Creativity is an important part of any career, and tapping into your creative side will open endless doors for your business. It’s easier than you may think, too. In this episode, Nir explains the “how” of creativity: paying attention to small victories, shifting your mindset, and realizing the creative potential within you.In this episode:[2:12] Nir shares his background and how he created the concept for his book, Creator Mindset.[4:05] Despite popular belief, creativity is about way more than art! Nir explains the wide creativity spectrum.[4:58] Nir introduces his One Big Tip: celebrating little victories. It’s all about looking at the small steps you take on the way to your main goal, thinking about where else these “breadcrumbs” may lead you and exploring that path.[8:10] Nir explains that his process isn’t about quitting your day job to pursue a hobby, but rather taking a more creative approach to your career. [10:10] Nir says creativity is all about shifting your mentality, looking at the entire pipeline of your business, and leaving no rock unturned. Question what worked yesterday in order to discover what will work tomorrow. [13:43] Nir reminds us that we are all born creative, and the way your own creativity is manifested will become your personal, unique brand.[15:20] Contact Nir, purchase his book, and learn more at the links below. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

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E118 - The Key to Creativity: Celebrating Small Victories | with Nir Bashan

I’m thrilled to have Ryan Cote on the show today. Ryan Cote is the Director of Digital at a direct mail and digital marketing company called Ballantine, a family business his great uncle started back in 1966. Ryan helped introduce digital marketing to Ballantine’s repertoire about five years ago, thanks to his strong digital background. Now, Ballantine has a whole team of specialists who handle digital marketing on top of their direct mail services.As the Director of Digital, Ryan’s job involves helping clients with their digital marketing strategies and sales. He knows all about how to get your name out there online, which is why his One Big Tip is to utilize Google My Business, a feature that’s sure to help your business get noticed in a Google search. In this episode:[1:41] Ryan tells us all about Ballantine, the services they provide, and his role as Director of Digital. [4:21] If you’re not using Google My Business, you’re missing out on a way to increase your chances of getting noticed-- by a lot! So what is this feature, and how can it help your business? Ryan explains it all. [7:15] Interested in using Google My Business? Ryan gives a step-by-step process for getting started and shares some great tips, like getting as many reviews as possible and geotagging your photos. [8:50] Consistency is key. Ryan says you should make sure all of your business’s information is identical across multiple platforms and explains why.[10:38] You’re bound to get a less than stellar review from time to time, so how should you handle them? Ryan gives his tips. [12:15] Find out how to contact Ryan and learn more about Ryan at the links listed below.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E117 - Google My Business 101: Getting Your Business Noticed In Search Results | with Ryan Cote

I’m so happy to have Jaryd Krause on the show to share his One Big Tip today. Jaryd is the founder and CEO of Buying Online Businesses, where he helps people buy already-established, income-earning websites in order to bring in passive income so that they have more time to do the things they love with the people they love. Owning an online business is one of the best ways to create a passive income, and you don’t have to go through the hassle of establishing your own website in order to do this. You can simply follow Jaryd’s one big tip, which is to buy established web-based businesses. In this episode, Jaryd tells us all about his own experiences with buying online businesses, and of course, he also shares his best tips for anyone looking to do the same. In this episode:[1:40] Want more time to travel and do the things you love? Buying businesses could be the key to your dream life. Jaryd shares the story of his own journey. [3:14] Jaryd dives into the types of online businesses that are most beneficial to buy: databases, SaaS, membership businesses, content sites, and ecommerce.[4:42] The most important part of determining what businesses to buy is evaluating the risk. Jaryd explains all the factors to consider.[7:38] When buying businesses, it’s vital to have some education on the process. Jaryd says you should learn due diligence and also consider hiring experts to help you.[10:06] Jaryd shares an instance in which he was able to add value to an ecommerce website by streamlining their process and improving user experience. They then received 100% return in 7 months![12:04] Research is key! Jaryd shares a mistake he made the first time he bought an online business and reminds us that having an expert on your side is always a good idea.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E116 - The Benefits of Buying Online Businesses: Earning Income From Already-Established Websites | with Jaryd Krause

How can one simple chart lead to incredible self-discovery and endless potential? Listen to Alexandru Capalau’s one big tip to find out!My guest in this episode, Alexandru Capalau, is a mindset and behavior coach and specialist who has already achieved one of his dreams: at 23, Alexandru made his idea for a self-development board game a reality by funding it through Kickstarter. The game, Voltura, has even been featured on the BBC.Voltura is about removing the “buts” and limiting beliefs standing between you and your dreams. In addition to telling us about how the game works in this episode, Alexandru also explains how to incorporate facets of the game into your everyday life. His one big tip is all about a system he uses to help himself and others find self-awareness and move towards their best selves. In this episode:[1:52] Are limiting beliefs holding you back from taking steps towards your dreams? Alexandru explains that he created Voltura to help people break out of this cycle.[3:22] Alexandru breaks down the process of Voltura. It’s a way to learn about yourself, release what’s holding you back, and make connections with loved ones along the way by targeting six areas of life: family, health, relationships, spirituality, friendship, and love. [5:27] Alexandru reveals his system for self-discovery, which is a chart that incorporates a combination of ancient disciplines. [8:01] Alexandru explains that once you start to understand yourself better with his chart, you can pinpoint areas in which you’re stuck and address issues you need to work on in order to become your best self.[10:04] Want to try this system out for yourself? Alexandru shares how you can contact him as well as how to get your hands on Voltura, which is sold worldwide. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E115 - Stepping Out of the Box: Unlocking Self-Awareness to Achieve Your Dreams | with Alexandru Capalau

Julie Bee, the founder of Bee Smart Social Media, has cracked the code to easily and quickly create effective, abundant social media content that can be repurposed over several channels. Now she’s ready to share the process with her One Big Tip. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E114 - Julie Bee | Founder & President at BeeSmart Social Media

As the founder and CEO of Remote Rockstars, Oxana Romanyuk knows how to make lasting impressions and maintain great relationships with clients. Her One Big Tip for this is to provide a stellar, red carpet client experience. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E113 - Oxana Romanyuk | Founder and CEO of Remote Rockstars

Imaginovation founder Michael Georgiou believes the key to building strong relationships is connecting through storytelling. That’s why his One Big Tip is all about telling a great story in order to bring in clients. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E112 - Michael Georgiou | Co-founder at Imaginovation

Brenden Kumarasamy is the creator of a Youtube Channel called Mastertalk, which he uses to teach people how to master public speaking for free. In this episode of the One Big Tip Podcast, Brenden explains how practicing and perfecting a single presentation can help you improve your own public speaking skills.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E111 - Brenden Kumarasamy | Founder of MasterTalk

In this episode, Comet Fuel founder Jarod Spiewak tells us all about the best ways to boost your website’s ranking and bring in more traffic with SEO. His One Big Tip is to use internal links to power up your website’s backlinks.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E110 - Jarod Spiewak | Founder and Lead Strategist of Comet Fuel

Gianni Cara is a brand strategist and the co-founder of Brandcast Lab, a full-service boutique podcasting agency for entrepreneurs. His One Big Tip is all about transforming a podcast into a marketing funnel.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E109 - Gianni Cara | Co-Founder of Brandcast Lab

Lane Kawaoka is a Real Estate Investor with over 3,500 units and lots of experience. Now he’s ready to share his One Big Tip for getting started with real estate investment.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E108 - Lane Kawaoka | Podcaster/Lead Investor

CEO Benjamin Kepner helps schools and businesses utilize social media for marketing, education, and training. His One Big Tip is to use Youtube as a training tool for both your employees and your clients. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E107 - Benjamin Kepner | CEO of Global Social Media Marketing

In this episode, CEO and repositioning expert Chala Dincoy provides a step-by-step walkthrough for creating the perfect elevator pitch and making sales through strategy calls. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E106 - Chala Dincoy | CEO and Founder of The Repositioning Expert

Dawn Apuan is a highly skilled copywriter and funnel strategist who knows all about confidently owning your corner of the market. In this episode, she shares her One Big Tip for making sure you reach your target audience: perfecting your sales message.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E105 - Dawn Apuan | Copywriter & Funnel Strategist

CEO Nicki Friis knows a great deal about acquiring, retaining, and monetizing customers for your company. His One Big Tip is to lead users through a natural journey that engages them from the start and keeps them invested in the end. Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)

E104 - Nicki Friis | Software Growth Strategist and Podcaster at NICQI

Welcome to The One Big Tip Podcast, where I interview digital marketers, business owners, executives and entrepreneurs to discuss business strategy and the tools that make it happen. After 10+ years in the digital marketing trenches, I have seen SEO pandas and penguins come and go and have watched fads explode and fizzle out. With this podcast, I present to you the most interesting people that I can find, and ask them to give you their one big tip to be more successful in your business. As seen on Listen Notes