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Kitchen Side: Working In the Business, Founder Mode, and Avoiding the Traffic Trap16 Oct 202400:51:39

In this Kitchen Side podcast episode, David, Alex, and Ali, co-founders of Omniscient Digital, discuss the nuances of working in vs. on a business and how both are essential for growth. They explore the concept of "founder mode," reflecting on both the benefits and risks of hands-on leadership. The team introduces the "traffic trap," a phenomenon where businesses prioritize traffic over meaningful conversions, and the importance of aligning organic growth efforts with broader marketing strategies. Through personal anecdotes and insights from client work, the discussion highlights how businesses can bridge the gap between goals, strategy, and execution for sustainable growth.

Key Takeaways

  • Working In vs. On a Business: The conversation explores the tension between performing day-to-day operations and strategizing for future growth. Both are essential, and success lies in balancing these roles rather than separating them entirely.
  • Founder Mode and Leadership Nuances: Founder mode, popularized by Paul Graham and Brian Chesky, emphasizes a hands-on approach. However, the hosts warn that it can justify both good and bad behavior if not applied thoughtfully.
  • The Traffic Trap: A common issue where businesses focus excessively on increasing traffic without aligning it with lead generation and conversions. The episode discusses the importance of optimizing content and organic programs to drive meaningful business outcomes beyond just page views.
  • Creating Systems Without Losing Flexibility: SOPs and processes can streamline operations but require continuous iteration. The team emphasizes the need to stay close to the work to ensure systems evolve with market changes.
  • Multi-Channel Alignment for Organic Growth: Organic traffic should not be managed in isolation. Effective programs require alignment with paid campaigns, email nurturing, and retargeting strategies to maximize results.

Show Links

What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here:

 

https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: Perfectionism vs Experimentation, The Best Career Advice, and What SEO Programs Need to Succeed09 Oct 202400:49:58

In this Kitchen Side episode, hosts David, Alex, and Allie discuss the balance between perfectionism and experimentation in business and personal growth. They explore how shifting to an experimental mindset can alleviate pressure, enhance learning, and drive progress. The conversation covers career advice emphasizing urgency, client management insights, and best practices for SEO programs. They also share personal experiences and stories on how to adapt effectively in a dynamic work environment. The hosts emphasize the importance of taking action, learning from experiences, and avoiding the trap of over-analysis.

Key Takeaways

  • Perfectionism vs. Experimentation: The hosts emphasize the shift from perfectionism to an experimentation mindset, which allows for growth and adaptation. By focusing on learning rather than achieving perfect results, individuals and teams can progress more effectively.
  • Urgency in Career Development: Urgency and taking immediate action are highlighted as key career differentiators. The discussion includes practical advice on maintaining momentum and consistently delivering results, which builds trust and credibility.
  • Adapting SEO Programs Beyond Technicality: The success of SEO programs often relies on factors beyond SEO tactics themselves, such as integrating client goals and aligning team efforts with broader marketing strategies.
  • Learning from Experiences Without Overthinking: The hosts caution against the pitfalls of over-analyzing every situation or experiment. Sometimes, it’s about moving forward rather than extracting lessons from every single action.
  • Authenticity in Client Interactions: Consistent and honest communication with clients is crucial. The hosts highlight the importance of transparency and the challenges of maintaining urgency without overwhelming teams or clients.
  • Balancing Virtual and In-Person Interactions: A discussion about the differences between virtual and in-person meetings shows that while virtual interactions are convenient, in-person engagements often provide more energy and connection.

Show Links

What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

The Flux in the SEO Industry, What Programmatic SEO Will Look Like, and Taking a Calm Approach to Business with Thenuka Karunaratne20 Jun 202400:51:14

Thenuka, CEO of Daydream, discusses the changing landscape of programmatic SEO and the importance of context in content creation. He explains how Daydream helps companies leverage their unique data to generate high-quality, AI-driven content for SEO. Thenuka also emphasizes the need for education in the industry to understand and implement programmatic SEO effectively. The conversation explores the future of SEO and the role of automation in the industry. It discusses how automation will impact the different aspects of SEO, such as keyword research, content creation, and performance monitoring. The conversation also highlights the importance of strategy in SEO and how it will become more valuable as tactical tasks get automated. Additionally, the conversation touches on the concept of taking a calm approach to building a company and the benefits of separating one's identity from the company. It concludes with a discussion on the intersection of Buddhism and entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways
The landscape of programmatic SEO is changing, with alternative search engines and generative AI technologies emerging as competitors to Google.
The way content is created to answer search queries is also evolving, with a focus on more customized and high-quality answers.
Daydream helps companies leverage their unique data to create AI-driven content that is tailored to specific search patterns and user intent.
Education is crucial in the industry to understand and implement programmatic SEO effectively. Automation will play a significant role in the future of SEO, automating tasks such as keyword research, content creation, and performance monitoring.
Strategy will become more valuable in SEO as tactical tasks get automated, requiring a deep understanding of the product and data to drive growth initiatives.
Taking a calm approach to building a company can lead to better problem-solving and stability, allowing for a more sustainable and focused mindset.
Separating one's identity from the company can help maintain stability and prevent emotional ups and downs as the company faces challenges.
Buddhist principles, such as mindfulness and detachment, can be applied to entrepreneurship, providing a sense of space and perspective in the face of difficulties.
Show Links
Visite DayDream
Connect with Thenuka Karunaratne on LinkedIn and Twitter
Connect with David Khim on LinkedIn and Twitter
Connect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or Twitter
Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.
Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:
Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)
Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)
How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)
Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)
Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)
Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:
Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO
Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?
How Do Growth and Content Overlap?
Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:
Twitter: @beomniscient
Linkedin: Be Omniscient
Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

The Evolution of Digital Events, Finding a Competitive Edge, and Running a Marketing Team Like a Media Company with Palash Soni24 Feb 202300:57:10

Events are becoming an increasingly essential part of any successful digital marketing strategy. 

Palash Soni is one of the co-founders and the CEO of Goldcast. 

He is trained as an engineer but moved on to business and product leadership roles at a Mobile AdTech company. He began pursuing an MBA at Harvard, but after meeting his co-founders and developing the idea for Goldcast, he took a leave of absence to pursue his vision of helping B2B marketers run engaging digital events. Palash loves to read, especially science, biology, and history books.

In this conversation, we cover the market tech, evolutions in the event market ecosystem, and how you can build a high-performing product, culture, and team that will give you wins in the market.

Show Topics

  • Evolution and changes in the market tech
  • How to build a successful software business
  • Shifting markets and the criteria Palash used
  • Building a successful product for a market in another country
  • Palash’s catalyst to starting Goldcast while in school
  • Incorporating a company as an immigrant in the US
  • Formative experience: Learning how to win during adversity
  • How to differentiate from your competitors
  • How to run B2B companies like media companies
  • Evolutions in the event marketing ecosystem
  • What goes into running a great digital event that drives value
  • Building a high-performance team as you scale and grow

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

What Marketers Need to Know About GA4 and Content Analytics with JJ Reynolds22 Feb 202301:00:10

Use data to drive informed decisions, avoid common mistakes, and stay up-to-date on the latest marketing strategies. Improve your marketing efforts with actionable tips and insights on data-driven decision-making and a new dawn with GA4 almost hitting our systems.

JJ Reynolds is the founder and head of marketing and analytics at MediaAuthentic. JJ has extensive experience using data to drive informed decision-making and is here to share his insights on utilizing data in marketing.

In this episode, we talk about why content marketers need to have analytics, the common mistakes they make regarding analytics, and an overview of the new Google Analytics system GA4. 

So, sit back, relax, and get ready to take some notes as we dive into the world of data-driven marketing with JJ Reynolds.

Show Topics

  • Why content marketers need analytics
  • What bounce rate is and how it is calculated
  • How to get started with data-driven decision making
  • The site efficiency
  • Common mistakes made by marketers regarding analytics
  • Challenges associated with having a big team
  • The art of asking great business questions to inform measurement strategies
  • Introduction to GA4
  • Best advice on how to prepare for a new product launch

Show Links 

  • Check out Mediauthentic here
  • Check out the BetterThanData system here
  • Connect with JJ Reynolds on LinkedIn
  • Connect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or Twitter

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Build a B2B Software Company with Community and Use AI Tools to Be More Productive with Austin Distel17 Feb 202300:57:51

Building and scaling a successful company takes more than just focusing on sales and revenue. In this episode, Austin Distel unpacks the most vital strategies he uses to ensure his company keeps growing and scaling. 

Austin Distel is the Senior Marketing Director at Jasper, a company that helps creators produce new content using artificial intelligence. The company has a formidable track record of growth, from 20 employees in 2020 to 125 in 2022. Austin has previously founded and served in various companies, including Proof, Scale.io, and Scale or Die. Jasper has helped more than 50,000 companies create mind-blowing content in the form of blog posts, LinkedIn posts, and photo captions, including many others. 

In this episode, Austin shares how he has used online communities to catapult the growth of Jasper. He explains in depth the strategy of offering value to community members so that they not only become clients but also attract other potential customers. His marketing and growth techniques are must-know for the success of any company. 

Topics

  • Company growth 
  • Creating a community for the company
  • Retain relevance in your community 
  • New Technology: Its importance in the fast-changing world
  • Rebranding as per the market needs
  • How to build a SaaS subscription
  • Quality should be the top priority

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Running Product-Led Growth and Go-To-Market Motions During a Recession and Unlocking Career Growth with Holly Chen15 Feb 202300:59:04

In today's fast-paced business environment, growth and success are essential for long-term survival. But what does it take to achieve business growth, and how can individuals and organizations stay ahead of the curve?

In this episode, we are joined by Holly Chen, an experienced and enthusiastic business leader, to discuss individual and business growth in the ever-changing business environment. 

Holly Chen is an experienced business professional with a diverse range of skills and expertise. Holly serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Mosaic.tech, a Strategic Finance Platform that provides real-time financial analytics and planning to get teams from data to decision faster. She is also the Founder, CMO, and Growth Advisor at ExponentialX, and also the Founder, CEO, and Executive coach at Ceiling Breakers. She has also previously served in other companies including Loom, Google, Gucci, and Various, among others. 

Besides product development, customer engagement, and strategic planning, Holly is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting greater representation and equity in the workplace. She has volunteered with several organizations focused on empowering underprivileged individuals and communities and has also spoken on panels and webinars on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In this episode, Holly shares her incredible testimony of how she has helped multiple companies expand their size and revenue. Curiosity and an unending desire to acquire new knowledge have been her underlying mantra in her personal career growth. She also shares the importance of proper framework in the growth of any company- a focus on the quality of the product is the easiest way to justify an increase in prices. 

Topics

  • Managing a proper work-life balance and work-life integration
  • Setting Milestones and Goals for personal and business growth
  • Experimenting with New Products and Roles
  • Focusing on the execution system and the product
  • Product and Growth Frameworks
  • Transitioning from enterprise sales motion to a purely pure G product
  • Allocating your Marketing Budget
  • The truth about POS platforms
  • Executive coaching and its importance

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen SIde: Demsytifying "Media Marketing" (w/ Guest Ronnie Higgins)10 Feb 202300:53:32

When you think your company is media marketing oriented, you might be focusing on content marketing alone. 

As you would learn in this episode, Ronnie Higgins, formal Director of Content for Hopin and a formal podcast guest, tells us that while content marketing is a subset of media marketing, there is a thing line between them and intently pushing just SEO materials or not, bridges the gap.

Show topics:

  • What are the defining characteristics of a media company?
  • The misunderstanding behind effective media marketing.
  • How does a company think and act like a media company?
  • How to compete with other media companies.

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Market to Developers with a Product-Led Growth and Enterprise Go-to-Market Playbook08 Feb 202300:58:47

It feels like every SaaS company is scrambling to figure out their developer marketing strategy. But is it actually any different than all your other marketing strategies? Francesca Krihely has spent over a decade at MongoDB and Synk solving for this persona. In this episode, we rumble through what you need to do — and what to avoid — to build relationships with developers.

Topics

  • The DevSecOps community
  • How to market well to developers
  • What to do when you're starting a project
  • Understanding the developer persona
  • Importance of design thinking
  • Building a Career
  • Be a "learn-it-all", not a know-it-all

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How Marketers Waste Time and Resources, and the Audacity of Big Goals with Jakub Rudnik03 Feb 202301:12:21

When you’re on the hamster wheel of content creation, it can feel hard to get off. When you zoom out, though, it turns out there are more-strategic ways to look at what you’re making and why. Jakub Rudnik’s created content for renowned organizations like G2, Chicago Tribune, and now Scribe. Buckle up for this conversation where he shares his tips for being more intentional.

Topics

  • Defeat imposter syndrome through success
  • Enable your teams to deliver better content
  • We follow people for their brains
  • Should you worry about appearing salesy?
  • Company culture can complicate content
  • Content strategy is an internal battle
  • Experimentation is a win-win muscle

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Jay Acunzo on Creativity, Storytelling, and Why You Need Courage to Break Out of Mediocrity01 Feb 202301:11:22

Storytelling has existed since the beginning of civilization. But how do you learn to do it better? According to Jay Acunzo of Unthinkable Media, all it takes is conviction and commitment. In this conversation, he tells stories about how to tell better stories — meta, we know.

Topics

  • What to learn from Anthony Bourdain
  • Have a vision for your content
  • The difference between “good” and “effective”
  • A story’s purpose
  • Here’s the thing about…
  • Role of communicator
  • The goal of a storyteller
  • Integrate mindfulness
  • Working more bravely

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

The Unspoken Rules of Running a Business with Female Founders Samantha Anderl and Andrea Wildt (Harlow)25 Jan 202300:47:22

Andrea Wildt and Samantha Anderl, ex-marketing professionals and freelancers, are now the co-founders of Harlow– an all-inclusive tool to assist solopreneurs in streamlining their business. Harlow offers organized solutions for aiding freelancers, such as automated invoicing, proposal templates, and many other features from a centralized hub. We sincerely value the freelance population and creating the resources needed for them to have successful businesses.

As the economic outlook continues to be murky, many professionals are exploring solopreneurship. Andrea Wildt and Samantha Anderl started Harlow to support them on their mission. This conversation details lessons that anyone can take with them to fast-track their journey.

Summary: In this conversation, Andrea Wildt and Samantha Anderl discuss lessons that anyone can take with them to become an effective solopreneur.

Topics

  • How to market yourself as a freelancer
  • Sell outcomes, not outputs
  • Pricing strategy
  • Be reflective and intentional
  • Do marketers need to market themselves?
  • Personal branding is not necessary, but useful
  • Get the right balance of decisions
  • Think before you answer

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Affiliate-Driven Content Sites and Link Building with Sandeep Mallya (99Signals)18 Jan 202300:54:52

Is it possible to do affiliate marketing without losing your soul? According to 99signals founder Sandeep Mallya, it is. And while there’s no shortcut to success, there are key principles to embody along the way. Enjoy our conversation with him.

Topics

  • Be authentic
  • Being critical to your affiliates
  • How to become an affiliate marketing expert
  • The importance of being organic in your writing
  • Don’t be afraid of competitors
  • The secret to great SEO content
  • Revisit and update your content
  • AI content creating tools
  • The important of finding your voice
  • Get feedback

Show Links

Check out 99signals

Follow Sandeep Mallya on LinkedIn or Twitter

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: Identifying Strategy SEO Programs, Untraditional SEO Backgrounds, and We're Hiring a Director of Organic Growth12 Jun 202400:40:31

The conversation covers various topics related to SEO and content strategy. The main themes include the challenges of finding new topics to discuss on a podcast, the different approaches to SEO and content strategy, the importance of prioritization and focus, and the evolving skillset required for SEO and content roles. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of decision-making within companies and the benefits of having in-house experience. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the complexities and nuances of SEO and content strategy. In this conversation, the hosts discuss hiring for a director of organic growth strategy position. They describe the qualities they are looking for in a candidate and emphasize the importance of experience and practical skills over formal education. They also touch on the value of networking and building authentic relationships. The hosts express their preference for individuals who are passionate, optimistic, and willing to take initiative. They also mention the need for strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the limitations of traditional education and the importance of hands-on learning.

Key Takeaways
Finding new topics to discuss on a podcast can be challenging, especially when the format incentivizes novelty.
Different content formats and distribution channels have different parameters and require different approaches to content creation.
Prioritization and focus are crucial in SEO and content strategy to avoid getting distracted by shiny new trends.
Having in-house experience can provide valuable insights into the internal dynamics of companies and how decisions are made.
The skillset required for SEO and content roles is evolving, and a mix of agency and in-house experience is often ideal. When hiring for a leadership position, prioritize candidates with management experience and a passion for the field.
Formal education is not always necessary for success in marketing and other fields. Practical skills and hands-on experience are often more valuable.
Building authentic relationships and networking can be more effective than relying on formal connections or institutions.
Look for candidates who are passionate, optimistic, and willing to take initiative.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities are crucial for success in leadership roles.
Traditional education may not always provide the most relevant or up-to-date knowledge and skills. Continuous learning and practical experience are essential.

Show Links
Connect with David Khim on LinkedIn and Twitter
Connect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and Twitter
Connect with Allie Decker on LinkedIn and Twitter
Connect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or Twitter

What is Kitchen Side?
One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.
You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.
You understand how the sausage is made.
As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.
We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.
Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.
Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:
Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)
Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)
How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)
Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)
Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)
Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:
Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO
Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?
How Do Growth and Content Overlap?
Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:
Twitter: @beomniscient
Linkedin: Be Omniscient
Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Event-Led Growth and Customer Education with Mark Kilens (Airmeet)11 Jan 202300:48:30

Technological advances are coming so rapidly that the phrase “what got you here won’t get you there” rings true for almost every industry and business model.

When the only thing constant is change, it becomes increasingly important for teams to not just keep their house in order, but also continuously scan the horizon for the next great threat, resource, or opportunity. Sustainable success will require a deep understanding of both immediate and long-term customer needs, so that you can recruit the team and resources needed to address them.

In today’s episode of The Long Game, you’ll hear what Mark Kilens, the Chief Marketing Officer at a virtual event management software called Airmeet, thinks SaaS companies should be doing to be proactive about growth — and how his team is setting themselves up for success.

Show Topics

  • Making education an integral part of the customer experience
  • The ever-evolving role of the CMO 
  • Building a team and culture that serves your business goals
  • Why event-led growth is an effective option for marketers

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: Our Attempt at Ghostwriting Thought Leadership Content04 Jan 202300:44:28

You don’t have to look far to hear that “thought leadership” matters in 2023. But what does it take to do it well and in an authentic way? In this conversation, we chat about the best — and worst — ways to approach building that authority.

Topics

  • Finding the balance between editorial content and optimization
  • Writing for yourself is not the same as writing for others
  • Unlearning writing only for SEO
  • Optimize and opinionate content
  • Different way to look at bad content
  • Chicken and egg problem
  • What really is the goal of content?
  • Good SEO strategies take time to mature
  • Why physical content is still important

Show Links

What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Office Hours: Building SEO Growth Loops with Kevin Indig28 Dec 202200:27:02

Before you know it there’s another SEO “growth hack” going around. But, like all trends, they come and go. Few strategies survive the test of time. And few people know them like Kevin Indig (ex-Shopify). In this Office Hours workshop, Kevin peels back timeless principles for how your growing company can approach SEO.

Topics

  • Scaling SEO
  • Integrators vs. Aggregators
  • Growing your marketplace
  • Aggregator and integrator approach to SEO
  • SEO Growth loop
  • Compounding effects of self-reinforcing growth loop
  • Self-reinforcing growth loop
  • How to compete in SEO

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Upcoming Trends in Marketing According to Futurist Mark Schaefer21 Dec 202200:47:55

Marketing: the more it changes, the more it stays the same. For every new buzzword that blows up on Twitter, there are as many timeless principles about how to succeed. 

Mark Schaefer is a globally-recognized author, keynote speaker, futurist, and business consultant who blogs at Businesses Grow — one of the top five marketing blogs of the world. He has spent his entire career learning to separate the signal from the noise in business. 

In this conversation, we cover whether trends matter, why dirty businesses lose, and how to win in a post-SEO world.

Show Topics

  • Marketing in the new world
  • Trends come and go
  • Invest in content
  • How to win in a post-SEO world
  • Three criteria Peter Drucker used
  • Flow: the secret to writing
  • Should you pick a niche for your personal brand?

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: Should You Create a Glossary as Part of Your SEO Strategy?14 Dec 202200:26:20

As marketers, it’s natural to want a shortcut to more traffic. And while glossaries offer that alluring promise, stay away from that siren’s song. There’s little upside in the long-run for your customers or your team.

In this episode of our Kitchen Side series, we rumble through pitfalls to avoid with glossaries and other tactics to try instead.

Topics

  • What is a glossary?
  • Why do you need a glossary?
  • Should you make blog posts or glossaries?
  • Make most of your glossary
  • Are glossaries worth it?
  • How to avoid cannibalizing content

Show Links

What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Product Led-Growth Benchmarks with Sam Richard (ngrok)07 Dec 202200:54:51

Product-led growth — so hot right now. Sam Richard has helped SaaS companies adopt these strategies during her time at OpenView. Today she is Head of Growth at ngrok, the programmable network edge that adds connectivity, security, and observability to your apps with no code changes. 

In this conversation, she unpacks how companies of all shapes and sizes can find better ways to grow.

Topics

  • Find inspiration everywhere
  • What defines product-led?
  • Lean into strengths
  • Stay focused
  • Find your indicator
  • PLG exists on a spectrum
  • Invest in both product and messaging
  • Subscriptions: a tried-and-true revenue model
  • How to find your startup idea
  • When “doing” matters more than “learning”

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Recent Trends and Building an Audience with Amanda Natividad (SparkToro)30 Nov 202200:49:55

When creating a personal brand, people often spend too much time on “brand” and not enough time on “personal”. Amanda Natividad, VP of Marketing at SparkToro, has found a way to tell your story in an authentic — and compelling — way.

In this episode, she dives into how to build a personal brand without losing your soul, why knowing your “why” is the key to building an audience, recent trends, and much more. 

Topics

  • Test out content ideas at events
  • Refine ideas through feedback
  • Quiet quitting can be good
  • How to build an audience
  • Personal content strategy
  • Try telling your story
  • Act like you belong

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Write for Humans, But Optimize for SEO with Maddy Osman (The Blogsmith)23 Nov 202200:46:33

In business, there’s no way to know everything ahead of time. And while you can’t predict the future, you can influence it by learning the right lessons in the present. Maddy Osman, Founder of The Blogsmith, and author of “Writing for Humans and Robots”, has applied this growth mindset in her own work. Listen to the conversation to hear why it’s good to plan to fail, and how 1 + 1 = 3.

Show Topics

  • How to plan for problems in your process
  • Build a muscle of helping customers
  • Figure out what you're good at, then using it to your advantage
  • The human robot-buyer dynamic
  • Creative ways to show appreciation
  • Solve for robots and humans

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: How Our Thinking of Content Strategy Has Evolved Over Time16 Nov 202200:53:46

There’s more competition for your prospect’s attention than ever before. That means the bar is higher for each piece of content you create. 

Winning content means being intentional and deliberate with your strategy. In this episode, we talk about everything from strategy to selection, and how our own thinking of content strategy has evolved over time. 

Show Topics

  • What to expect when learning a new discipline
  • The importance of strategy in content marketing
  • How content marketing plays into the business strategy
  • Focus on market share (Not revenue)
  • What does content strategy look like?
  • Is content your only option?
  • Content consumption is changing
  • Strategy is a trade-off
  • Common mistakes in strategy
  • Building trust with your target audience
  • What mating theory teaches us about marketing
  • What is a good content strategy?

Show Links 

What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Fulfill Customers’ Needs with CRO with Raphael Paulin-Daigle09 Nov 202200:56:23

Want to optimize your conversion rates? First, you have to know what’s attracting your customers to your brand. 

Raphael Paulin-Daigle is the founder and CEO of SplitBase, a CRO agency that works with major D to C and ecommerce brands to improve conversion rates, revenue, and customer experiences. 

Raphael has walked many companies through the process of optimizing their conversion rates. The key is finding out what your customers truly need—whether they know it or not. 

In this episode, Raphael explains the difference between A/B testing and CRO, why you shouldn’t always focus on conversion, and how to determine your customers’ subconscious needs.

Show Topics

  • Go beyond A/B testing
  • Discover customers’ subconscious needs
  • Find out what’s actually important to customers
  • Don’t get hung up on conversion rates
  • Create a better life experience
  • Ask about your customers
  • Value qualitative research
  • Educate others about CRO
  • Cater to short attention spans
  • Understand your customer before you write

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Digital watercoolers, echo chambers, and big companies who write bad content with Ryan Law (Ahrefs)05 Jun 202401:04:28

The conversation explores the challenges of finding sources of inspiration and engaging with online communities. It delves into the importance of in-person interactions and the limitations of digital platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. The discussion then shifts to the role of conferences in fostering real conversations and the value of personal experiences in content creation. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of SEO, the complexity of search algorithms, and the need for quality content. The concept of thought leadership is explored, with a focus on the desired end state and the types of content that can contribute to it. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the distribution of content and the challenges of driving traffic and engagement in a platform-dominated environment. In this conversation, Ryan Law and Alex discuss the value of content marketing, the role of AI in content creation, and the universal yearning for nature. They explore the challenges of measuring the impact of content, the importance of intuition in content marketing, and the need for companies to embrace experimentation. They also touch on the barbell strategy in content creation, the different perspectives of large and small companies, and the state of AI in content marketing.
Key Takeaways
In-person interactions can provide valuable inspiration and help break out of echo chambers.
Digital platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter can feel homogenous and lack engagement.
Conferences offer opportunities for real conversations and personal experiences.
Quality content is essential in the evolving landscape of SEO.
Thought leadership is a desired end state that can be achieved through various types of content.
Distribution of content in a platform-dominated environment can be challenging. Content marketing can provide value by solving problems, providing information, reducing boredom, and entertaining.
AI in content marketing is still in its early stages, with generative AI requiring significant effort to produce good results.
Companies should be thoughtful and selective in their use of AI in content creation, focusing on enabling new capabilities rather than simply automating existing processes.
Learning technical skills like coding can provide a different perspective and depth to a content marketer's work.
The universal yearning for nature is a common desire among remote knowledge workers who often feel isolated and disconnected from the physical world.
Show Links
Visit Ahrefs
Visit Ryan Law website
Connect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and Twitter
Connect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or Twitter
Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.
Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:
Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)
Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)
How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)
Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)
Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)
Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:
Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO
Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?
How Do Growth and Content Overlap?
Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:
Twitter: @beomniscient
Linkedin: Be Omniscient
Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Build A High-Performing Marketing Team with Andrew Davies02 Nov 202200:55:46

It’s an interesting time to be a marketing leader. Your prospects want more value, your teams want more clarity, and your boss wants more ROI. Oh, and you need to do this without growing headcount like you used to. 

Andrew Davies, CMO of Paddle, has lived this firsthand. He offers timeless advice for how to get more done with less and improve yourself at the same time.

Show Topics

  • Find what the market needs
  • Winning hearts and minds matters
  • How to align priorities
  • Marketing is a game
  • Building trust
  • Take pride in your work
  • Work On The Business, Not In The Business
  • How To Balance The Two Timeframes of Marketing
  • Set the tone
  • Helpful content wins
  • Self-service matters more than ever
  • Self-serve is the future of sales
  • How Product-Led and Sales-Led Growth Work Together
  • Learning, the ultimate meta skill

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Fireside Chat with Tim Stoddart (Copyblogger, Stodzy)26 Oct 202200:49:57

Tim Stoddart, the owner of both Tim Stodz Enterprises and Sober Nation, is a writer, an entrepreneur, and a leader. 

Tim’s experience of addiction and recovery has shaped and influenced his career path in many ways. It’s what inspired him to create Sober Nation, a blog and community resource for people struggling with addiction, as well as his marketing agency Stodz Enterprises. 

For Tim, his personal journey and professional career go hand in hand. 

In this episode, you can find out how Tim learned to reconcile his personal and professional online personas, why he relies so heavily on documented systems, and why it’s okay to be bad at sales.

Show Topics

  • Control what you can, and let go of what you can’t
  • Get rid of labels
  • The power of sharing yourself
  • It’s courageous to publish
  • Protect your core values
  • How to be credible and authentic
  • Scaling yourself through documented systems
  • Be bad at sales. And do it anyway.
  • The power and limits of social media
  • Make it to midnight 

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here:

 

https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Level Up as a Growth Marketer with Joe Lee (Ontra)19 Oct 202201:09:40

There’s a lot of appeal to working for a flashy, up-and-coming startup. But Joe Lee, VP of Growth Marketing at Ontra, has always focused on achieving the best job titles and experiences instead of working for the “sexiest” companies. 

For Joe, growth marketing provided the perfect opportunities to advance in his career and get to where he is today. Growth marketing has become the de facto title for the person on the marketing team dedicated to growth, whether it’s through users, leads, pipeline, or revenue. 

In this episode, Joe talks to us about the importance of listening to leading indicators, why marketing should partner with sales in account-based marketing, and how to maintain empathy as you rise in the ranks of leadership.

Show Topics

  • Optimize for experience and title
  • Be a canary in a coal mine
  • Strategize with your decks
  • Partner with sales
  • Hyperfocus on a small group
  • Care about multi-marketing metrics
  • Invest in direct mail
  • Negotiate with your CFO
  • Control your narrative 
  • Don’t lose your empathy

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Product-Led Growth and Sales with Thomas Schiavone (Calixa)12 Oct 202200:50:51

Product-led growth is an up-and-coming market strategy, but what does it actually entail? A product-led growth strategy is a fusion between marketing and product, which means you need two things to ensure its success. 

First, the product has to be easy to use and easy to adopt. Second, you need to create a big inbound funnel to get people to sign up, resulting in product-led sales. 

Thomas Schiavone, CEO and Co-founder of Calixa, knows that focusing on product-led growth leads to product-led sales. In this episode, Thomas talked with us about empowering sales to spearhead product-led growth, the importance of manageable data, and why you should aim to build value above all else.

Show Topics

  • Fuse marketing and product to create product-led growth
  • Create the right strategy for your company
  • Empower sales 
  • Set your priorities
  • Get more metrics
  • Leverage machines to parse data
  • Listen to customer insight
  • Build value first
  • Let other people make decisions

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)05 Oct 202200:57:28

There’s a lot of monotonous development work that goes into building solutions. 

Blake Burch wants to relieve some of that burden for developers and help them waste less time on unnecessary tasks. 

Blake co-founded Shipyard, a data orchestration platform, to give data engineers the tools to quickly launch, monitor, and share resilient data workflows. 

He talked to us about the importance of inter-tool communication, how Shipyard is working to improve the developer experience, and why you shouldn’t focus on your infrastructure.

Show Topics

  • Get rid of monotonous development work
  • Run compatible code
  • Be prepared to meet your client's needs
  • Don’t separate out your tools
  • Let your tools talk to each other
  • Improve the developer experience 
  • Deal with new tools
  • Consolidate tools
  • Prevent data leaks
  • Focus on the problem you want to solve

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO28 Sep 202200:50:51

Red versus blue: do you know which ocean you’d rather swim in? 

We discuss the blue ocean strategy and how to navigate high- and low-competition markets. Blue oceans represent uncrowded markets with low volumes of competition. The waters in a blue ocean are clear and open for swimming. 

Red oceans, however, are high-volume, highly competitive markets that are more challenging to navigate. Whether you’re in a blue ocean or a red ocean, your goal is to find a strategy that sets your company apart and gives your product a fighting chance. 

In this episode of Kitchen Side, we talk through the pros and cons of both red and blue oceans, what it takes to create a new market, and how to set your company apart from the crowd.

Show Topics

  • Find a strategic edge
  • Focus on lower keyword difficulty
  • Employ phrases customers use
  • Piggyback on existing categories
  • Evangelize your idea
  • Start small
  • Do it all
  • Build a moat
  • Find your own blue ocean
  • Leverage what makes your company unique

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Lead in an Early-Stage Company with Eric Hann (Order)21 Sep 202200:59:57

There’s no single playbook that works for every startup. But one thing they all have in common is a strong foundational team. 

If you have the right team, it’s easier to set your business up for success. 

Eric Hann is an expert at helping early-stage companies find their go-to-market fit. As the Senior Director of Marketing at Order, Eric has learned what makes a startup team great—and what to avoid. 

In this episode, Eric shares how to build a demand generation team and program from scratch, why you need curious team members, and how to lower your employees’ fears of failure.

Show Topics

  • Create an environment that doesn’t fear failure
  • Stay grounded in what’s repeatable
  • Learn the rules of the game
  • Build your startup around curious people
  • Hire people who ask questions
  • Be a generalist
  • Follow a situational leadership model
  • De-risk new challenges
  • Evaluate your processes
  • Make your own experiences

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here:

 

https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

World-Shaking Webinars with Annette Cardwell (Lattice)14 Sep 202201:19:16

Want people to pay more attention to your brand? Give them interesting content to consume.

Webinars are the latest, greatest way to capture an audience’s attention. 

Annette Cardwell is the Senior Director of Content, Community, Customer, and Web at Lattice. Events are a major part of Lattice’s company voice, and Annette has learned how to cater those events to her company’s specific audience. 

In this episode, Annette shares her tips for creating the perfect event, how to select the right guests, and why you should always repurpose your content. 

Show Topics

  • Make topics interesting
  • Cater events to your audience
  • Select the right guests
  • Don’t be salesy
  • Determine which questions to cut
  • Focus on your primary hook
  • Work within your box
  • Repurpose, repurpose, repurpose
  • Be patient
  • Provide value through content

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)07 Sep 202201:19:08

Quality content is the difference between run-of-the-mill advertising and a campaign that grabs people’s attention. But cultivating your talent as a content writer takes intentional work. 

Alicia Johnston, Director of Content at Sprout Social, has experienced both being and managing content marketers. What’s one common denominator for good content writers? Their skills go beyond writing. 

In this episode, Alicia tells us what makes content writers unique, how to create strategic content, and why you should merchandise your work.

Show Topics

  • Target customer personas
  • Listen to social media
  • Understand the game
  • Ask the same questions yearly
  • Use your own data
  • Create authentic content
  • Be a storyteller
  • Hire curious people
  • Merchandise your work
  • Write to entertain

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?](https://beomniscient.com/blog/hiring-content-writers-vs-subject-matter-experts/)

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here:

 

https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Running a Content Program as a One-Person Team with Nikhil Venkatesa31 Aug 202200:57:21

How do you handle being the only content marketing person in a startup? Become a Swiss army knife. 

Versatility and a wide variety of skills are vital for solo marketers in the startup world. And there’s no better place to learn than in a startup role. The wider your skillset, the more you can help your company grow. 

Nikhil Venkatesa, content marketing lead at Convictional, has worked in all kinds of marketing setups. But he’s sharpened his skills the most working as a one-man marketing team. In this episode, Nikhil shares his tips for working solo in marketing, how to stay focused on long-term goals, and why busy work can lead to burnout.

Show Topics

  • Be a Swiss army knife
  • Test new channels before you hire
  • Create the right kind of traffic
  • Start at a marketing agency 
  • Hire agencies to do specific jobs
  • Build authentic relationships 
  • Orient strategies around your mission
  • Be approachable
  • Check in with employees
  • Don’t get distracted by busy work

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

The Future of SEO & Ways We Actually Use AI (Kitchen Side)29 May 202400:57:36

The conversation explores the use of AI in various tasks, such as writing, research, and productivity. The hosts discuss the benefits and limitations of AI, as well as its impact on industries like marketing and dentistry. They also touch on the future of SEO and the importance of focusing on goals and strategy rather than getting caught up in AI hype. Overall, the conversation highlights the practical applications of AI in everyday tasks and the need for thoughtful implementation. The conversation explores the future of SEO and the role of AI in search. It discusses the limitations of current search engines and the need for improved categorization and organization of information. The concept of surround sound SEO is introduced, emphasizing the importance of appearing in all places where potential customers are searching. The conversation also touches on the idea of ranch style SEO, which prioritizes depth and unique perspectives in content creation. The role of social media and user behavior in search is considered, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the search landscape.

Key Takeaways

  • AI can be used for tasks like writing, research, and productivity, providing assistance and saving time.
  • The quality of inputs and prompts is crucial for generating useful and original content with AI.
  • The future of SEO lies in understanding and adapting to changing search behaviors and mediums.
  • Focusing on goals and strategy is more important than getting caught up in AI hype.
  • AI can be a valuable tool when used thoughtfully and in conjunction with human expertise. The future of SEO lies in improving categorization and organization of information
  • Surround sound SEO is important for appearing in all places where potential customers are searching
  • Ranch style SEO prioritizes depth and unique perspectives in content creation
  • Social media and user behavior play a role in search
  • AI presents both challenges and opportunities in the search landscape

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What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Redefining Thought Leadership with Ryan McCready (Reforge)24 Aug 202201:07:00

What is thought leadership? 

Some would say it’s the expression of ideas that demonstrate you have expertise in a particular field or topic. 

It could also be described as a tactic marketers use to build credibility for themselves in their company. 

Ryan McCready is the Managing Editor at Reforge. In this conversation, we dive into thought leadership and how we define it, why hot takes are the bedrock of thought leadership, and we talk about how to work with experts.

Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/RyanMcCready1
https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=ryan%20mccready&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=28ddbd3d-00be-42d2-afe1-e7a035908b0c&sid=y!X

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: Meeting Demand (SEO) vs. Establishing Demand17 Aug 202200:38:44

What's the difference between creating demand in marketing and establishing it? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. 

Capturing demand and creating demand are actually two sides of the same coin. You can't create demand out of thin air. All you can do is capitalize on existing demands—whether people are aware of those demands or not. 

In this episode we talk through meeting demand versus establishing demand, how to evangelize your product, and why the best markets are the ones people don't even know exist.

Show Topics

  • Don’t rely solely on SEO
  • Establish what demand means
  • Solve problems people don’t know they have
  • Evangelize your product
  • Reach a new audience
  • Create demand with SEO
  • Use the surround sound strategy
  • Determine your hierarchy of needs
  • Find answers for pain points
  • Simplify your approach

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What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Maximize Growth with a Digital Marketing Agency with John Doherty10 Aug 202201:19:03

When you’re trying to grow your small business, how do you know when it’s time to hire outside help? 

John Doherty believes that partnering with a marketing agency can significantly increase your growth by providing you with a team of experts and freeing up your time as a founder. But finding the right agency has its challenges. 

As a veteran digital marketer and founder of Credo and EditorNinja, John loves talking about building businesses and growing your mindset as an entrepreneur. He talks to us about how to hire an agency to buy back your time, the three pillars of SEO and the importance of keeping things simple.

Show Topics

  • Buy back your time
  • Use the ladder of lead generation
  • Identify your best leads
  • Hire based on channel experience
  • Do the math
  • Know the three pillars of SEO
  • Keep things simple
  • Balance experiments with your core business
  • View your business as a water wheel
  • Give yourself permission to change

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

The Power of Reputation: How to Build a Business that Lasts with Thomas Smale03 Aug 202200:46:56

Your business’s reputation is vital to its long-term success. And Thomas Smale is an expert in growing a brand from an idea to a multi-million dollar company. 

Thomas, founder and CEO of FE International, is a serial business entrepreneur and M&A expert. 

He’s found that reputation is what makes businesses sink or swim. So what can you do to bring your business to peak performance? 

In this episode, Thomas shares his tips for building the right reputation, such as the importance of analyzing every transaction, how to build the right workplace culture, and why it’s important to do the right thing.

Show Topics

  • Build a good reputation
  • Strive for perfection
  • Pick the right clients
  • Do your due diligence 
  • Invest back into your industry 
  • Don’t depend on trends
  • Be intentional with workplace culture
  • Let people go
  • Do the right thing
  • Focus on one goal

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Marketing to an Over-Marketed Society with Michael Brenner26 Jul 202201:04:56

Join us for Office Hours on Demand Creation: https://beomniscient.com/office-hours/

Content marketing is about a lot more than spending money on banner ads and sending out leaflets in the mail. 

For Michael Brenner, CEO of Marketing Insider Group, content marketing is a two-way dialogue between a company and its audience. 

With content marketing, you build trust through consistent interaction with customers. And Michael believes that the more credibility you have with customers, the more they’ll be willing to listen to what you have to say. 

Michael spoke with us about the importance of consistency in content marketing, why you shouldn’t be afraid to be basic, and how touchpoints can help you be more efficient with your funding.

Show Topics

  • Define the role of marketing
  • Don’t talk about your product
  • Find new ways to advertise
  • Show up on a regular basis
  • Be basic
  • Pay attention to the customer
  • Fill in blind spots
  • Focus on touchpoints
  • Analyze what doesn’t work
  • Hire curious writers

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here:

 https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Kitchen Side: How We're Planning to Survive our First Recession20 Jul 202200:48:48

Join us for Office Hours for a 30-min workshop on Demand Creation.

The top question on the minds of business owners and marketing leaders alike is: how do you prepare for a looming recession? 

Inflation and economic uncertainty have plenty of companies concerned about what the future holds. 

In this episode of Kitchen Side, we  share how we are staying on the defense through a pending recession and how you can stay diligent too. 

We cover how to handle an anxiety-inducing news cycle, ways to allocate your resources during a recession, and why adaptability is the key ingredient to surviving — and thriving.

Show Topics

  • Keep your team in the loop
  • Concentrate on what you can control
  • Be judicious with your spending
  • Double down on high-value items
  • Keep your eyes on the prize
  • Let the small fires burn
  • Figure out where to cut
  • Understand which efforts impact revenue
  • Pay attention to customers
  • Maintain agility and adaptability

Show Links 

What is Kitchen Side?

One big benefit of running an agency or working at one is you get to see the “kitchen side” of many different businesses; their revenue, their operations, their automations, and their culture.

You understand how things look from the inside and how that differs from the outside.

You understand how the sausage is made. 

As an agency ourselves, we’re working both on growing our clients’ businesses as well as our own. This podcast is one project, but we also blog, make videos, do sales, and have quite a robust portfolio of automations and hacks to run our business.

We want to take you behind the curtain, to the kitchen side of our business, to witness our brainstorms, discussions, and internal dialogues behind the public works that we ship.

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

How to Break Through the Noise in Marketing with Brian Honigman14 Jul 202200:53:20

The consultant industry is incredibly competitive. You have to contend with other consultants, marketing agencies, and various organizations. So what can you do to stand out and come across as credible? 

Brian Honigman, a marketing consultant based in Philadelphia, recommends gaining experience in a variety of marketing sectors to increase your credibility. 

Brian has taught as an adjunct professor at multiple universities and also works with technology companies, media brands, and NGOs to earn them meaningful results with digital marketing, social media, and content marketing. 

In this episode, Brian chatted with us about the importance of diversifying your clients, how to follow trends, and why you shouldn’t overload your work schedule.

Show Topics

  • Increase your credibility 
  • Diversify your work
  • Don’t stay in your bubble
  • Be an innovator
  • Find a balance
  • Cut through the noise
  • Define customer personas
  • Don’t burn out
  • Be efficient with your time
  • Avoid comparison 

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here:

 https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Adapt to Thrive for SaaS Companies with Michele Don Durbin06 Jul 202200:48:00

Technology is constantly adapting, and that means that tech-based companies must adapt along with it. 

SaaS companies especially need to stay current, or else they’ll easily become stagnant. 

If a business isn’t on the cutting edge, its customers will look elsewhere. 

Michele Don Durbin has walked through the process of adaptation with the company Evernote, where she is the Senior Vice President of Marketing. 

In this episode, Michele shares how Evernote adapted to changing technology, why you have to prioritize your audience, and how to make the most of your market.

Show Topics

  • Readapt to stay current
  • Communicate with your customers
  • Think about your audience
  • Be considerate of existing users
  • Take advantage of opportunities
  • Tailor your product to your audience
  • Lead by example
  • Connect with your employees
  • Find good mentors

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

0:57 Ross Simmonds on Life Lessons from Nanna and Building a Content Distribution Engine

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

062: Why Social Proof is the Key to Every Type of Marketing with Andy Crestodina (Orbit Media Studios)

056: How SparkToro Approaches Growth & Productivity (Rand Fishkin)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

0:59 Kitchen Side: How To Build an Audience with Content Marketing

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Mission-Driven Content for Small Businesses with Melanie Deziel30 Jun 202201:13:46

Small businesses are an essential part of our economy and Melanie Deziel believes it’s our responsibility to help them thrive. 

Formerly the editor of branded content at the New York Times and director of content at Foundation, Melanie is the co-founder of The Convoy, an online marketplace for small business owners to save on everyday expenses. 

She is a writer, speaker and the author of “The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas.” 

Melanie talked to us about the role that small businesses play in our neighborhoods, the importance of being authentic both online and in-person, and why sharing knowledge is the best way to help others.

Show Topics

  • Support communities through small business
  • Work with subject matter experts
  • Break large tasks into smaller chunks
  • Use examples to enhance your writing
  • Remind people of their creativity

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

0:57 Ross Simmonds on Life Lessons from Nanna and Building a Content Distribution Engine

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

062: Why Social Proof is the Key to Every Type of Marketing with Andy Crestodina (Orbit Media Studios)

056: How SparkToro Approaches Growth & Productivity (Rand Fishkin)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

0:59 Kitchen Side: How To Build an Audience with Content Marketing

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

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Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Rethinking Productivity with Sunsama Founder Ashutosh Priyadarshy15 Jun 202200:55:02

Productivity is essential to everybody’s workday, but it’s about more than filling up your schedule with tasks. 

Ashutosh Priyadarshy, Founder of Sunsama, believes that productivity should support a healthy and well-rounded life, not just an ambitious workload. 

He talked to us about building a productivity tool for profitability first, working with an asynchronous remote team, and helping others achieve a calm, intentional workday.

Show Topics

  • Iterate based on feedback
  • Build with your mission in mind
  • Focus on quality
  • Produce content based on your values
  • Blend the practical with the philosophical
  • Let customers define your vision
  • Manage trade-offs of remote work
  • Create camaraderie with remote teams
  • Cut down on meetings
  • Rethink productivity

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

0:57 Ross Simmonds on Life Lessons from Nanna and Building a Content Distribution Engine

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

062: Why Social Proof is the Key to Every Type of Marketing with Andy Crestodina (Orbit Media Studios)

056: How SparkToro Approaches Growth & Productivity (Rand Fishkin)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

0:59 Kitchen Side: How To Build an Audience with Content Marketing

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

From Growth Leader to Coaching Growth Leaders, Common Challenges for Heads of Growth, and the State of PLG with Andrew Capland22 May 202400:46:43

Andrew and David discuss Andrew's background and his role as a growth coach for tech professionals. They explore the challenges faced by growth leaders and the importance of effective communication and strategy. They also touch on the evolution of product-led growth (PLG) and the misconceptions surrounding its applicability. In this conversation, Andrew and David discuss the concept of product-led growth (PLG) and its relevance in today's business landscape. They explore the challenges of implementing PLG in sales-led companies and the importance of finding the right balance between the two approaches. They also delve into their personal experiences in leadership roles and the transition to coaching. Andrew shares his insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance while delivering value, and the importance of keeping a distance between oneself and their employer. They recommend books like 'The Coaching Habit' and 'The Seven Habits of Wealth and Happiness' for personal and professional growth.

Key Takeaways

  • Growth leaders often face challenges in effectively communicating their strategies and gaining buy-in from executives and other stakeholders.
  • Coaching can be valuable for growth leaders, providing them with perspective, problem-solving support, and a sounding board for their ideas.
  • Product-led growth (PLG) is not a one-size-fits-all approach and may be more suitable for companies with low average revenue per customer, low friction environments, and ICPs who prefer self-service.
  • The belief that PLG is a magic pill for all companies is a misconception, and companies should consider their unique context and growth goals before adopting a PLG strategy. Implementing product-led growth (PLG) in sales-led companies can be challenging and may require a hybrid approach.
  • Maintaining a healthy work-life balance while delivering value is crucial, and it's important to set boundaries and prioritize family time.
  • Transitioning from a leadership role to coaching can be a fulfilling career move, allowing individuals to focus on their strengths and passion for the craft.
  • Keeping a distance between oneself and their employer can help prevent taking business decisions personally and maintain a healthier perspective.
  • The power of manifestation and setting clear goals can have a positive impact on personal and professional growth.

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Ryan McReady (Reforge), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)

Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)

Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEO

Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Maximize Influencer Marketing with Neal Schaffer08 Jun 202200:53:18

Influencer marketing has been vastly misunderstood. 

It’s not just celebrity accounts with tons of fake followers. 

It’s your customers, your employees, and your peers who are influential experts in your industry. These influencers have followers who are primed to hear your message. 

In an era of declining organic reach, collaborating with influencers gives you access to high-value content and greater exposure for your product or service. It allows you to cut through every social media algorithm and reach your ideal audience. 

In this episode, marketing expert and author of The Age of Influence, Neal Schaffer, discusses how you can use it effectively.

Show Topics

  • Rank with expertise
  • Understand the value of influencer marketing
  • Fill in the gaps before using influencer marketing
  • Collaborate with content creators
  • Post content your followers want to read
  • Involve experts to build credibility

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

0:57 Ross Simmonds on Life Lessons from Nanna and Building a Content Distribution Engine

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

062: Why Social Proof is the Key to Every Type of Marketing with Andy Crestodina (Orbit Media Studios)

056: How SparkToro Approaches Growth & Productivity (Rand Fishkin)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

0:59 Kitchen Side: How To Build an Audience with Content Marketing

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Building a B2B Audience and Media Company with Dave Gerhardt (DGMG)01 Jun 202200:46:48

Is building a B2B audience as challenging as it seems? Dave Gerhardt knows from experience that it takes engagement, valuable content, and authentic connection to build a B2B audience. As former CMO at Privy and Chief Brand Officer at Drift, he now helps B2B marketers through his consultancy, DGMG, and his new book, Founder Brand. He talked to us about the importance of building an audience, how to use an audience to drive results and why you need to have something interesting to say.

Show Topics

  • Write to clarify your ideas
  • Involve your community
  • Be the number one resource
  • Drive results through engagement
  • Understand the power of an audience
  • Get people to know, like and trust you
  • Map out your funnel
  • Build as you go
  • Use the one-two-punch approach
  • Be yourself

Show Links

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:

Twitter: @beomniscient

Linkedin: Be Omniscient

Listen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

How to Write Copy that Resonates with Liz Willits25 May 202200:51:47

What makes a great LinkedIn post? One that keeps someone reading and makes them want to hit the follow button. 

First, you have to have a great idea. Something that resonates with people or gets them thinking. 

Second, you have to have a great delivery. That can be in a well-written text post, video, or graphic. 

A powerful idea can occasionally do well even if the delivery is lacking, but the combination of both and done consistently? That’s how you build an audience. 

In this episode, expert marketer and copywriter Liz Willits discusses how she’s built a 50k strong LinkedIn following and the tricks we can use to grow our own audience.

Show Topics

  • Use pain points to connect
  • Keep testing new posts
  • Great ideas need great delivery
  • Everything should be copy
  • Post regularly to stay top of mind
  • Develop the hook without distraction

Show Links 

Past guests on The Long Game podcast include: Morgan Brown (Shopify), Ryan Law (Animalz), Dan Shure (Evolving SEO), Kaleigh Moore (freelancer), Eric Siu (Clickflow), Peep Laja (CXL), Chelsea Castle (Chili Piper), Tracey Wallace (Klaviyo), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sean Blanda (Crossbeam), Ilona Abramova (AppSumo), and many more.

Some interviews you might enjoy and learn from:

020: Spark Creativity and Generate Memorable Content with Ryan Law (Animalz)

041: Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)

045: Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)

009: The Long Game Podcast: Building Communities, Teams and Companies through Marketing with Sabel Harris

019: Peak Performing, High-Earning Freelance Writing with Michael Keenan (Co-Founder at Peak Freelance)

028: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)

Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:

015: Should You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?

017: How Do Growth and Content Overlap?

027: Is Organic Traffic the Best Traffic?

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