Serial Progress Seeker

What makes a podcast episode special? The kind that can change the world? In this episode, Ben, Tabitha and Marshall deconstruct some of their favorite podcast episodes, explaining what hooked them and converted them into loyal listeners and fans, while providing an intriguing glimpse into their personal preferences and personalities.

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Many people dream of building the kind of life that provides the freedom to travel the world while making great money and spending time with loved ones. Today’s episode of the podcast features a guest who’s done just that. Richard Matthews has been able to build a wildly successful podcast agency, PushButtonPodcasts, assisting podcasters everywhere in creating and sharing the kind of content that serves as a marketing tool for their business to drive attention, awareness and authority. 

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The theme of “escaping the 9 to 5” is something often discussed on this podcast but on this episode, Tabitha and Marshall recall how they actually made it a reality. Listen in as they discuss the processes they followed, the valuable lessons they learned, and the immense freedom they’ve experienced on the other side. 

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We are excited and honored to bring you this 100th episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast. To celebrate, Ben, Tabitha and Marshall put together this extensive walkthrough of the daily process our team follows to produce and monetize the podcast while highlighting some strategies and goals for growth in the future.

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The Serial Progress Seeker team has been a leader in the social media marketing game and has supported countless business owners and entrepreneurs on their path to growth for many years. Along the way, there have been a plethora of lessons learned, but on today’s episode, the team is going to reveal it’s #1 hack using social media to grow a business. Hint: it’s just as easy as it is effective.  

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Everyone knows relationships require work. But what if we told you that following a few rules could lead you to more happiness and fulfillment in your own relationships? In this episode, Ben, Tabitha and Marshall share some keys from their relationships that have produced an abundance of happiness and success.

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If you’ve been following the journey of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, it won’t surprise you to know that Ben, Tabitha and Marshall are all extremely happy and healthy people. The secret ingredients of how they became that way, plus some helpful tips and strategies on how you can do the same, are what awaits you in this episode.   

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There are A LOT of talking heads out there that tell you they can make you a millionaire. There aren’t a lot of them that will explain the obstacles that you’re going to face along the way. We get questions all the time about what it takes to make life-changing money as an entrepreneur, so we decided to reach back into our archives to break out Ben’s helpful advice. 

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Have you ever lost customers in your business and you have no idea why they left? Better yet, how to get them to come back? This episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast dives deep into the reasoning behind customers not returning and provides some tactics and tools you can use to drive them back to you. 

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The team mentioned several different tools they use to help with customer reactivation, so we wanted to share those with you below:

In this episode, we will follow up our discussion from Part 1 that dealt with building confidence by setting boundaries with friends and family and we will transition into setting boundaries with coworkers and in romantic relationships, as well as provide some tips and strategies to build your overall confidence by setting boundaries in all forms of life.  

Boundaries are a cornerstone of building confidence and this episode is meant to inspire you to examine your own relationships and get tips on how to set boundaries to get the most out of each of them.

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This 2-episode special covers what we’ve found to be a common, core cause of all of our struggles with confidence and that is the ability (or, sometimes, inability) to set proper boundaries. Boundaries go a long way in building our confidence and this episode is meant to inspire you to examine your own relationships and get tips on how to set boundaries to get the most out of each of them. 

In this episode, Part 1, we introduce the overall topic then dive into How to Set Boundaries with Friends and How to Set Boundaries with Family. 

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This episode highlights the journey of a truly badass female entrepreneur who used the end of a personal relationship as motivation to develop a revolutionary dating app. Join us as we sit down with Amberlei Franklin of RadarQR to talk about the concept, building, and marketing of this innovative mobile dating app. 

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On this episode, Ben, Tabitha and Marshall address a topic that is top of mind for many entrepreneurs but they often don’t know where to start: outsourcing. Listen in for tips on knowing when and what to outsource, how to find help with projects, and how outsourcing can help you achieve the work/life balance you’ve been seeking.  

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Have you ever said to yourself “I’ve got this amazing idea for a mobile app” but have no idea what to do next? On this episode, Ben sits down with Amy Pickens, creator of an amazing gift-giving app called “Faves,” as she lines out her road map of bringing a big idea to life.

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Ben, Tabitha and Marshall discuss the different ways that businesses can brand themselves as experts in their field, specifically by focusing on the feelings of their audience. Listen in for tips and strategies on how you can elevate your brand for extreme perceived value by appealing to the emotions of your customer base.

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On this episode, the Serial Progress Seeker team sits down with a guest that has the business plan of “niching down” to a science. Listen in as Drew Janes talks about the challenges and triumphs that come with building a successful company with extremely specialized products, while also mixing in some fantastic entrepreneurial advice.

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Change can be hard to navigate, whether personally or professionally, but adapting and honing new skills whenever possible keeps you ready to meet any change head-on. Listen in as the SPS crew sits down with Shane Bolender, who provides a litany of tips and advice for truly betting on yourself when change presents itself.

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Whether you’re a marketer, a business owner, or you’ve converted or are thinking about converting to the backpack lifestyle, winning friends or fans has to be top of mind. In this episode, Ben, Tabitha, and Marshall discuss strategies and tips for how to earn those friends and fans for long term success.

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When it comes to friends and family, it is no surprise that relationships are at the base of so much of our everyday lives. What may not be clear (and what we need to be acutely aware of), is the real impact that the relationships we develop have on both our personal and professional lives. In this episode, we talk to Osi Imomoh, President & General Manager of Southland Casino about how relationships have taken him across the globe for some amazing work.

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Dreams can come true when you least expect them, so what are you doing right now to prepare for your next big moment? Check out this episode where Tabitha and Marshall sit down to talk with Casey Pearce as he chronicles his journey from the NFL to healthcare, highlighting some life-changing moments along the way, and learn how he prepared himself but, furthermore, how you can prepare yourself.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
04:36 What Makes Today’s Guest a Serial Progress Seeker
11:47 How Casey’s NFL Dream Came True at a Taco Bell
23:13 Dream Expectations vs Reality
26:49 Don’t Be Afraid to Manifest Your Own Dream-Come-True Moment
37:26 How to React When the Moment Is Not What You Expected
40:06 When Being Prepared for the Moment Pays Off
48:15 How to Prepare for the Dream-Come-True Moments in Your Life & Career

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More often than we probably like to admit, we let fear, among other factors, dictate how much we’re willing to push ourselves both personally and professionally. But what happens when we’re able to convert that fear into motivation? Ben, Tabitha and Marshall discuss that and a lot more on this episode.

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Do you find yourself daydreaming about busting out of the confinements of the world’s “normal” work setting, hours, and income? Ben and Marshall talk about how they’ve been able to walk that path and how they’re inspiring others to join them every day.

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At Serial Progress Seeker, we assign our success to the success of others. In this episode, you’ll hear some specific ways the team has built philanthropy into the foundation of a successful business and how anyone can follow the same path.

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In this episode, the Serial Progress Seeker welcomes Tabitha Thomas as they talk about the challenges small businesses face and how her social media content scheduling tool, Social Rotation, is helping businesses everywhere free up time while growing their revenues.

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Who doesn’t love the idea of having the heavy lifting of marketing done for their business? This episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast dives into how businesses of all shapes and sizes can use templated or “done for you” methods that will drive revenue so they can focus on doing what they love.

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Video hasn’t killed this radio star. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Using video methods to capture your audience’s attention has quite possibly never had a higher premium than it does right now. Listen in as the guys talk about some of the great ways businesses can use video to supercharge their profits.

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Dr. Ben has spent countless hours to become an extremely reputable source of information in regards to the connection between digital marketing and cryptocurrency. Check out this podcast episode to learn about the current state of crypto and where you can find your place.

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The stories being told all around us drive so much of our decision-making, whether we realize it or not. This episode dives into how you can turn your worthwhile story into serious business.

Creating imagery for your business or brand might seem too expensive to tackle but trust us, you can dine like a king when your budget doesn’t match up. The SPS crews shares years’ worth of valuable tips to put your images and videos on the map - don’t miss this episode.

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You’re telling me that, as a business owner, I can literally experience my virtual (or physical, if you want that kind of noise!) cash register ringing while I’m sleeping, vacationing, or just generally doing what I love? Check out this Serial Progress Seeker episode for some invaluable tips on how to live a life that’s full of automated, money-making joy.

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Whether it’s been as a chiropractor, a marketing guru, or as a literal touring musician, Dr. Ben has been an actual rock star for years now. This episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast peeks into lessons learned on the journey that have helped build a multimillion dollar business and why marketing and rock’n’roll go hand in hand.

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If only there was some sort of guide we could all follow to achieve financial freedom and not be tied to the 9 to 5 grind anymore, right? In this episode, the guys talk about the ass-backwards path they’ve taken to get to this Serial Progress Seeker lifestyle and how they’re recruiting masses to come along for the ride.

From musicians with billions of views to business owners with hundreds of loyal customers, YouTube has consistently played a huge part in generating revenue. On this episode, the guys sit down to discuss the current state of the landscape and how YouTube plays into their daily business strategies.

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With one eye always fixed on innovation, this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker features Ben & Marshall talking about the growing technology of NFC Tags and how businesses everywhere are going to be able to use them to grow at a rapid pace in the not-too-distant future.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, join Ben & Marshall as they sit down with Drew Griffin & David Calafiore, whose amazing tool “Lead Bubble” is taking website conversion to exciting new levels.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Marshall interviews Ben about how he writes email campaigns to make sales every day in his business and the methods behind the madness.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall jam about podcasting (ironic, right?) and why they feel like it’s the most important marketing tool they’re using right now.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall discuss their process for building marketing lists at a rapid pace using attractive and engaging optin giveaways.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall get to nerd out about just how cool it can be to be uncool. Listen in as the guys celebrate the re-emergence of “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine,” Creem, and how it continues to standout nearly 50 years after its heyday.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall discuss all the wonderful things about working from home while also navigating what can really suck about it. Listen in as the guys talk about the challenges, the distractions, and the great amount of freedom that comes from living the Serial Progress Seeker lifestyle.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall give a glimpse into the heartbeat of the Serial Progress Seeker brand and why they think this podcast is going to help reach some lofty goals. Come take a peek behind the curtain as the guys discuss the mission to help people around the globe.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall discuss a topic they’ve both incredibly passionate about - list building. Listen in as the guys talk about the reason we all keep hearing nerds just like them say “there’s money in the list” over and over again.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall talk about their discovery of the fact that people are out there making a fortune creating and selling digital templates on Etsy. They discuss the genius insanity of this growing marketplace and even drop tips on how you can get in on the action.

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On this episode of the Serial Progress Seeker podcast, Ben and Marshall recap their rock and roll weekend in bourbon country, sharing some of the highlights of the stellar entertainment and the plethora of marketing lessons they took away from the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY.

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