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Real Building Blocks

Real Building Blocks

By Carbon Digital

Hosted by Jared Ledbetter, a USMC Veteran, who talks about business, life and the path to success. The raw deal, to include failures and lessons learned, all happening live. The "Real Building Blocks" are part of a foundational concept that any business could embrace to level up their company. All you need to do is act.
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E25. Interview - Dr. Rob Garcia

Real Building BlocksJul 31, 2020

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E063. Sidebar - A.I. Survivor, From Skeptic to Believer

E063. Sidebar - A.I. Survivor, From Skeptic to Believer

In this sidebar episode, our host takes a personal detour to reflect on his own evolving relationship with artificial intelligence. This sidebar conversation, more intimate and candid than our usual format, invites listeners into a journey of skepticism, discovery, and eventual admiration towards AI.

Feb 16, 202427:28
E62. Sidebar - Don't post it if you can't prove it

E62. Sidebar - Don't post it if you can't prove it

Launching our new sidebar segment. Today's sidebar is about making claims on social media that you can't substantiate.
Feb 02, 202417:21
E61. Finding Humility and Integrity from Chaos on Social

E61. Finding Humility and Integrity from Chaos on Social

Just a short story of a Facebook post gone awry, dissecting it's content, and discovering how I turned that into humility. Until things went sour, and I found enough integrity to shut it down.
Jan 30, 202419:21
E60. Know Your Values. Stand Tall On Them.

E60. Know Your Values. Stand Tall On Them.

Covering a Facebook post about values, self worth and staying firm in your process.
Jan 29, 202433:45
E59. Crafting your brand tag line

E59. Crafting your brand tag line

Your brand tagline is another layer to getting your message out there.
Oct 09, 202312:56
E58. What is a brand name?

E58. What is a brand name?

In this episode, we discuss what is a brand name, and tips on how to create a good brand name.
Oct 09, 202325:12
E57. What is a brand positioning statement?

E57. What is a brand positioning statement?

Here we talk about what is a brand positioning statement, and some examples of leveraging your values in your brand positioning statement.

Oct 09, 202315:13
E56. We Are Not All SEO Gods

E56. We Are Not All SEO Gods

Just because we are considered experts in a field, doesn't mean that we always get it right. Check out this advice a friend received, and my reaction to it.
Jun 28, 202307:27
E55. Delivering Happiness - Our Team Discusses the Book

E55. Delivering Happiness - Our Team Discusses the Book

Our team sat down on a video call for our book club meeting and streamed the discussion live. We discussed the book, things that we learned from it and many other fun topics related to it. 

Mar 06, 202126:47
E54. Simple CDN Setup for WordPress with Bunny CDN on a Branded Domain

E54. Simple CDN Setup for WordPress with Bunny CDN on a Branded Domain

Quick tutorial on how to setup a CDN on our WordPress website using Bunny.Net (Bunny CDN)! Then we'll add a branded domain to the mix so you are 100% branded!

Feb 21, 202123:42
E53. Breaking Down the StoryBrand Framework
Feb 18, 202120:37
E52. Find Your Purpose To Realign Your Business
Feb 02, 202117:50
E51. There Are No Shortcuts. You Have To Want It.

E51. There Are No Shortcuts. You Have To Want It.

Before you begin down this path, you MUST know this. There are no shortcuts.

#fixyourfuture with #realbuildingblocks

#business #businessfoundation #digitalfoundations

If you're ready to get started, you can join the conversation in our Facebook group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/realbuildingblocks

Feb 02, 202106:39
E50. The Business Foundation Elements
Feb 02, 202142:22
E49. Welcome to the Real Building Blocks

E49. Welcome to the Real Building Blocks

We've rebranded from the "Digital Battlefield" to the "Real Building Blocks". Our primary focus is the business foundation, in which we'll discuss, but also look to bring in other experts to help you as well. It's going to be a great ride.

#fixyourfuture with #realbuildingblocks

Feb 02, 202104:04
E48. Listener Question - How do you overcome the devastation of losing everything and figuring out how to start over?

E48. Listener Question - How do you overcome the devastation of losing everything and figuring out how to start over?

Briefly discussing being homeless, losing everything and what it takes to get it all back. 

Jan 29, 202108:14
E47. Listener Question - What is the best way to develop yourself from a small company and survive the first 5 years?

E47. Listener Question - What is the best way to develop yourself from a small company and survive the first 5 years?

Answering a listener question. There are many options out there, but these tips will never fail you! 

Jan 29, 202111:29
E46. Listener Question - What is the best CRM for a small business with limited funds?

E46. Listener Question - What is the best CRM for a small business with limited funds?

What is the best CRM for a small business with limited funds? Listen in to find out more about what a CRM is, and the few CRMs that are covered; Capsule CRM, Pipedrive and Hubspot!

Jan 12, 202117:43
E45. Digital Foundations Lesson What are Conversions?
Oct 12, 202039:54
E44. Digital Foundations Lesson Follow Up What is Traffic 20201005
Oct 06, 202041:55
E43. Digital Foundations Lesson What is Traffic? 20201001
Oct 06, 202042:53
E42. Digital Foundations What is Branding Lesson Follow Up 20200928
Oct 06, 202048:43
E41. Digital Foundations Lesson What is Branding 20200924
Oct 06, 202045:06
E40. Digital Foundations Expert Interview Cory Myres 20200923
Oct 06, 202001:03:12
E39. Digital Battlefield Interview with Tommy Walker 20200922
Oct 06, 202058:34
E38. Digital Foundations Lesson Review Finding Your Purpose 20200921
Sep 24, 202027:46
E37. Digital Foundations Lesson Finding Your Purpose

E37. Digital Foundations Lesson Finding Your Purpose

Lesson for the Digital Foundations group that is also posted in the Digital Battlefield Podcast. Today we are talking about finding your purpose, and how it can impact your business to be on the same page.

Sep 22, 202032:24
E36. Welcome Brief to the Digital Foundations Facebook Group

E36. Welcome Brief to the Digital Foundations Facebook Group

Just covering what the group is for, how it's going to be run, how the content is delivered, and hopefully how we will grow it!

Sep 01, 202026:23
E35. Digital Diagnosis with Travis Arnold

E35. Digital Diagnosis with Travis Arnold

The Digital Battlefield podcast, segment called Digital Diagnosis. In this segment, we talk about the guest's business, the challenges they face, and find real solutions on the spot. Typically, we spend a few weeks on this process, but we're pushing as much value as possible in 2 hours.

Today we're with @Travis Arnold from Caisson Shaving!

Website: https://caisson-shaving.com/

Aug 27, 202001:19:18
E34. Digital Diagnosis with Judy Skilling

E34. Digital Diagnosis with Judy Skilling

The Digital Battlefield podcast, segment called Digital Diagnosis. In this segment, we talk about the guest's business, the challenges they face, and find real solutions on the spot.   Typically, we spend a few weeks on this process, but we're pushing as much value as possible in 2 hours.   

Today we're with @Judy Skilling, a certified high performance coach!   

Website: https://www.judyskilling.com/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judyskillingHPCVet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyskillinghpcvet/

Aug 26, 202001:48:01
E33. Digital Battlefield Interview with Hans Skillrud

E33. Digital Battlefield Interview with Hans Skillrud

The Digital Battlefield podcast is interviewing Hans Skillrud, a developer and co-founder of Termageddon; the auto-updating privacy policy solution.  

Website: https://termageddon.com/

Aug 26, 202029:19
E32. Finding Balance

E32. Finding Balance

Many times we think that working more is better for us. In most cases, we are overworking ourselves and it has the adverse effect. Find your balance and free yourself.
Aug 20, 202022:58
E31. Digital Diagnosis with Jay and Devra Brusso
Aug 19, 202001:59:21
E30. Digital Diagnosis with Wade Saxton 20200811
Aug 12, 202001:49:10
E29. Interview - Justin Szerletich

E29. Interview - Justin Szerletich

Justin Szerletich recently underwent a merger with Knucklehead Media. We’re discussing how that merger came about, and Justin will give some tips in other areas of the digital spectrum.

Aug 07, 202051:51
E28. Modernly Browse the Net

E28. Modernly Browse the Net

Discussing internet browsers, and the importance of using a modern browser.
Aug 06, 202014:26
E27. Understanding Short and Long Term Goals

E27. Understanding Short and Long Term Goals

Covering the concept of goals and objectives. Also reviewed a couple of examples of what this looks like. And explaining my foundation first approach.
Aug 06, 202016:11
E26. Digital Diagnosis - Travis Johnson
Jul 31, 202001:54:26
E25. Interview - Dr. Rob Garcia

E25. Interview - Dr. Rob Garcia

Dr. Rob Garcia is "The Warrior Strategist". Today we are discussing the call to action freebies and ebooks. Using them to build your email list and some good jokes. 

Jul 31, 202036:50
E24. Work Like A Doctor, Bill Like A Lawyer

E24. Work Like A Doctor, Bill Like A Lawyer

Covering the concepts of diagnose/prescribe in the digital space and how billing should work.
Jul 27, 202025:13
E23. Work Hours. Why do they matter?

E23. Work Hours. Why do they matter?

We need to establish what our work hours are and our prices for those hours. Then we can identify what is after hours emergencies and expedited fees.
Jul 18, 202034:32
E22. A Look Into the WAAS Model

E22. A Look Into the WAAS Model

The Website As A Service model can be very lucrative, but it has to be cultivated properly and you have to provide value. Listen in to learn more
Jul 13, 202019:34
E21. Disagreements will Happen. Learn to Address them Properly

E21. Disagreements will Happen. Learn to Address them Properly

Covering a recent discussion with a client about a disagreement.
Jul 10, 202025:07
E20. Knowing When to Turn Down Clients

E20. Knowing When to Turn Down Clients

Cutting through the madness to cover why you need to turn down clients, and our recent experience with it.
Jul 09, 202038:29
E19. Change is Necessary for Growth

E19. Change is Necessary for Growth

Covering some of the ways that I've made changes in my own life and my business.
Jul 08, 202049:22
E18. Why you need a domain.

E18. Why you need a domain.

Many companies in the early stages take their time buying a domain. Listen to find out how that can hurt you in business situations.
Jun 25, 202014:05
E17. Read for success

E17. Read for success

Knowledge is power. Reading helps you gain knowledge. It's all connected.
Jun 24, 202032:45
E16. Day One Branding

E16. Day One Branding

Listen to the options of branding yourself or as an agency. The benefits and downsides are presented here.
Jun 22, 202010:08
E15. Power of Case Studies

E15. Power of Case Studies

What is a case study? How can it help my digital agency? We answer all of this and more.
Jun 22, 202031:09
E14. Should I niche?

E14. Should I niche?

Discussing the benefits of niching down and experiences in a niche.
Jun 22, 202016:56