the Open Mike

<p>The Open Mike Podcast is an entrepreneurs view on growth strategies, origin stories and how to bridge the gap between the ‘idea’ and successful ‘implementation’. </p>

S1:E1 - Personal Development & Mindset

In this particular podcast, I want to share some of my experiences with you. Sure, different entrepreneurs have different takes on things and different entrepreneurs have different orders. That's fine. The benefit of listening to podcasts like this, listen to other great speakers out there, is you get different perspectives on things. We encourage that. That's awesome. From our point of view, there's really five fundamental areas that you need to be conversant with if you're going to be succe...

11-21
35:57

S1:E2 - The Strategy Compass

Hey and welcome to The Open Mike show. In this episode two, we're going to be talking all about the strategy compass. Now as lead strategist and an infusionsoft Certified partner here at the successor, personally I'm really excited to be digging deep into this topic. I've chosen to discuss this topic right out of the gate part as this podcast series. Why? I believe really it is an essential tool that will help you as a next level or young entrepreneur with your business and marketing strategy...

11-21
31:40

S1:E3 - Data Segmentation

Hey and welcome to this episode three of The Open Mike show, which is all about data segmentation. As the lead strategist and an Infusionsoft certified partner where we get all sorts of challenges here at the SuccessHub, I'm really excited to be delivering this for you in what I call a mini action plan. Whilst this podcast is going to cover theoretical stuff, it's also going to set you a work project that you can download. You just visit blog.thesuccesshub.io, go over to the Podcast section, ...

11-21
44:33

S1:E4 - What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Copywriting

The Importance of Copywriting Hey and welcome to The Open Mike show, this episode four is all around that conundrum, which is copywriting and what every entrepreneur should know about copywriting. I'm really, really pleased to be joined today with Gary Spinks. One of the most misunderstood parts of digital marketing is copywriting. You can have the best strategy and a well-constructed sales funnel - but without strong copy, it could all end in disappointment. The words you use can have a powe...

12-29
53:43

S1:E5 - Selling To Serve

Selling to Serve Selling to Serve is your chance to Serve More and Earn More..the need to change your mindset towards abundance instead of scarcity is your first step in Mastering Selling to Serve. Get it Right...and it will significantly raise your income whilst simultaneously serving more people. Welcome to episode 5 of The Open Mike show. Today, we're going to be talking all about Selling to Serve. I'm excited to be joined by the man, Jeremiah Sarkett, live from Infusionsoft in Arizona, US...

01-15
31:38

S1:E6 - Scale & Increase Your Leads Sales & Profits Using Paid Traffic

Hey and welcome to episode six of The Open Mike show. It's great to be on the show, and this week we're going to talking everything about paid traffic, and the conundrum that sits around, getting those traffic results and filling those funnels, in various mediums. I'm really excited to be joined today by Damian Qualter. Damian is our lead paid traffic consultant.

01-26
54:14

S1:E7 - How Infusionsoft is Helping Small Business Succeed

How Infusionsoft is helping Small Businesses Succeed Hello, welcome to The Open Mike episode seven. Today, we are delighted to be out in Spain, in Xabia, Spain, with Marc P. Summers an Infusionsoft Certified Partner and founder of Information Street. Episode 7 is going to all be about How Infusionsoft is helping Small Businesses Succeed, Powering Small Business to Success, a Certified Partners view. I'm really excited to be joined by a phenomenal wealth of talent from some of the most ...

02-09
01:03:47

S1:E8 - 5 Common Social Media FAQ’s

Hey, and welcome back to The Open Mike podcast. And today, we're going to be speaking everything about the five common social media frequently asked questions that we regularly get from small business owners. My name's Mike Midgley. I'm the lead strategist here at The Success Hub and today I'm super proud to be joined by Megan Herring, The Success Hub's lead social media and content marketing specialist.

04-17
43:41

S1:E9 - SEO Essentials For Entrepreneurs

Whilst SEO Essentials For Entrepreneurs covers that SEO is not 100% reliable, or a silver bullet, it is an essential strategy that all entrepreneurs need to employ to increase online presence and maximise their visibility, done correctly it can contribute significantly to your overall digital strategy. Hey, and welcome to The Open Mike podcast show episode nine. This week we're going to be talking about everything SEO Essentials SEO Essentials For Entrepreneurs. I'm super stoked excited to be...

05-10
01:13:08

S1:E10 - Chatbots 101

Hey, and welcome to episode 10 of The Open Mike podcast. And in this episode, we're gonna be talking everything about chat bots. And I'm really pleased to be joined by two powerhouses in the digital space. Big shout out the Nick Jensen and Alasdair McWilliam.

06-20
44:05

S1:E11 - The Entrepreneurs Journey

In This Podcast, Mike interviews James Abbott and Lucy Barrow from Mix and Twist. Discussing their own journeys from finding entrepreneurship, through the highs and lows of the roller coaster ride to being crowned the winners of the prestigious Yorkshire Choice Independent Business of the Year Award in 2018. Learn more about the awesome mobile bar service Mix and Twist provide to corporates and private parties at https://www.mixandtwist.co.uk/

06-12
30:30

S1:E12 - Digital PR

In This Podcast, Mike interviews Rebecca Appleton from Dakota Digital on Digital PR. The topic of Digital PR is often misunderstood or thought [incorrectly] as not needed by small to medium businesses, and typically associated with bigger organisations. However, it is a crucial element of all businesses inbound marketing outreach strategy. Mike and Rebecca discuss detailed frameworks of Digital PR to get you started. Learn more about Rebecca an Award Winning Journalists at dakotadigital.co.uk...

07-06
25:34

S1:E13 - Automated Marketing & Buyers Psychology

In This Podcast, Mike interviews Kenda Macdonald from Automation Ninjas on Automated Marketing & Buyers Psychology. When Considering Automated Marketing there are so many other aspects to consider to ensure the right solution is adopted to maximise your ROI. In this episode, Mike interviews Kenda Macdonald who discusses how introducing and understanding buyers psychology can supercharge not only Automated Marketing but offline marketing also. Learn more about Kenda and her team at automat...

07-25
01:20:28

S1:E14 - Blockchain & Fintech

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the awesome topic of Blockchain and Fintech... Many of you will have heard of Bitcoin and crypto currencies, however, I meet lots of people who are extremely unsure about the technology of Blockchain that drives it. Blockchain has been around a lot longer than people appreciate and originally founded by Satoshi Nakamoto in a white paper released in 2008. In this episode, I’m very privileged excited to be joined on the show to help us navigate ...

08-06
01:03:19

S1:E15 - Transform Your Business For Long Term Success

On today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the essential steps and objective input you need to take to truly Transform Your Business For Long-Term Success. It takes a very specific commitment level of both time and money to achieve real and sustainable results to maximise your ROI. It’s essentially a strategic approach is taken prior to your execution. I’m very privileged to welcome back to The SuccessHub both a friend and long-term client Marc Mcloughlin KeyFleets Managing Director wh...

08-13
01:32:29

S1:E16 - Storytelling Through Marketing

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that every business owner should have at the top of their business agenda and that's Storytelling through their marketing... Creative engaging copy that tells stories is one of the most worthwhile investment a business can make. Too many business owners attempt to write copy themselves, stating the false truth of "nobody knows my business better than me" and how wrong you are, how wrong you are. The value of a copywriter that can fuse ...

08-20
56:57

S2:E1 - Scaling For 7 to 8 Figure Business Growth

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that's seriously close to my own heart and that is Scaling for 7 to 8 figure Business Growth. The glass ceiling for businesses can be daunting, wondering how you can seriously scale and move through the gears to achieve sustainable growth. I see too many business management teams talking themselves out of potential growth that brings increased value to stakeholders and shareholders, as well as the market and client base. To scale succe...

08-29
55:51

S2:E2 - Brand Development & Strategy

In today’s episode, we are going to be interviewing Henry Kaminski Jr The Brand Doctor and will be discussing a topic of Brand Development and Strategy and its critical importance around how it represents your organisation. In today's fast-paced transactional purchasing environment, where too many developers are out to deliver a single piece of collateral, it amazes me how many entrepreneurs overlook the need to fully undertake a full brand analysis and give their identity the true attention ...

09-03
01:07:12

S2:E3 - Automated Online Business

In this episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that's essential in today's modern digital world and that's Automated Online Business, We see automation every day, initially, you might not recognise this however when you take a closer look at The email you receive from your online purchaseThe reminder that a subscription or membership is about to expireThat extra recommendation when you are buying online (people also bought)or A happy birthday SMS text message from your favourit...

09-10
01:03:18

S2:E4 - How to Generate Leads from LinkedIn Without Paying For Ads

On today’s episode, we are going to be discussing How to Generate leads from LinkedIn without paying for ads The power of Linkedin is immense, its more than immense although I find that often, many business owners simply are not using it correctly or leveraging its capabilities. Further what frustrates me more is the total misuse of a platform that is geared to be a professional platform not facebook. Companies in many cases are missing a trick not investing in their team...

09-17
01:24:42

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