Episodes
Ali Abdaal discusses his journey from a struggling YouTuber to a successful entrepreneur. He shares how he discovered the world of Internet marketing and the impact it had on his business. Ali emphasizes the importance of finding ways to make work enjoyable, as this can lead to increased productivity and overall success. Watch the full interview on YouTube: Leveling Up with Eric Siu TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Ali Abdaal’s Journey from $2 to $5 Million (01:42) - Ali's business...
Published 11/08/23
Blake Rocha unveils the secrets to creating viral content. He also talks about the success of his educational program, how he generated $10M through his TikTok and Instagram funnel, the benefits of YouTube as a platform, his personal health journey, and what's on the horizon for his future endeavors.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Blake Rocha breaks down how to create viral content. (03:19) - How did Blake Rocha become so good at creating content? (05:40) - Blake Rocha shares his...
Published 10/27/23
Mark Manson, the author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,' sat down with Eric Siu for a one-on-one interview to talk about his journey to 1 million subscribers on YouTube, personal growth, the books he has written, his perspective on the self-help industry, and more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Mark Manson on the self-help industry [03:00] - Mark Manson's YouTube channel growth [03:39] - YouTube is the most important platform today [06:00] - Mark Manson talks about his...
Published 10/11/23
Thomas Ma shared the hottest AI tools you could use and explained how experimenting with them led to better results at the Leveling Up Founders' event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Opus AI will make your content production 10x easier [03:10] - ElevenLabs is one of the most powerful AI speech tools today [04:20] - Use Google Bard to create the storyboard of your video content [06:30] - Find out if you should integrate specific AI tools into your company [07:33] - Experimenting...
Published 09/23/23
Codie Sanchez joins Eric Siu for an exclusive interview, during which she delves into her personal mission in the business world, shares her economic insights, details her step-by-step content creation process, discusses the book she's launching, and much more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Codie Sanchez thinks the dream of retirement for people is gone [02:21] - Codie Sanchez’s personal mission and why [06:20] - This is how smart and rich people manage assets and...
Published 09/22/23
At the Leveling Up Founders' event, Tamara Loehr discusses her best practices in business, managing offshore teams abroad, and the significance of establishing a learning management system process. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Tamara Loehr talks about her best practices in business [03:52] - How AI will affect psychology around sales  [05:43] - Tamara Loehr talks about how she mentors businesses [07:39] - Tamara Loehr’s learning management system process for marketing [08:25]...
Published 09/21/23
Ravi Theja Yada explains why behavioral analytics is superior to traditional metrics when it comes to understanding your consumers at the Leveling Up Founders' event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why behavioral analytics are the best metrics for marketing [02:55] - The best data source to understand your consumers [03:57] - Understanding the visibility of your product and key call to action [05:03] - Understanding your customers to 10x your conversion [06:06] - Finding out...
Published 09/19/23
Larry Kim shares how he perfected leveraging data and generative AI to create an email marketing strategy that can 10x your open rate at the Leveling Up Founders' event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Larry Kim's key insight on his business success journey. [02:26] - Larry Kim's expertise in using data and generative AI perfectly. [03:20] - Combining the best elements of inbound and outbound email marketing [05:20] - Here’s where you can get your data sources (not what you’re...
Published 09/17/23
Jasmine Star takes the stage at the Leveling Up Founders event, where she discusses her rise to success and the creation of her brand, starting from scratch TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Jasmine Star shares her humble beginnings  [02:20] - What led Jasmine Star to withdraw from UCLA Law School? [03:10] - Jasmine Star's first 100k: How she made it happen [06:53] - How Jasmine Star became the CEO of a SaaS company [09:00] - How Jasmine Star started building her brand What...
Published 09/13/23
Eric Siu discusses strategies to enhance your YouTube videos, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and sharing effective best practices. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why your YouTube channel isn’t growing [01:00] - Why the first 30 seconds of your video is crucial  [01:25] - How to make the best thumbnails for your video [03:00] - How to retain your audience with hooks and right moments [03:40] - Here’s how you can improve your YouTube’s click-through-rate [04:16] -...
Published 09/12/23
Ian Blair shares strategies for leveraging hiring agencies to achieve faster growth and cost efficiency. He also discusses the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry worldwide and offers valuable insights into best practices that you can learn from. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Ian Blair shares his journey as an entrepreneur [05:00] - Finding a business with the fewest built-in constraints [05:46] - E-commerce is one of the fastest-scaling businesses in the world [06:41] - The...
Published 09/11/23
Greg Lansky shares insights on capturing your customer's attention, brand and business building, and his personal entrepreneurial journey at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Find niches with emotional intensity when building your business [02:46] - Here’s why these kinds of niches are valuable for marketing [04:00] - Greg Lansky shares an anecdote about capturing your consumer's attention [08:00] - Three ways you can get attention for your...
Published 09/09/23
George Gammon talks about the power of information in the world of business at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Do the richest people in the world have secret sources of information? [02:21] - The global intel network for the wealthiest players in business [03:23] - Here's how having access to information can provide you with an advantage in positioning your business  What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on...
Published 09/07/23
Dylan Beynon, CEO of Mindbloom, talks about why he started this company, the impact of Ketamine and MDMA therapy in our society, and how this industry is just going to grow bigger in the future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Know more about Dylan Beynon and his company, Mindbloom [02:30] - Why did Dylan Beynon start Mindbloom [06:22] - Dylan Beynon talks more about MDMA therapy [13:30] - Pricing and treatment programs that Mindbloom offer [15:30] - Dylan Beynon’s personal...
Published 09/06/23
Eric Siu discusses why newsletters are so effective for connecting and expanding your audience. He also shares tips on how to make money from them and offers best practices for growing your newsletter. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - How much do newsletters actually make?  [00:20] - The potential of a newsletter business [01:00] - 10 newsletters that do $1M per year [02:30] - Here’s how you can monetize newsletters  [03:14] - Using newsletter as a relationship platform with your...
Published 09/05/23
Deven Soni shares insights from his personal experience and the valuable lessons he gained in business acquisition at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - The most common mistake in business acquisition [02:15] - Here’s how we got a customer database worth $2M dollars [03:20] - Don't acquire a company unless you know how to run it [05:03] - Why motivation is important in acquiring companies [07:17] - Why it’s easier to buy big businesses [08:20] -...
Published 09/04/23
Dan Fleyshman talks about how to effectively build your personal brand at the Leveling Up Founders event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why authentic content is the way to go [03:00] - Don’t overthink your content creation strategy [04:30] - Why collaboration is the most effective way to grow on social media [06:23] - Why building your personal brand is crucial [07:58] - Personal brand is also about emotional attachment What should I talk about next? Who should I interview?...
Published 09/02/23
Blake Rocha talks about why you should create a brand and business around your lifestyle and not the other way around.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Who is Blake Rocha (mrfourtoeighth) [03:11] - How did Blake Rocha become so successful in building his brand and business? [05:00] - Blake Rocha’s biggest regret when he’s starting to build his brand [05:53] - Creators don’t know how to monetize their brand correctly [06:36] - Creating a business around your content [07:09] -...
Published 08/31/23
Leila Hormozi sits down with Eric Siu, sharing her expert insights on talent acquisition strategies, building a resilient company culture, and refining operations for peak efficiency. Drawing from her own experiences, Leila offers valuable advice to aspiring founders looking to make their mark in the business landscape. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Leila Hormozi’s life and business update [04:43] - Leila Hormozi’s expertise in talent acquisition, culture, and operations  [12:07] -...
Published 08/25/23
Listen to Eric Siu as he discusses why hiring the right people is essential for business growth. Learn how to build a successful hiring framework. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Why your people are the foundation of your company [01:00] - When is the right time to hire new employees? [02:24] - Eric Siu talks about why delegation is crucial for Founders [03:51] - Read Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson [04:06] - Simplest hiring framework you should use to find the best...
Published 08/21/23
Alex Hormozi sits down with Eric Siu to talk about his remarkable journey in the business world, sharing insights and wisdom gained through his experiences. Alex Hormozi provides valuable advice on business acquisitions, his playbook for scaling companies, and talks about his newest book ‘$100M Leads: How To Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:  [00:00] - Alex Hormozi’s business model [09:00] - Playbook on scaling companies 10x [15:38] - Alex Hormozi’s...
Published 08/17/23
Eric Siu chats with entrepreneur, author, and visionary known for his pioneering work in space exploration and technology, Peter Diamandis! As the founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, he has dedicated his career to incentivizing innovation and shaping a future of abundance. Tune in to this awe-inspiring episode to gain a glimpse into the mind of a true visionary who continues to pave the way for a better, bolder future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [01:00] - Are we...
Published 08/16/23
In this episode, Eric talks about why finding the perfect balance between focus and experimentation is crucial for sustainable growth in business.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - The difference between Focus and Experimentation in business [00:30] - Focus on your business that drives the most revenue [01:00] - Where can you have more organic reach while considering the challenges with SEO right now? [01:53] - Why should you focus on your niche when selling services [02:50] -...
Published 08/13/23
In this episode, Eric talks about proven strategies to achieve wealth through content creation. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - How to earn 8 figures annually through content creation [00:15] - How Logan Paul’s Prime sports drink made $256 million in retail sales [01:07] - Why you don’t need a massive audience to do this [02:42] - MrBeast’s best practices in maximizing various monetization vehicles through his platform [03:26] - Why focus is still the key What should I talk...
Published 08/07/23
In this episode, Eric talks about why Elon Musk blew up his rockets and reveals his visionary mission for SpaceX, delves into Elon Musk's mindset behind his extraordinary success and shares a life-changing tip for decision-making. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Here’s why Elon Musk blew up his rockets [00:55] - What is Elon Musk’s vision and mission for SpaceX [01:52] - Elon Musk’s mindset and why he is so successful [02:40] - This tip will change your decision-making in life and...
Published 08/06/23