7 Straightforward Steps to Superior Blog Posts and Podcasts

By Rainmaker.FM

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If you’re actively creating content, you’ve probably noticed that “waiting for inspiration” doesn’t tend to work all that well.

In this episode of Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer, host Sonia Simone goes through her workflow for content creation.

This works for blog posts, podcast or video scripts, infographics, SlideShares, or really any piece of strategic content you’ll want to create.

In this 22-minute episode of Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer, host Sonia Simone talks about:

  • How the “Idea Field” will knock out writer’s block
  • The three questions to ask when you’re deciding what to write about
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3 Reasons Why Great Writers Always Work Alone

By Demian Farnworth

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Collaboration is all the rage these days. It’s implied in many words and phrases we love to hate:

  • There’s no “I” in “team!”
  • Let’s brainstorm!
  • Crowdsourcing!

And it seems there is no stopping this train. There’s even furniture that encourages collaboration.

Malcolm Gladwell presents a reason for this growing way of thinking: “Innovation — the heart of the knowledge economy — is fundamentally social.”

It’s beyond question that innovation is important for most companies, and if innovation is fundamentally social as Gladwell argues, then the fallout of such a view includes a depreciation of rugged individualism.

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Demian Farnworth on Unbounce

By Rainmaker.FM

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This week on Rainmaker.FM Elsewhere, Demian Farnworth chats with Dan Levy over at Unbounce about content marketing, web writing, and creating great content.

Listen in.

In this 21-minute episode, Dan Levy and Demian Farnworth discuss:

  • Why any compelling piece of content needs to begin with thorough research
  • The difference (and similarities) between web writers, content marketers, and copywriters
  • Why having a working knowledge of SEO is no longer optional

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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Launching Your Own Membership Site

By Rainmaker.FM

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In this episode of Youpreneur.FM, host Chris Ducker shares some truths about why he put a membership site together, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why entrepreneurs may want to consider launching a membership site.

What is the holy grail of online business? It is membership sites.

Over the last few years, Chris has been doing one mastermind event in cities where he’s been speaking, and there were two things he noticed during all of these events. The first is that everyone walks away with at least one nugget from another attendee, and the second is getting people together created …read more      

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Talking Versus Doing: Which Business Stage Are You In?

By Rainmaker.FM

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You only have so much energy; where are you choosing to spend it?

Listen to Editor-in-Chief and take a fun self-assessment. Plus, you’ll learn why physical notebooks with lined paper are the best tools for keeping you grounded and productive.

In this 21-minute episode of Editor-in-Chief, host Stefanie Flaxman discusses:

  • The benefits of self-assessment
  • What “talking” and “doing” look like in your life when you have business goals in mind
  • How to take steps that move you closer to your business goals

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