The Lifestyle Entrepreneur

Dive into the entrepreneurial journey with Mark, host of the "Business Diaries" podcast, where he shares insights from his and his wife's business adventures. This episode offers a raw look into their beginnings with a lifestyle business, the struggles of scaling up, and managing unexpected financial crises. Mark discusses the shift from traditional client services to a more scalable, content-driven business model, integrating personal stories such as the impact of becoming a father on his business decisions. From their first major client's success story to the complexities of handling taxes without proper guidance, this series provides practical advice on navigating the business landscape, leveraging digital marketing, and achieving financial freedom. Join Mark as he reflects on past decisions, explores future directions, and provides listeners with strategies to avoid common entrepreneurial pitfalls. Whether you're looking to optimize your business model or find inspiration for starting your own venture, this podcast is a resource for actionable insights and real-life lessons.

I'm cutting through the noise to share the ONE thing that skyrocketed my online traffic and customer base. We all want more—more traffic, more views, more conversions, right? Well, I'm going to tell you why all the hot tips and flashy tactics might be letting you down, why every channel you're trying seems to fail, and the single secret that's been the game-changer for me, pumping $10,000 a month into my business like clockwork.

Sub-Headings:

1. "More" Isn't Always Better: The Traffic and Views Mirage
2. Tactics and Tips: Why They Might Not Work for You
3. Channel Overload: When Every Avenue Seems Like a Dead End
4. Time = Money: The Engagement Factor That Changed Everything
5. Watch Time Wizardry: My Strategies for Keeping Eyes Glued and Earning Passive Income

Join me as I unravel how I've transformed my content into a magnet for engagement, leading to better rankings on Google and a viral presence on social media. It's all about hooking your audience for longer—let's dive in and I'll show you exactly how it's done.

In this episode I dive into the core of what a marketing strategy truly is — and isn't. Drawing inspiration from Winston Churchill, I explore the critical importance of planning and how the bottom-up method can revolutionize your approach. Join me as I debunk myths and lay out a clear, actionable plan to attract customers and measure success. And remember, action breeds success. Slide into my Instagram DMs with the word "Strategy," and I'll share the exact marketing strategy that you can apply to your own business. @MoneyWithMark

Sections:

1. "He Who Fails to Plan..." - The Importance of Strategy
2. The Real Deal: What Marketing Strategy Is and Isn't
3. The Bottom-Up Approach: Turning the Funnel on Its Head
4. Persuasion in Practice: Applying Psychological Principles
5. KPIs: The Roadmap to Proving Effectiveness
6. Action Above All: How to Transform Strategy into Success

In this episode of The Money With Mark Show, I share the personal story of how one business decision left me with $10,000 of debt, and the personal finance skills I'm using within my business, to get back on track. As an entrepreneur, we have to make a tough decisions that ended up having unexpected consequences for our finances. But rather than letting the debt overwhelm us, we should taken a proactive, "always learning" approach to paying it off and turning the experience into a valuable lesson. Tune in to hear Mark's story of financial struggle, determination, and ultimately, success. Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself or simply looking for inspiration to tackle your own financial challenges, this episode has something for you.

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I've been using Neo Financial since it launched. In this video I'll dive deep into the pros and cons of Neo's cash back credit card 💳, savings account, and mortgages.  💰Get $25 FREE when you signup for Neo using my link: https://www.moneywithmark.ca/go/neo/ 

Read my full Neo financial review and give your review here: https://www.moneywithmark.ca/reviews/neo-financial-credit-card/ Neo Financial is a Canadian fintech company based out of Calgary, Ab. They have the best cash back credit card that I've seen and now have high interest savings account, mortgages, and managed investing products.  

Neo Financial Pros: - Great cash back at local stores – surprised me! - BEST high interest savings account in Canada. - LOWEST mortgage rates I’ve found in Canada. - Earn interest on all your money - Auto deposits, auto pay (for you credit card), auto save  

Neo Financial Cons: - Hard credit check required. Which isn’t so bad – but Neo does not make it clear when you signup that they’re doing a credit check. - Savings accounts suck. There’s barely any features – especially when compared to how incredible KOHO helps you save. - Robo investing is available – but my big question is WHY? I would’ve loved to see them skip the (high profit margin) robo investing and allow direct investing with no fees. That way I can buy low cost index funds, which is any personal finance nerd’s wet dream.  

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