Episode #966
How to Market When You’re a Nobody 
March 24, 2019

In episode #966, we discuss how you can market when you’re a nobody. Tune in to hear how you can build your following and gain conversions.

We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Market When You’re a Nobody
  • [00:40] Eric and Neil are technically “nobodies”.
  • [01:06] Look to see who is getting traction.
  • [01:20] BuzzSumo will help you figure out what’s hot in your field.
  • [01:35] You can also cross-link with popular people and sites.
  • [02:30] When Eric first started in marketing, he began emailing Neil trying to connect/cross-link with his site.
  • [03:30] Most people do not know us!
  • [03:42] The more people who don’t know you, the more people you can convert.
  • [04:00] Consider all the outlets you can use (podcasts, videos, etc.).
  • [04:30] Neil’s audio engineer badgered Larry King, until he gave him an interview and it turned into a begrudging mentorship.
  • [04:44] That’s it for today!
  • [04:46] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested!

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
The Genius ManusAI Waitlist Strategy, How To Know If You Have Product Market Fit (You Likely Don’t), The Perils Of Programmatic SEO
March 24, 2025

In episode #2940, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss startups, marketing strategies, and product-market fit, focusing on the rise of Manus, an AI app. They cover video content creation, client relationsh...

Episode
Learning Is Actually Struggling, Is It Better To Be Elon Musk or Bernard Arnault? Red Flags About Starbucks New CEO, What Is Step Positioning? The New 10 Commandments Of Marketing
March 21, 2025

In episode #2939, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the balance between learning and execution, leadership styles, and vibe marketing. They emphasize understanding human nature in business and outline t...

Episode
Why Jensen Huang Believes Marketing and Sales Are Just as Important as Product, Speed: The Skill Marketers Miss, Google’s John Mueller Urges SEO Pros to Rethink Their Role, Google Opens Gemini Research to Free Users (With Limits)
March 20, 2025

In episode #2938, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the crucial roles of marketing and sales, focusing on resilience in entrepreneurship. They explore the need for speed in marketing, adapting to change...