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| The Man Behind $100M+ ECommerce SEO Success | 07 Jul 2025 | 01:06:30 | |
This episode is for:
— Meet Zack Franklin, Founder of SmartEcomSEO and the strategist behind eCommerce brands doing $40M–$100M a year. While most businesses burn cash on ads, Zack helps big businesses on Google take control of their traffic, and turn SEO into a high-performing revenue engine. At SmartEComSEO, he and his team publish 3,000+ high-ranking content pieces per month, helping brands like Kikron ($150M+) and Mom Cozy ($400M+) explode their sales. Topics include:
🔥 If you’re looking to grow your eCom business, don’t miss this interview. 📌 Want to work with my agency? Comment “20X” below and let’s talk. 📌 Subscribe for no-BS content marketing strategies. Follow Zack Franklin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackjf/ https://www.facebook.com/zackjf — Time Stamps: 00:00 How Does AI Content Compare? 00:40 Welcome to the Content Capitalists Podcast 01:35 Zach's Background in E-commerce and SEO 02:18 The Importance of SEO in E-commerce 05:29 Google's Changing Landscape 09:23 SEO Strategies and Techniques 10:15 Client Success Stories and Challenges 13:05 SEO for Different Business Models 26:53 Keyword Research and Competitor Analysis 34:11 YouTube and SEO Integration 38:07 The Power of Google Ads 39:22 Creating Effective MVP Models 42:28 The Impact of AI on SEO 45:31 Hiring the Right SEO Expert 54:12 These SEO Strategies Don’t Work Anymore 01:02:05 China’s Edge In Business 01:03:38 Final Thoughts and Takeaways — About Ken Okazaki Ken Okazaki is the CEO of 20x Agency, a full-service video marketing agency that specializes in A-Z content creation for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Their services help clients build authority, engage leads, and convert sales through high-quality content. With a global team across five countries, Ken serves clients in the US, Canada, Australia, and 15 other countries. Ken is also the inventor and CEO of GoBox Studio, a portable all-in-one podcasting and content creation studio that fits into a carry-on-sized case. Ken hosts the Content Capitalists Podcast, interviewing million-dollar earners about their success and strategies. He offers free courses on home studio setups, video marketing, and content creation. If you need top-tier marketing content or a portable studio, Ken can help you take your business to the next level. Follow Ken Okazaki at: https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KenOkazaki https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-content-capitalists-with-ken-okazaki/id1634328251 https://open.spotify.com/show/09IzKghscecbI7jPDVBJTw | |||
| From 0 to 11K+ Subscribers - The Content Strategy That Works | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:19:40 | |
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This episode is a little different. Instead of a regular interview, this is a case study, a real behind-the-scenes experience when Omar Zenhom decided to take the “$100 MBA Show”—his audio-only podcast—to YouTube.
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| The $80K/Month Side Hustle | Sean Ferres | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:50:14 | |
When your side hustle makes $80K a month, is it still a "side" hustle? 🤔 Sean Ferres dropped out of engineering school to become a full-time music producer & DJ, playing gigs on hot air balloons and yachts, and chased his music dreams. But passion doesn’t always pay the rent. He turned to copywriting and funnels, & had an instant knack for it, but it was when he started coaching other copywriters that he went from scraping by to making $80K a month! In this episode, we talk about:
Sean’s story is living proof that you can can excel at more than one passion, and make bank while you’re at it. Hit play.
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| Marketing Takeaways from a Digital Marketing Legend who Started with Baby Food PDFs - Ryan Deiss | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:07:36 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Ryan Deiss, the Founder and CEO of The Scalable Company (Scalable.co), DigitalMarketer.com and a Founding Partner at Scalable Equity, LLC, a venture equity accelerator that builds and acquires B2B media and software brands. | |||
| Turning a Gaming and Music Hobby into Sustainable Success - Freya Fox | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:00:11 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Freya Fox. Freya Fox is a Filipino Vietnamese-Chinese Las Vegas-based EDM Artist, Vocalist, DJ, and Producer who is constantly blurring the lines between heart-pounding and emotional melodic music that is inspired by her love of video games and Anime. Freya talks about the importance of content creation and streaming, how she went homeless for a while and gradually found a way to bridge her financial gap by live stream gaming and content creation. She eventually got a deal with Facebook Gaming that catapulted her career. Freya is now forging a successful career as a EDM Artist, DJ, Producer and Gamer.
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| How a Personal Fitness Diary on Instagram Turned from InstaSHAME to InstaFAME - Lauren Tickner | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:02:23 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Lauren Tickner, 26 year old founder and CEO of Impact School, a company with a mission is to build a multi-billion dollar company of companies that each, individually, make a positive impact. Lauren shares about being overweight in high school, wanting to lose weight and fit in with the other girls, she created an Instagram account to follow fitness accounts and document her own fitness journey.
Lauren Tickner continued with her success and turned what was her fitness side hustle into a 7-figure online business by the age of 23, named by Forbes as the #1 for online coaching in 2021 (referencing our Specialist System for sales) and a “marketing genius” by the London Stock Exchange. Listen to hear more about Lauren Tickner and the P.E.R.F.E.C.T framework she shares, on the Content Capitalists Podcast. Follow Lauren Tickner at:
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| Escaping a War Zone to Creating Million Dollar Days with Video - Sohan Gokarn | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:03:16 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Sohan Gokarn, co-founder of Epic Wealth Academy, a company committed to helping forward-thinking, established business owners and entrepreneurs 10X their sales by helping them create videos that convert. Sohan Gokarn shares his experience of having to escape a war zone as a young child, when the explosions started he thought it was fireworks for a celebration, but his mother having to explain to him that Kuwait was under attack and escaping to India. Sohan had his first taste of success selling Herbalife. But unable to effectively manage money, he had nothing to show for it. Sohan went on to learn business operations and sales at his brother-in-law's IT company, after which Sohan established a company of his own. Sohan is now focused on helping established entrepreneurs and businesses grow their sales through marketing videos on Social Media, that sell in as little as 5 days via video challenge workshops, virtual and in-person group coaching programs, mentorship programs, webinars, and seminars. Listen to hear more about Sohan Gokarn’s view on life, business, and coaching, on the Content Capitalists Podcast. Follow Sohan Gokarn at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| State Prosecutor to Fertility Fairy Godmother - Rosanne Austin | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:55:58 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Rosanne Austin, a California state prosecutor turned fertility coach, and in her own words a Fertility Fairy GodMother. Rosanne coaches individuals, including physicians from across the globe to mama-making success, she is THE fertility coach professional women turn to when they want to beat the odds. Rosanne shares here story of being a successful prosecutor, starting out trying traffic ticket cases, then being hired to work in the DA’s office, and being chosen to be part of the sexual assault protection unit. During her time as a prosecutor, she and her husband had spent well over 6 figures trying to conceive a child of their own. After almost giving up on being a mom, Rosanne decided to hire a coach, and the rest is history.
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| Selling SEO packages to becoming an expert of growth with partnerships - Amber Spears | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:55:59 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Amber Spears, an experienced sales professional, entrepreneur, and Internet marketing expert who specializes in helping companies develop, implement, and optimize their partnership marketing and affiliate programs. Amber is the co-founder of East 5th Avenue, a high end, affiliate management and education company that helps companies’ growth with partnerships. She’s also the co-founder of Mimosa Mastermind, a tactical, practical and all inclusive Mastermind for 7-9 figure entrepreneurs. Amber Spears shares her background, being the first one in her family to go to college as a McNair and Dorrance Scholar. While she was there, she heard one of her teachers who had just sold his company for almost a billion dollars say that if he could pick one thing, it would be SEO, it stuck with her. When she saw an ad on Craigslist that said, “We cracked Google’s algorithm” she applied for a job, and got her start selling SEO to businesses, door to door. Listen to hear more about Amber Spears and how her company, East 5th Avenue has generated over $90 million in front end sales on the agency side, and how she helps clients generate $330 million from the companies’ proprietary education methods, on the Content Capitalists Podcast. Follow Amber Spears at: Email: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Civil Engineer to Business Coach Helping Others Articulate Their Value - Jereshia Hawk | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:49:09 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Jereshia Hawk, civil engineer turned business coach and entrepreneur, and now founder and CEO of LEVERAGE™ — a multi-year group coaching experience built for industry experts who want to become profitable online coaches. Jereshia Hawk Graduated from Western Michigan University with a minor in Mathematics and bachelors in Civil Engineering, she quickly found success as a pipeline engineer but after her salary growth stalled, Jereshia started looking for ways to grow her career and income. Jereshia shares how she had experienced success with earning over $50,000 with an e-commerce business she built while still in college, and how she decided to tap back into the entrepreneurial world by deciding to become a business coach. Jereshia built her business with a specific goal in mind; to help experts create sustainable online coaching businesses that will narrow the racial wealth gap. Jereshia is known for her wit, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to her clients. She has a passion for helping others achieve their dreams, and she believes that anything is possible with enough hard work and determination. Listen to hear more from Jereshia Hawk, on the Content Capitalists Podcast. Follow Jereshia Hawk at:
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| Achieving True Freedom by Scaling with Real Estate - Lars Hedenborg | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:44:25 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalists, Ken Okazaki speaks with Lars Hedenborg, an award winning real estate agent and founder of Real Estate B-School, a company that provides the tools, systems and strategies to help real estate agents and team leaders looking to build sustainable, systems-driven businesses. Lars Hedenborg shares his experience getting started in the real estate industry in 2007, right before the market crash. With the help of a coach, and starting with a simple Craigslist ad, he was able to sell over 71 homes within his first year in business. But after working around the clock, and not prioritizing his family enough, Lars realized he needed to set boundaries and create a system that would create more sustainable success. Lars shares how he built sustainable systems and empowers his team, and also how he spends roughly 3 hours a week on creating content that brings in 3-4 high ticket clients weekly into his program, that allows him to have true time and money freedom. Find out more about Lars Hedenborg on the Content Capitalists Podcast. Follow Lars Hedenborg at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Award Winning Entrepreneur to Spiritual 8 Figure Business Strategist - Samantha Brunskill | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:47:04 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist Ken Okazaki speaks with Samantha Brunskill, a sought after “Spiritual Business Strategist”, who merges spirituality and entrepreneurship to help conscious leaders and entrepreneurs grow their visibility, social impact, income and influence to build empires where wisdom and wealth unify the world. In this episode, Samantha shares her story of starting her own business at the young age of 14, selling jewelry and clothing, and going on to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur by the time she was 21 after taking over her family’s property development company and building it into a multi-eight figure company. But even with all the success, she was unfulfilled and unhappy. Samantha shares finding a passion for philanthropy, becoming a national ambassador for a mental health research institute, and traveling the world learning from leaders in neuroscience, shamanism, and sacred sexuality. And through those experiences coming up with a methodology that brings spirituality and business together for true success and happiness. Samantha has been named one of the Top 20 Entrepreneurs on the Rise by Fox in 2021, and one of the Top 7 Women Paving the Way of Success in 2022 by Disrupt Magazine for her efforts as an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, soulful speaker and top podcast host. Listen to hear more about Samantha Brunskill, on the Content Capitalists Podcast.
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| Presentation Skills Trainer to Master of YouTube Ads - Tom Breeze | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:52:32 | |
Educated at the University of Leeds (UK), Tom Breeze achieved a Bachelor of Psychology degree and then continued his education at University of Surrey (UK) where he was awarded his Master of Psychology degree, and has since run several successful companies in the fields of presentation skills training, video marketing and online marketing. Tom now specializes in the field of video advertising, and specifically running YouTube ads. In this episode of the Content Capitalists, Ken Okazaki interviews Tom Breeze, founder and CEO of Viewability, an agency dedicated to running successful YouTube ad campaigns, and has done so for large multinational brands such as HelloFresh and 4Patriots as well as smaller D2C and service-based brands – several of which have crossed the $1m/m mark in profitable ad spend. Tom shares his background helping people overcome anxiety related issues in relation to public speaking, and how a Google ads flyer one day in his mailbox got him started on the road of online advertising. Follow Tom Breeze at:
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| Black Belt Turns Digital Marketer | Cris Rodriguez | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:48:41 | |
Turning a passion into profit isn’t easy, especially if your passion involves Jiu jitsu mats over marketing dashboards. But there is one CEO who’s cracked the code for martial arts school owners, helping them grow their businesses in a uniquely challenging market. After building her own martial arts school, Cris Rodriguez realized that digital marketing and organic social media could make or break a business. Now, with her agency GrowPro, she’s on a mission to help martial arts school owners grow without getting lost in the tech. We cover:
Cris’s story will make you think twice about what’s possible with a little grit and the ability to pivot when needed. Hit play now.
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| The 90/10 Rule for Going Tiktok Viral - Jeff J Hunter | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:49:01 | |
Jeff J Hunter is the founder of VA Staffer, a 150-plus team virtual-assistant staffing agency, and Chief Growth Officer of BrandedMedia.io, a company that creates solid, recognizable, legacy driven personal brands for legitimate companies and influencers. He’s also the host of “the Savage Marketer Podcast”, and author of “Zero to Hero Crypto Guide”. In this episode of the Content Capitalists, Jeff shares his entrepreneurial journey, formerly an IT project manager at a fortune 500 company - Phillips Electronics, and how his experience there helped prepare him to build his company, VA Staffer, which helps entrepreneurs and start ups build and scale remote teams to dominate their brand category. Things weren’t always easy, and Jeff shares his humbling experience leaving his comfortable 6 figure job, and “falling flat on his face”, having to move in with his grandparents, with his 3 year old and wife. “If you wanna fly, you gotta jump off the building and find out if you can.” Scheduled to do roughly 2.7 million in revenue this year, Jeff has built massive success. But Jeff says he’s never done paid ads for either VA Staffer or Brandedmedia.io, and everything is built off of the back of organic social media growth. Tune in to hear Jeff J Hunter’s perspective on entrepreneurship and content creation. With nearly 140K followers on Tiktok and many videos generating over a million views, as well as his success on multiple other social media platforms, Jeff shares his 90/10 rule on creating content that he believes is the key to creating viral content. Follow Jeff Hunter at: Zero to Hero Crypto Guide: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Homeless and defeated to becoming the Queen of Kapow - Liz Benny | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:52:35 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalists, Ken Okazaki interviews Liz Benny, who shares how life was not always this way; having self doubt, caring too much about what others thought, and business deals going sideways. But discovering and believing in herself and the value of who she is, and showing others the same allowed her to catapult her success and create the life she has today. Liz Benny is an activator, known as the Queen of Kapow, who helps people from a business and life transformation standpoint. She has worked with incredible, amazing individuals who earn high six, seven figures and are crushing it financially but have lost the spark for life. Liz comes into people's lives and helps them at whatever part of the value ladder they need to be served at in order for them to have the breakthrough they need, to KAPOW!
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| Organic 6 Figure Online Coaching with Authentic Conversion - Nicole Spencer | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:47:04 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalists, Ken Okazaki interviews Nicole Spencer, the founder of Authentic Conversion, a coaching company supporting online coaches in growing and scaling their businesses to $10k+ months and beyond. Their approach is to market and sell with authentic messaging and integrity, something we see less and less of in the current coaching climate. Nicole Spencer shares her diverse and rich experience, from being a competitive dancer in high school, to earning a Master’s Degree in Holocaust and Genocide studies, to being a teacher, to having a dream to work for the United Nations.
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| Aspiring Doctor Turned IFBB Pro, to Coach with Purpose - James Cant | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:59:24 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalists, Ken Okazaki interviews James Cant, where he shares his story of aspiring to become a doctor, how he got involved in physical fitness and coaching, and everything that led him to where he is now: Founder of JCF Coaching. Helping predominantly men, who are generally successful in the material aspect of their lives, but find themselves struggling or are unhappy with themselves in other areas, to become fulfilled in all areas of their lives. James recalls the moment he decided to drop out as a third year pre-med student and become a full time coach instead, not wanting to become like the endocrinologist he took one of his coaching clients to, and deciding to pursue coaching full time.
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| Building Equity by Taking Businesses From $0 to Millions - Tako Adufe | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:49:30 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalists, Ken Okazaki interviews Tako Adufé, the Founder and CEO of Boost My Business Now, a company that specializes in assisting e-commerce brands, online educational academies, and brick & mortar franchises bootstrapping their expansions. The highly sought after Baltimore native built his now private equity firm, as a bootstrap startup while in college. He’s spent over 13 years being a strategist and consultant behind countless 7 and 8 figure launches and campaigns with brands around the world.
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| From 150K in Debt to Multi-Million Dollar Success with High Performance Salon Academy - Jason Everett | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:44:59 | |
Jason Everett is a 3rd generation business owner with a passion for living life not 100% defined by work. Jason is the co-founder of HPSA, or High Performance Salon Academy, which specializes in taking salons that are already successful and cranking up their success to an 11! Jason believes that you should let your lifestyle you desire determine the income you make, not the other way around. Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Bankruptcy to 7 Figure Power Couple - Sanne Kristiansen & Lucas Sköld | 31 Oct 2022 | 01:02:05 | |
In this episode of the Content Capitalist, Ken talks with Sanne Kristiansen & Lucas Sköld, a power couple who found success in their coaching business, ‘Miljonärcoach’ or ‘Millionaire Coach’ in Swedish. Sanne Kristiansen serves the Danish community, while Lucas serves the Swedish community, and together they have found success in generating over 7 figures in their coaching business just within the last few years. Lucas Sköld Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| 19K/Year to 7 Figure Monthly Home Based Revolution - Martha Krejci | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:59:38 | |
Martha Krejci is an author, business growth coach, social media strategist, and an all around powerhouse when it comes to personal branding. From working in a leadership role at GoDaddy, to starting her own SEO agency, building and growing her brand as an expert in what she dubs the “Home Based Revolution”, teaching people how to build a home based business that works for you, your family and your lifestyle. In this episode of the Content Capitalists podcast, you’ll hear Martha Krejci share her experience of going from earning just 19K a year, to 7 figures in one month.
Martha teaches people to find their passion, purpose and freedom in life. She teaches people “how to build a business and way of life that is heart-centered, service-focused and that never leaves people with the icky feeling of being sold to - “ as quoted from her website, www.withmartha.com. Hear Martha share her story here, on the Content Capitalists Podcast with Ken Okazaki. Follow Martha Krejci at: Freebie from Martha: The Home-Based Revolution: Create Multiple Income Streams from Home Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Selling $5 Teddy Bears to Financial Freedom with Property - George Markoski | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:44:48 | |
According to his LinkedIn Bio, George Markoski is “a property investor and founder of Positive Property, a company that educates thousands of Australians on how to build wealth with smart property investing”. But how did George get his start into the business? | |||
| Banned Candy Dealer to Billionaire Code Creator - Alex Charfen | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:48:28 | |
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| Vulnerability: Your Superpower | Travis Cochran | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:39:24 | |
Every entrepreneur knows this feeling—running a business is like carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. And when that weight piles on? Anxiety’s right around the corner, ready to mess with your head and your hustle. That’s where a mental health coach can make all the difference. Travis Cochran knows firsthand what it’s like to battle those demons. After stepping away from a promising pro rugby career, he spent the next 10 years mastering how to handle stress, anxiety, and fear. Now, he’s using what he learned to help entrepreneurs and young people who are facing the same challenges in his podcast ‘The Technician’, now a top podcast show in Australia. We also talked about:
Get ready for a raw, real, and relatable chat about the mental side of entrepreneurship. You’ll thank us later.
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| Self Mastery with the Electrician Turned 8 Figure Business Builder - Michael Agugliaro | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:00:48 | |
Michael Agugliaro is the founder of CEO Warrior, the largest business consulting and training firm that helps small to mid-sized home service businesses achieve their ultimate success. He also played a key role in building and expanding Gold Medal Service, New Jersey’s largest and most respected home service company. Mike successfully sold both businesses for multiple 8 figures. | |||
| From Gaming Addict to Building an Online Marketing Empire - Peng Joon | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:48:19 | |
How did Peng Joon go from being a gaming addict who almost flunked out of college, to becoming an online marketing expert, international speaker, and founder of Malaysian Internet marketing firm Smobble, a company that delivers a broad range of digital solutions that grew to do over 25 million dollars in revenue, in less than just 7 years? In this episode of the Content Capitalists podcast, you’ll hear Peng share memories of his early digital marketing days, writing sales letters under the pen name, ‘Tony Sanders’ (and why he chose that name!), how he became motivated after learning that a man named Luke Brown earned over a million dollars by selling a digital product, to why he created and uploaded his very first video. Follow Peng Joon at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Turning a $1000 Side Hustle to Becoming the Hustle Millionaire - Tony Whatley | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:58:40 | |
Tony Whatley is an entrepreneurship community builder and is the founder and owner of 365 Driven, a business consulting company with one of the top globally ranked podcasts in the world. With 20+ years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, he’s also a business coach, best-selling author, and speaker. In today’s episode of the Content Capitalists, Tony shares how he began his “side hustle” out of frustration, and because of a challenge he received that we’re all too familiar with: “If you think you could do a better job, go start your own.” Tony did just that, and At 28 years old, he Co-Founded LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community that eventually grew into the largest of its kind in the world, with over 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising accounts, and then selling it for millions only 5 years later. Tony shares his mindset and business strategies on how to build businesses that can scale. With his previous experience in the oil/gas industry, managing $100M+ international projects, he shares how early entrepreneurs and small businesses can benefit by having a framework and foundation in place to scale their business by utilizing processes, systems, community building, and of course, CONSISTENT CONTENT. Tune in to hear Tony’s story, his purpose, his opinion on ‘the side hustle’, and so much more. Tony’s unparalleled experience, and advice that comes with it, may awaken your inner entrepreneurial hustler you didn’t know existed within you. Follow Tony Whatley at: FB Group: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Under-compensated Medical Practitioner to 7 Figure FB Live Impact - Maggie Yu | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:04:05 | |
Maggie Yu MD, is a functional medicine MD who focuses on a root cause approach to tackle impossible to treat autoimmune diseases. She's been in practice for 26 plus years, and is an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, who previously worked as a conventional family medicine physician for 10 years before coming down with symptoms of what was later discovered to be multiple autoimmune diseases. She then undertook additional training over the next 10 years and developed the Transform Protocol, an online program to help people turn around their autoimmune disease.
Maggie Yu is one of the only physicians that put conventional care for autoimmune disease and alternative medicine with science backed data together into one package, and she started with wanting to know, “How do I get this message out? And how do I show and demonstrate to people the value and innovativeness of this method?” Tune in to hear from Maggie herself, what drives her to continue what she does, and how does content turn into cash, for her? Follow Maggie Yu at: FB Group: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| High Speed Chase to High Level Success - Dan Martell | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:00:09 | |
Committing 10 years to YouTube and adding value and creating a library of Dan's legacy. Dan Martell is the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, the world’s No. 1 coaching program for B2B SaaS founders, he’s also a triathlete, award winning investor, and soon to be author. (Listen to find out more about his upcoming book!). Dan has also founded and sold three B2B software companies. In this episode of the Content Capitalists podcast, Dan shares his rather disorderly and challenging teenage years, at 15 years old finding himself in a high-speed chase with the cops and almost taking his own life, as well as ending up in jail twice by the time he was 17. At 21 years old, Dan was 260 lbs, smoking cigarettes, and a more introverted character. So, how did Dan get to where he is today? What was the ‘yellow book’ that inevitably changed his life? Listen to hear from Dan himself, what drives him to do what he does, the approach he takes when committing to new business ventures and projects, and where he’s headed in the future. Dan’s wisdom on how he lives on just 10% of his income, why he’s been posting video content consistently for over seven years on Youtube, and his passion for helping other business owners is nothing short of an exemplary example of why you should consume his valuable video content any chance you get. Dan says his growth game is so strong, that who he is today isn’t who he’ll be in a year. Follow Dan Martell at: Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work by Steven Pressfield Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Learning to Create a Money Making Machine and a Meaning Making Machine - Chris Dufey | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:59:14 | |
Chris Dufey is the Founder and CEO of “Coaches Cartel”, author of “Your First 100 Clients”, and host of “The Christopher Dufey Podcast”. With a multimillion dollar business, homes around the world, an amazing family and himself being in great physical shape; Chris seemingly ticked off all the boxes to success. Yet last year, Chris was diagnosed with depression. In this episode of the Content Capitalists podcast, Chris shares how he began his professional career as a personal trainer, moving to Dubai at just 26 years old, and how he ultimately fell more in love with helping people change their lives through changing their business, than helping people change their lives through physical fitness and how that brought him to where he is today. Chris shares going from being “a Dancing Bear”, wearing all the hats in his business, grinding and living a soul crushing life and becoming depressed, to now, a year later - working just four to six hours a week, and continuously making multiple million dollars in his business where he now focuses on what he calls, his ‘Money Making Machine’ and ‘Meaning Making Machine’. Could Chris have made it to where he is, without using video content? What was it like when he first began filming? And was it worth paying someone $100 to teach him basic video editing? You’ll find out the answers to these questions, as well as the valuable lessons, thoughts and advice he shares from his broad and multi-dimensional personal experience. Listen now to hear Chris’ story. Follow Chris Dufey at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Putting Content Strategies Into Action with the Million Dollar Coach - Taki Moore | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:55:01 | |
Taki Moore is known as the ‘Million Dollar Coach’, but how did he go from running a marketing agency that barely generated enough income to support his family, to where he is now - earning multi-millions by specializing in helping coaches with quick, effective marketing techniques that get fast, highly profitable results? In this Episode of the Content Capitalists, Taki shares memories of his journey, 14 years ago having to borrow money from his friend, Sam, for groceries. And soon after, learning his wife, Kiri-Maree, was pregnant with their fifth child. Taki talks about how that moment "put him on the clock" and he realized he needed to quadruple in income to pull out of their situation of "dying financially". Taki is generous in sharing his wealth of knowledge, as well as his models and systems on building training programs for his clients, and how he uses social media and video marketing to continuously grow and expand his business. He shares the charts and worksheets and how he uses them, which you’ll find links to below (Yes, they’re Free!). And if you haven’t already, you’ll want to make sure you check out the video of this podcast on YouTube, so that you can maximize your understanding, utilization and implementation of Taki’s teachings from this episode. Listen to find out ‘Taki’s take’ on how you can break the barrier from where you are, to where you want to be using video. And if you’re feeling held back or intimidated by the lack of ‘proper gear’ to start shooting and posting on social media, hear how he overcame it, and what one of his favorite devices to shoot on is, now! Follow Taki Moore at: Worksheet link: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Keys to Success From A Digital Marketing Expert Who Spent Over $1B on Facebook Ads - Dennis Yu | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:52:46 | |
What is the most important thing that Dennis Yu believes will determine your direction? How did he go from being denied internships at Nike and every company he applied to, to being a multimillionaire having dinner with George H. W. Bush, Margaret Thatcher? In this Episode of the Content Capitalists, Dennis shares his journey from being called a ‘Paper Tiger’, afraid of being judged, to becoming the CEO of BlitzMetrics, a 7 figure digital marketing company that partners with schools to train young adults, while speaking and coaching others on his expertise: digital marketing. Not only is Dennis consistently quoted in major publications and on television such as CNN, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, NPR, and LA Times, he is a highly sought after individual who works with high profile celebrities and organizations to dominate the social media landscape in their profession. Listen to find out how Dennis has spent over a billion dollars on Facebook ads across his agencies and agencies he advises, and what he believes are key to being successful in the digital marketing world. Dennis’ simple approach may surprise you, but it may be just what you need to catapult your business to the next level! Follow Dennis Yu at: https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Guide-TikTok-Advertising-Billion-ebook/dp/B09XM4LB97 BlitzMetrics Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| How a Muslim Book Coach Went From $0 to $100k Launches by Posting Videos Online - Na'ima B Robert | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:49:40 | |
What do you have in common with a Muslim author, and how does she leverage video marketing in her business? What made her become a writer, and how did she go from 0 to 100K launches, without any extravagant equipment, simply using her cell phone? In this Episode of the Content Capitalists, Ken speaks with Na'ima B Robert, a trailblazing speaker, coach, and best selling author of “From my Sisters' Lips”, as well as over 20 other books that have been translated into over 14 languages. Na’ima shares the story of her unique background, in her own words, 'as a third culture kid'; being born in the UK to a Scottish father and South African mother, and growing up in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. Nai'ma challenges the idea that you need to be a person of notoriety to write a book, speaking from her own experience of how she felt when her visionary husband passed away while their children were still young, and having only one recording of him sharing his ideas. Listen to find out WHY Na'ima started writing, then started coaching others; and HOW she currently spends just 2 HOURS (using her cell phone), which turns into 4 months’ worth of content on multiple platforms, allowing her to maximize her success! What Na’ima shares in this episode will not only challenge the writer within you, but also inspire you, and SHOW you WHAT exactly she does to create such massive success! Listen now, to find out what may surprise you! You may have more in common with Na'ima than you think. Follow Na’ima Robert at: From My Sisters' Lips SISTERS Magazine Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| The Video Content Strategy That Powers a $3M Per Month Coaching Business - Matt Ryder | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:47:23 | |
Matt Ryder is well known as the Sniper turned CEO, Special Operations to Sales trainer - but is there more to this cunning salesman? How has CONTENT been an integral part of his growth and journey to where he is today? In this very First Episode of the Content Capitalists Podcast, Ken speaks with Matt Ryder, former special force member, turned CEO of 7th Level: a sales training mastery company, and founder of Sales Sniper: a sales consulting agency dedicated to helping companies increase close rates, build sales systems, and conduct sales training.
Listen to find out how Matt began by cold-calling for sales gigs, as a broke father and husband - to becoming a record breaking ‘Sales Sniper’ who’s earned six figures on a single commission! (And will he break that record soon?) How did Matt become a CONTENT machine to generate credibility, and eventually become known as the ‘Sales Sniper’, with a company of the same name, and become a key component not only to 7th Level, but multiple successful sales organizations? You won’t want to miss this First Episode of the Content Capitalists Podcast. Follow Matt Ryder at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| 1 Mistake Cost Him a $30M Business! | Anik Singal | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:52:48 | |
Most marketers don’t realize they’re just one FTC crackdown away from losing it all. -The marketing missteps that make you a target for the FTC (are you guilty?)
https://www.complily.com/ Anik’s Book: “Don’t Say That” https://ww.dontsaythat.com/go/
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| $50M Sales Strategy | James Sackl | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:42:19 | |
Behind every multi-million-dollar business, there’s a strategist pulling the strings. For Sales Sniper, that’s James Sackl. He’s not the one in the spotlight, but he’s the guy behind the scenes making sure every move is calculated, intentional, and backed by real data. In this episode, James breaks down how his work with Sales Sniper & 7th Level was the secret to reaching $50M in combined revenue. His strategies: focusing on testing assumptions to avoid bad investments, scalable systems and making sure each company decision is based on market research and solid data. We also covered:
So if you’re serious about building a business that lasts, you’ve got to hear from this episode. Click play and start scaling with precision.
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| Scale to 7 Figures with SEO | Damon Burton | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:44:07 | |
Most people give up on SEO too soon because they don’t understand why it takes time. But Damon Burton, Founder of SEO National, has a different approach. He knows that SEO is a long-term play that pays off in a big way. Damon’s helped clients like Tony Robbins and Russell Brunson grow their online presence through strategic SEO, and in this episode, he explains why it’s worth sticking with it. We talk about:
If you’re tired of chasing quick-fix marketing tactics that don’t deliver, this episode is going to change the way you think about SEO.
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| Systems that Grow to $1M | Ernesto Mandowsky | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:43:11 | |
Most business owners aren’t even scratching the surface of what tech can do. In this episode, Ernesto Mandowsky unpacks how simple systems can turn your small business into a million-dollar machine! Ernesto, Founder of Million-Dollar Machine (MDM), coaches service-based businesses to stop running on chaos and start building systems that generate 7-figure revenue. We also talk about why business owners need to stop ignoring tech and start using it to scale faster and smarter. How to automate the daily grind and focus on growth The power of systems to create consistent, predictable revenue Why most business owners are underusing tech and how to fix that Want a business that runs itself and scales to a million dollars? Hit play now.
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| Treat Content Like A Pro Athlete | Tony McAleavey | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:49:52 | |
Who you surround yourself with matters. That’s according to Tony McAleavy, an ex-firefighter turned viral fitness coach, who built a 7-figure business and gained over 1M followers in just 12 months. In this episode, Tony unpacks the mindset and strategies that took him from flatlining to dominating Instagram, proving that success isn’t about luck but about the people you have in your corner and the consistency you bring to the table. We hit on:
If you want real strategies, this is the one. Watch now.
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| You Need To Be More Selfish if You Want To Succeed | Toby Morrison | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:15:56 | |
Build a million-dollar business + change lives = 100% possible and without burning out! I sat down with Toby Morrison, of CFS Health. What started as a solo coaching gig is now a global business helping people in 65 countries recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In this episode, we dig into what Toby focused on in order to grow and sustain his business:
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| $2M Agency Growth Strategy | Austin Schneider | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:49:51 | |
Want to bank $200k/m as a videographer or agency? I sat down with Austin Schneider, Founder of AgencyU. He was a video guy, lugging all the gear and pressing “record” for his clients. Now he’s completely systematized his business, scaled it up to $2m+ per year, and hired a CEO to run it for him. He did that so he could spend his time coaching other business owners and duplicating his systems into their businesses. Three things he’s obsessed with: nail your offer, install the right systems, and build for the long-term. Hit play now and get the full scoop on the three pillars. Follow Austin Schneider at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| 2k Ad Spend Turned $42k in Sales! (The ROI Secret for Coaches) | Sarah Greener | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:26:41 | |
This episode is best for:
--- This week, I sat down with Sarah Greener—a New Zealand-born, Thailand-based business coach who helps mompreneurs claw back their time and profits. We dug into her wild journey from running 9 businesses (and failing at most!) to scaling a coaching empire that lets her work less while earning more. Sarah’s “boring” systems let her work 3 days a week while her business earns cash. If you’re still “hoping” your content works, her $42K ad ROI story will hurt (in the best way). –- Key takeaways:
Follow Sarah Greener at: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgreenercoach/ #worklifebalance #mompreneurs #timemanagement #passiveincome #businessmoms --- Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to The Content Capitalists Podcast --- About Ken Okazaki Ken Okazaki is the CEO of 20x Agency, a full-service video marketing agency that specializes in A-Z content creation for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Their services help clients build authority, engage leads, and convert sales through high-quality content. With a global team across five countries, Ken serves clients in the US, Canada, Australia, and 15 other countries. Ken is also the inventor and CEO of GoBox Studio, a portable all-in-one podcasting and content creation studio that fits into a carry-on-sized case. Ken hosts the Content Capitalists Podcast, interviewing million-dollar earners about their success and strategies. He offers free courses on home studio setups, video marketing, and content creation. If you need top-tier marketing content or a portable studio, Ken can help you take your business to the next level. Follow Ken Okazaki at: https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/ | |||
| Breaking Past Plateaus | Andy Morgan | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:50:42 | |
Andy Morgan, the founder of Ripped Body and Athlete Body, has been coaching serious lifters and bodybuilders in Japan and from around the world, to train and get to competition ready level. | |||
| TV Host on Knowing Where to Look | Peter Murphy Lewis | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:51:41 | |
🤬Is your marketing strategy confusing the heck out of you? 😡 From TV hosting to marketing director for major corporations, Peter Murphy Lewis is here to set the record straight: if your strategy is confusing, it’s costing you. In this episode, we discuss why most CEOs over complicate marketing and how you can simplify yours to get real results. The best marketers aren’t noisy—the best just understand and connect with their audience better than the competition. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and get serious about your marketing, hit play. Follow Peter Murphy Lewis at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| Street Fighter Turned $4 Million CEO | Danny Calafell | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:45:36 | |
Most businesses are doomed from the start. From fighting in boxing rings to leading a multimillion-dollar business, Danny Calafell is here to warn you: if you don’t know how to fight, your business is doomed to fail. Danny, the CEO of TriWorld Consulting, didn’t start with a silver spoon. He started with nothing and built a $4 million worth of business through sheer determination and smart strategies. Now, he’s on a mission to help businesses scale, but he’s not sugarcoating it. In this episode, Danny unpacks the brutal truth about why most businesses fail within 10 years and what you can do to defy those odds. Danny’s not giving the same old business advice so if you want the real deal, hit play. Follow Danny Calafell at: https://www.facebook.com/DannyChampCalafell Follow Ken Okazaki at: https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/ | |||
| AI-Proof Your Future | Jonathan Mast | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:43:04 | |
Creation or evolution? Jonathan Mast, an AI consultant, made his case as a guest on my show, the Content Capitalists. If you have a job or if you have employees, this is for you! You need to learn to infuse AI into your daily life and start evolving today–if you haven’t already. Will jobs be lost? Entire industries destroyed? Yes–we cover which job sectors and industries are at risk, but more importantly, how you can stay one step ahead. Businesses hire him to consult on how to implement, integrate, and streamline EVERYTHING with AI. (you should probably reach out to him if you own a business). If you’re a geek, nerd, business owner, or just curious, listen to this episode. Guaranteed to not suck! Follow Jonathan Mast at: Follow Ken Okazaki at: | |||
| My Hidden Past: Inside a Cult (Part 2) | June Kato-Rider | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:45:13 | |
This episode isn't about content creation or making money. It's about diving deeper into my past, growing up in a cult, and how it shaped who I am today. If you’re looking for content creation and marketing tips, skip this one. But if you're curious about my background and want to hear more about the raw, uncut stories from my childhood, keep listening. My sister June Kato-Rider is back for part two of my interview with her. If you haven’t watched the first part yet, visit my channel and look for “My Hidden Past: Inside A Cult | June Kato-Rider”. In this episode, we discuss:
Lastly, we talk about resilience, overcoming adversity, and the drive that keeps us going. This is one of the most personal and raw conversations we've had. Click play and join us. Follow June Kato-Rider at: https://www.facebook.com/junie.balloonie/ Follow Ken Okazaki at: https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/ | |||
| My Hidden Past: Inside a Cult | June Kato-Rider | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:50:27 | |
This episode is not about content creation, making money, or even really about entrepreneurship. It’s about me and past, born and raised in a cult. What it took was my sister, June, to ask me the questions nobody else could. She’s a professional Japanese-English interpreter, and probably the best there is, working with world leaders and presidents at the UN and other global business leaders. But we have a shared history being raised in a cult that affected everything about us today. The impact on our lives is huge and it takes a level of incredible resilience for anyone to turn something like that around and build a life, a family, and a successful career despite having a dark past. Click play to enter the rabbit hole. Follow June Kato-Rider at: https://www.facebook.com/junie.balloonie/ Follow Ken Okazaki at: https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/ | |||
| $300M in Sales at 25! | Jon Weberg | 22 Jul 2024 | 01:04:03 | |
He started working at 10 and is now banking $300M in sales! Jon Weberg shows how focusing on customer experience and retention should be your primary strategy for business growth. He will show you why personality beats professionalism as an entrepreneur, the “Automate, Delegate, Eliminate” Formula, and how to retain your customers. You’ve got to watch this. Follow Jon Weberg at: https://www.profitalize.com/ Follow Ken Okazaki at: https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/ | |||