5 time-saving hacks. From how I save my best ideas as I get them to how I prioritize my health, these tips will transform the way you work.Share your own time-saving tips at hello@growthpod.fm.Mentioned in This EpisodeShower Notepad - waterproof for all your shower thoughtsNotion - my favorite note taking softwarenotToggl - time tracking softwareLeafSide - healthly & quick meal deliverAffiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click on the link or make a purchase using the link. This comes at no additional cost to you but does help support the work we do here. I only recommend products and services I use and think you'll love! I appreciate your support!Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Unlock the secrets of skyrocketing your online business as we delve into the power of sales funnels. Discover how this single concept 10x’d revenue for my first business and enabled my clients to achieve millions in sales. Learn how to tailor your messaging to captivate your audience at each stage. Whether you're new to sales funnels or a seasoned pro, this episode equips you with the tools to optimize your website and drive growth. Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.

Your website is the cornerstone of your online business, but the struggle to get it just right is real. Join me as I share insights on crafting a website that captures your audience's attention, strikes the perfect balance, and converts visitors into satisfied customers. Remember, when it comes to websites, it's all about quality over quantity, and my secret formula will guide you on the path to online success.Let’s Connect! Be the First to Know When Episodes are Live Connect with Angela on LinkedIn AngelaFrank.com Work With Me: growthdirective.comAbout AngelaAngela Frank is a growth marketer and entrepreneur with a decade of experience generating millions in revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands create sustainable marketing revenue. She is also the host of The Growth Pod, where she shares actionable tips to help entrepreneurs build a brand they love. Angela loves chatting about everything business, but in her spare time, you can find her gardening, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors. Angela lives in Colorado with her husband and three rescue animals.