BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf – Details, episodes & analysis

Colin Wayne (CEO @ Wayne Enterprises Inc) joins us in this special episode hosted by Ashton Shanks, where we dive deep into his journey from being a fitness model to CEO of one of Alabama's fastest-growing companies. In this episode, Colin shares how he leveraged social media to build a multi-million dollar brand, the challenges of transitioning from influencer to entrepreneur, and the importance of maintaining inner peace while scaling a business.

Colin opens up about his origin story, the early days of Redline Steel, and how he grew his company from a small operation to a manufacturing giant with over 140 employees. He also discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including overcoming significant personal and professional setbacks, and his approach to dealing with failure.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or just curious about the inner workings of a successful business, this episode is packed with a lot of insight and valuable lessons. Don't miss this episode if you want to learn what it takes to succeed in today's competitive business landscape.

FOLLOW COLIN:
Website: https://colinwayne.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinwayne1
X/Twitter: https://x.com/colinwayne1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwayne1/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Colin's Origin Story
02:07 - Leveraging Social Media for Growth
03:31 - Transition to Entrepreneurship
05:21 - Founding Redline Steel
13:50 - Meeting and Collaborating with the Host
16:19 - Marketing Strategies and Insights
20:56 - Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
23:44 - The Pursuit of Happiness and Self-Discovery
25:19 - Life Changes and Personal Struggles
27:17 - Reflections on Loss and New Beginnings
30:38 - Reevaluating Success and Identity
35:22 - The Importance of Relationships Over Material Success
41:26 - Finding Purpose and Inner Peace
45:02 - The New Why and Future Aspirations
49:07 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://bad-marketing.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badmarketers

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakebadads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

Steve Tan (CEO @ Capital Club) joins us and shares his incredible journey in the digital marketing and e-commerce world. Steve has achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in online sales and tens of millions in cryptocurrency. He now runs Capital Club, one of the highest-level entrepreneur and business owner communities globally, with Luke Belmar.

In this episode, Steve discusses his upbringing in Singapore, overcoming any and all challenges, and his initial passion for online gaming. He also dives into his experiences with various business ventures, the importance of diversifying income streams, and the lessons learned from setbacks.

Join us as we explore Steve's path to success, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're interested in e-commerce, cryptocurrency, or entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with valuable insights that you don’t want to miss.

FOLLOW STEVE:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystevetan/
Website: https://www.stevetan.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/heystevetan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heystevetan/
Capital Club: https://www.capital.club/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Steve Tan's Early Life and Upbringing
02:47 - Struggles and Turning Points
08:06 - First Steps into E-commerce
10:29 - Challenges and Lessons in Business
24:06 - Rebuilding and Success in Dropshipping
29:37 - Scaling Up and Diversification
32:15 - Live Streams and Content Distribution
32:59 - The Evolution of TikTok
35:05 - The Impact of Fame and Personal Development
36:51 - Lessons from Business Partnerships
39:47 - Materialism and Personal Growth
44:19 - Parenting and Education Insights
49:27 - Scaling Businesses and Crypto Ventures
55:40 - Building the Capital Club Community
01:03:15 - Final Thoughts and Advice

We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://bad-marketing.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badmarketers

EDDIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakebadads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

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Francesco Gatti joins Eddie Maalouf to reveal how his innovative software is revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape.

Francesco's journey from Milan to California led to the creation of this game-changing software that's reshaping how e-commerce businesses target and engage customers. This software is not just a tool; it's a powerhouse, driving up to 40x returns for online stores and redefining digital marketing strategies.

With Eddie, Francesco delves into the transformative power of this technology they've incorporated into this software, which combines identity resolution and advanced targeting to unlock new potentials in customer engagement. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from traditional business to tech innovation and Francesco's vision for the future of e-commerce.

For anyone intrigued by the insane returns this software makes, this episode is packed with insights. Discover how Francesco's software is setting a new standard in the industry.

FOLLOW FRANCESCO:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/f-gatti/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:04 - Podcast Start
00:35 - Sponsoring Agency Founders + Ridiculous Numbers
01:45 - Where did you come from/what are you doing?
03:00 - Moving from an agency to a software
04:12 - How did the conversation start to make the software?
05:36 - What is the core function of the software?
07:28 - What information does the software pull?
08:55 - The tech behind the software
10:24 - Email opening percentage + is it spam?
18:11 - Retargeting & the insane ROI
19:10 - Is this legal?
19:54 - Upcoming/new features of the software
24:28 - What is the software called?
26:34 - Focusing on the user experience

We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://4media.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

Jordan Bazouzi (Founder, Nu Reach Media) shares his story of working a 9-5 job as a welder to now owning a 6 figure/mo Marketing Agency in just 3 years.

Jordan has spent over $200,000 investing in himself to constantly learn and grow. This amount of learning and knowledge has made his company grow insanely fast in such a short amount of time. He is a true believer in himself and his mind.

This was an amazing and inspirational episode, so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

FOLLOW JORDAN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bazouzii/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanBazouzi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jordanbazouzii

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Podcast Start
01:25 - Who is Jordan Bazouzi?
04:13 - How Jordan Started his Agency
07:42 - It’s EASY to Save Money
13:30 - COVID-19 (Making a Pivot)
17:30 - Biggest Keys to get to 6 figures/mo
22:41 - Investing in Yourself
29:48 - Working Remote vs in Office
30:51 - Hardest Part of Running a SMMA
32:33 - How Jordan gets Clients
36:16 - BAD ASS Marketing Campaigns 
40:22 - Future Plans
44:28 - Fortune Cookie Advice

We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://4media.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badmarketing

EDDIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eddiemaalouf

Michael Jordan (Partner at BAD Marketing) shares how he got started in the digital marketing world and found success selling on Amazon. He now runs the Amazon Department at BAD where he and the team deliver results for clients that leave even the Amazon reps speechless.

After leaving his corporate job in 2017 and launching several of his own brands, Michael also started an agency that was eventually acquired and merged into BAD Marketing. In this episode, we discuss his journey so far and some why he chose to sell his agency to join forces with BAD Marketing.

FOLLOW MICHAEL:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/_mjordan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bizlikemike
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkjordan/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Who is MJ?
04:45 - What does MJ do at BAD?
07:47 - Becoming Elite at E-commerce in High School
10:09 - Print on Demand Company After High School
17:30 - Starting to Sell on Amazon
27:00 - CEO stress
28:20 - Starting Amazon Private Label shop
29:33 - Becoming a Digital Nomad
34:25 - Moving to Denver/ Lifestyle
36:07 - Stress from Running his own Agency
37:25 - Talks with Eddie
39:53 - Do it by myself or do it with a team?
41:43 - Amazon Advice/ Tactics
55:42 - Unprocessed value
56:17 -  Fortune cookie advice

We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://4media.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

ANDREW
Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew_deitsch
Website: https://andrewdeitsch.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andrewdeitsch
Andrew’s Other Podcast: https://www.andrewdeitsch.com/podcast

Justin Phillips (Founder The Last eCom Co) shares his journey to making MILLIONS on Social Media, from starting a HBCU clothing brand, to creating Organic Content, to his perspective on investing in information.

His passion for teaching and marketing has resulted in him running several successful 6 and 7-figure brands as well as consulting brands of the same size and larger. He is an absolute beast in sales, marketing, and the mastery of Ecom. His marketing strategies have been seen in major campaigns and partnerships with NBA, Shopify, NBA2k, and a ton of other multi billion-dollar brands.

Aside from his dedication to giving back, Justin is an avid reader and finds joy in expanding his own knowledge base so that he can share the wealth with others. His passion for reading has undoubtedly contributed to his vast understanding of entrepreneurship and his ability to inspire and educate others.

FOLLOW JUSTIN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinp/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ecomjustinp
Workshop: https://www.lastecomworkshop.com/optin-598929031689042143797

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Podcast Start
3:26 - How he started his HBCU Clothing Brand
6:09 - Influencer Marketing
13:30 - Selling the Brand
14:40 - Gaining Followers on Social Media
16:58 - Organic vs Paid Ads
18:14 - Instagram Shoutouts
27:07 - How he runs his Webinars/ Coaching calls
34:17 - How Justin tries to be Profitable
36:30 - His Goal with Coaching
37:08 - Where his Mindset came from
41:01 - Advice to Start your own Business
42:48 - Investing in Information
48:30 - Fortune Cookie Advice

We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://4media.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eddiemaalouf

Louis Leindenfrost (Founder, Carte Blanche) shares how he blew up the brand, getting influencers to wear it, and future plans for Carte Blanche.

The success of Carte Blanche is a story like no other. In such a short amount of time the brand has been able to sell out EVERY SINGLE DROP thanks to Louis’s discipline and strategy. 

Celebrities like Rick Ross and Todd Gurley have been seen sporting the brand frequently, which has given the business a significant boost. Louis has a distinct perspective on how his company can achieve even greater success by taking the  name brand approach like LV and Gucci have taken in the past and still hold onto to this day.

If you’re interested in building a successful clothing brand and everything that goes into it behind the scenes then you’re going to love the knowledge that’s dropped in this episode.

FOLLOW LOUIS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisleidenfrost/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeidenfrostL
Carte Blanche: www.shopcarteblanche.com
Carte Blanche IG: https://www.instagram.com/carteblanchesupply/?hl=en

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro 
01:47 - Podcast Start
03:03 - First Steps into the Grind
07:54 - Finding Suppliers on Etsy
10:11 - Starting an Ad Agency
11:48 - What was ‘Print Your Songs’ 
14:41 - Business acquisition/uv printing
17:03 - Transition to Now
18:19 - Start of Carte Blanche
21:55 - First Clothing Drop
25:51 - Getting Big Influencers to Wear it
29:43 - Reselling the Products
31:12 - What Role is Carte Blanche Filling in the Fashion Industry
35:11 - Mistakes Made in Starting the Brand
37:07 - Ad Strategy
39:25 - Pricing of Carte Blanche
41:20 - What’s the Plan for the brand?
44:48 - Discipline in Business
48:02 - Discipline outside of Business
52:24 - Fortune Cookie Advice

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://4media.marketing/
Join Our Team: https://4media.marketing/jobs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4media.marketing/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing?

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

BREAKING NEWS: 4Media and Hemon have MERGED to form BAD MARKETING! 

In this episode of the all new BAD Marketing Podcast, Eddie Maalouf (Founder of 4Media Marketing) and Ashton Shanks (Founder - Hemon Media Group) sit down with Andrew Deitsch (Creative Director - 4Media) to discuss why they merged, why they chose this crazy name, and the future of the company. 

Get ready for BAD things moving forward!

THE AGENCY FOUNDERS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theagencyfounders
Website: http://theagencyfounders.com/

FOLLOW ASHTON:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashton.shanks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshtonShanks

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Why We Merged
04:58 - BAD Name Change
09:58 - Client View of the Merger
12:17 - Future for HemonX
15:10 - Services Overview
18:20 - Moving on/Final Thoughts

FOLLOW BAD:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/4mediamarketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://4media.marketing/
Join Our Team: https://4media.marketing/jobs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4media.marketing/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing?

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

ANDREW
Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew_deitsch
Website: https://andrewdeitsch.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andrewdeitsch
Andrew’s Other Podcast: https://www.andrewdeitsch.com/podcast

Ryan Magin (Shortform Content Expert) shares the keys to virality on social media. He has worked with Alex Hormozi, Ryan Pineda, Grant Cardone, and more and he teaches rapid content production skills & how to monetize content through being a personal brand. 

Fun Fact about Ryan, is that he is the man who started the “Hormozi Caption Craze” (caption style) and because of his work through that he has built a highly successful editing business. 

In the past year, Ryan and his team has created over 1,000 pieces of viral content for people’s personal brands. His approach to video editing has more to do with psychology than anything else, and that concept is the reason his team can create so many captivating viral videos in such a short window of time.

In this episode, Ryan shares his approach to interviewing people, challenges the notion of niche content, and how he goes viral over and over again.

FOLLOW RYAN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmagin/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan.magin?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryan-magin

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Podcast Start
2:50 - Paying for a Seat at the Table
9:28 - Who is Ryan Magin?
17:57 - Why Conversation Content Does Better
23:13 - Views vs Followers
25:30 - Attachment to the Person not the Business 
28:24 - Value Based Followers vs Bulk Followers
34:10 - Dictating How Videos will be Received 
40:31 - Burner Accounts + Podcast Clips
49:03 - Document Style Content
52:00 - The Cost of a Videographer
58:50 - Struggles with Editors
1:09:35 - Team Building/ Gender Differences
1:17:50 - Different Types of Editors
1:20:39 - Ways to get Editing Jobs
1:25:51 - Advice for New Editing Agencies
1:45:27- Ryan’s Fortune Cookie Advice

FOLLOW 4MEDIA:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/4mediamarketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://4media.marketing/
Join Our Team: https://4media.marketing/jobs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4media.marketing/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing?

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

ANDREW
Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew_deitsch
Website: https://andrewdeitsch.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andrewdeitsch
Andrew’s Other Podcast: https://www.andrewdeitsch.com/podcast

Mina Elias, founder of Trivium Group, joins us this episode to discuss his journey with his previous projects, which eventually led him into making his own Amazon advertising agency. 

Mina was born in Egypt and moved to Dubai at a young age. His parents sought better opportunities and a brighter future for their family, and Dubai seemed like the perfect place to find them. Growing up in Dubai, Mina developed a passion for supplements and fitness. He became an expert in the field, leveraging his engineering background to scale his own supplement brand.

As Amazon continues to dominate the e-commerce landscape, the demand for expert Amazon advertising agencies will only grow. Mina has proven to understand the game, and that makes him one of the best to be in the space.

FOLLOW MINA:
Trivium Group: https://triviumco.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrbS0KD_OE2516ZLut1VYGw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mina-elias-52313772/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminaelias/

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Podcast Intro
1:33 - Introduction of Mina Elias and his background
2:38 - Starting an Amazon advertising agency
3:22 - The value of consulting and charging for time
10:40 - The benefits and challenges of consulting and managing clients
12:38 - “Trivium Tribe SOLVED This”
15:37 - How Mina started Trivium Group
18:10 - The biggest spenders in Amazon advertising
20:32 - Twitch Ads & Ninja’s Mixer Deal
26:02 - UFC fighters getting paid more on Twitch / UFC vs Boxing
29:26 - Mina's background and move to the United States
30:44 - Building a community based on shared cultural background
32:24 - Eddie’s Lebanese online community in the works
35:22 - The wealth gap and economic disparities in the Middle East
40:03 - The importance of connections and support within the Lebanese community
49:04 - Mina's challenges as an immigrant
1:00:36 - When Mina got into MMA
1:02:10 - Hiring and creating a positive work environment
1:07:31 - The challenges of managing a growing agency
1:14:04 - “Amazon is changing so much…”
1:23:19 - Seeking guidance/advice from mentors & industry experts
1:26:13 - The value of paying for expertise and consulting services
1:28:25 - Wrapping up the conversation + Fortune Cookie Advice

FOLLOW 4MEDIA:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChX4gP8T7zOKCTw4UDRkb6w
Website: https://4media.marketing/
Join Our Team: https://4media.marketing/jobs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4media.marketing/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing?

EDDIE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakegreatads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

ANDREW
Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew_deitsch
Website: https://andrewdeitsch.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andrewdeitsch
Andrew’s Other Podcast: https://www.andrewdeitsch.com/podcast