Episode #1284
How Eric Grew a Dying Business
February 05, 2020

In episode #1284, we discuss how Eric grew a dying business into a company that earns millions! A few years ago, Eric acquired Single Grain and has since built into a really successful marketing powerhouse! Tune in to hear the strategies and actions he employed to first save the company and then make it so successful.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Grew a Dying Business.
  • [00:39] Eric’s acquisition of Single Grain and how he took over as CEO.
  • [01:10] The events that led up to Single Grain almost dying!
  • [01:46] The price the Eric paid for the company, how it was split and the revenue at the time.
  • [03:00] How Eric managed to turn the company around into a million dollar business.
  • [04:10] Driving leads and customers with new marketing strategies.
  • [04:52] Eric’s advice to failing businesses; keep at it and focus on culture.
  • [06:29] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Leave Some Feedback:

 

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

 

Connect with Us: 

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
Does long form content still matter for SEO, Is SEO A/B testing back, The eclipse helped generate 7.6 billion dollars in revenue, and Is it worth having your company logo on a sports jersey
April 24, 2024

In episode #2724, we explore why long-form content remains vital for SEO and debunk the notion that SEO A/B testing is dead, showing its potential to dramatically increase organic traffic. We also cov...

Episode
What big brands actually sell, Mcdonald’s Netherlands put up unbranded billboards that smell like french fries, Is the marketing industry recovering?, and The Instagram $1B acquisition revisited – how to think about m&a
April 23, 2024

In episode #2722, we discuss why big brands like Mcdonald's and Nike sell experiences and feelings through storytelling, if the marketing industry is recovering, the challenges faced by ESPN due to co...

Episode
Experiments we are running and Tools we are using
April 22, 2024

In episode #2722, we discuss the current experiments and tools we're working on in our marketing efforts. We talk about using AI tools to summarize popular articles and generate backlinks, to automate...