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Neil Patel and Eric Siu bring you daily ACTIONABLE digital marketing lessons that they've learned through years of being in the trenches. Whether you have a new website or you're an established business, you'll learn the latest SEO, content marketing, social media, email marketing, conversion optimization and general online marketing strategies that work today from people that actually practice marketing and operate business. Approaching 100M downloads with 2,500+ episodes, you're sure to fi ...
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Encore Entrepreneur: Business Tips and Strategies for Midlife Service Providers and Coaches

Lori Lyons, Business and Marketing Coach. Owner of a Website Design Agency

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The Encore Entrepreneur offers business tips and strategies for midlife business owners. coaches, consultants and solopreneurs. Whether you're facing digital overwhelm, navigating new technology, or battling imposter syndrome, this podcast simplifies business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, making it accessible and actionable. Educational, motivational, and fun episodes offer guidance to help turn experience into success. If you remember typewriters, carbon paper, and bag phones, you're in ...
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Hosted by Neil Patel and Eric Siu, this Marketing School episode breaks down why their mindset on influencer marketing flipped, how they use influencer deals to fund rising content costs, and the real numbers behind their content budget. Key takeaways: -Use influencer deals strategically to offset growing content production costs -Treat your podcas…
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Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ and https://npdigital.com/ Want to recruit great marketers? Find them here: https://marketingschool.io/hire Neil and Eric break down the real cost of content teams, why agency work often disappoints, and how nearshore talent, data-dr…
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Neil and Eric break down personal brand versus corporate brand. They discuss long term relationship building, when to invest during hard cycles, and why strong teams outlast founders. Packed with insights on scaling, branding, and navigating today’s AI-shaped marketing world, this episode offers real operator perspective without the fluff. Key Take…
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Most midlife entrepreneurs think growth means adding more. More offers. More platforms. More moving parts. But real growth starts by trimming what no longer serves you and refining what still does. In this episode, Lori walks through the first two stages of the TRUE Framework, showing why Trim and Refine are the nonnegotiable foundation for a busin…
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To get ad placements on premium websites, go to https://discover.taboola.com/realize-us. In this episode Neil and Eric dive into the “millionaire vs billionaire mindset” exploring how wealth strategies evolve as fortunes climb, and why billionaires aim for monopoly power and pricing control rather than just accumulation. Key takeaways: • Millionair…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil break down how parody personas are becoming a secret growth engine for B2B brands. They analyze CompAI’s fictional character “Henrik Johansson,” how the account generated millions of impressions in days, and why entertainment-driven content can outperform traditional marketing. They also discuss the viral resurfacing …
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In this episode, Eric and Neil dive into the battle between profitability and loyalty, why leads fuel growth, and how to innovate without being first. They reveal how to stand out in an AI-saturated landscape using proprietary data, events-driven B2B strategies, and recruiting frameworks that scale revenue. Key takeaways ● Marketing + innovation co…
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AI slop, viral posts, and why human review still matters. Neil and Eric unpack the dangers of AI-generated content that fabricates facts, the rise of “set it and forget it” marketing, and why guidelines beat hype. Timestamps (00:00) AI slop cold open (00:20) Viral post confession (01:40) Fabricated metrics risk (03:05) Unreviewed AI at work (04:55)…
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How many times have you introduced yourself with "I help people…"? It sounds friendly, but it's also one of the most forgettable phrases in marketing. And worse - it quietly positions you as the assistant instead of the expert. In this episode of the Midlife Business Academy Podcast, Lori Lyons shows you why it's time to ditch "I help" and how to r…
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In this episode Neil and Eric discuss the resurgence of live streaming, standout marketing ideas from Capital Camp, and the power of creative event branding. They unpack key takeaways on AI-driven engagement, SMS marketing innovations like Send Blue, and lessons from top creators like Epic Gardening’s Kevin Espiritu. From faith-based business surpr…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric unpack how ChatGPT’s upcoming ads—powered by its memory feature—are set to redefine digital marketing. They discuss OpenAI’s aggressive hiring of ex-Meta talent, a projected $25B ad revenue opportunity by 2029, and how memory-driven personalization could make every chat a conversion funnel. Discover how “Big Mario mar…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric discuss why founders and CEOs must stay hands-on across every part of their business. Drawing from Brad Jacobs’ leadership style and examples from Jensen Huang and Elon Musk, they explain how direct involvement builds clarity, culture, and control. The duo also explores the “fruit fly” mindset—why hovering everywhere …
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In this episode, Neil and Eric unpack the surge in corporate layoffs across UPS, Amazon, Intel, Nestle, Accenture, Ford, Novo Nordisk, Microsoft, and PwC — revealing whether AI-driven efficiencies or pandemic-era overhiring are to blame. They analyze ADP’s job report, explore how AI impacts enterprise ROI, and discuss how consulting and tech giants…
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When your business feels heavy and overwhelming, sometimes the answer isn't working harder — it's simplifying. In this Hot Seat Coaching session, Lori Lyons sits down with Jennie Hays of Beyond Mindset Coaching to uncover what's really keeping her business from growing. Jennie blends the emerging modality of brain spotting with practical business c…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric explore the real ROI of selling online courses — from how tripwire offers drive conversions to the difference between being a “course creator” and using courses to build brand authority. They share a viral YouTube case study revealing how great packaging and craftsmanship fuel growth, discuss why going live is essenti…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric break down new AirOps data revealing why listicles dominate AI search and what it means for marketers. They explore how algorithmic visibility favors authority, not spam, and debate the future of AI-driven rankings, remote work performance, and pricing resilience in a shaky economy. The duo wraps up with strategies fo…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil unpack Similarweb’s latest data showing ChatGPT’s traffic share drop from 87.1% to 74.1% as Gemini climbs to 12.9%. They explore how Google’s ecosystem fuels Gemini’s rise, why ChatGPT’s memory may improve user retention, and how expert-verified AI research enhances accuracy in complex accounting topics like NOLs. The…
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Hosted by Neil and Eric, this episode dives into real-world CRO workflows, using Spiralyze-style A/B test insights to guide changes, and rapid AI prototyping with Alloy.app to keep designs on-brand without endless Figma comments. We cover when to DIY vs delegate, a homepage redesign checklist, why an RFP button signals enterprise readiness, brand-s…
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In this solo episode of Midlife Business Academy, Lori explores how your reputation can become the most powerful marketing system in your business. You can't buy credibility - you build it. Every testimonial, review, and result you share tells your audience, "You can trust me." Reputation isn't just something you have; it's something you shape. Whe…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric unpack how AI is transforming the job market from the ground up. They dive into worker stories from Reddit, the rise of a diamond-shaped workforce, and how hybrid strategists—those who can plan and execute—will dominate. The discussion covers McKinsey’s internal AI adoption, enterprise productivity data, AGI timelines…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil reveal the right way to speak at conferences for lasting impact. They share actionable tips on crafting talks that resonate, connecting with attendees beyond the stage, and why building relationships matters more than just delivering a speech. Plus, they discuss how top SEO influencers approach community, and unpack t…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil discuss why the penalty for "average" has never been more severe and how leveraging AI can dramatically increase efficiency and margins. They share firsthand hiring insights from agency giants, reveal lead and MQL trends, and explain why only 1% of companies truly benefit from AI. Plus, they debate the real impact of …
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In this episode, Eric and Neil reflect on what they wish they’d done differently in their 2024 marketing strategies. They share candid lessons on outbound marketing, messaging pivots, and collaboration tactics that brought real results. Learn why doubling down on outbound email, revising your messaging early, and leveraging webinars, influencer par…
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Today's clients don't want a pitch - they want proof. In this episode, Lori shares why testimonials are the modern form of word-of-mouth marketing and how they can become your most persuasive sales tool. You'll learn how to collect, craft, and showcase testimonials that build credibility, establish emotional connection, and pre-sell your offers bef…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil debate the future of SEO terminology, covering GEO, AI SEO, AEO, and Search Everywhere Optimization. They reveal why client language trumps industry jargon, unpack insights from recent conferences, and share the real drivers of visibility across platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and Google. Hear lessons on adapting to c…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil dive into the intersection of high-performance leadership and AI-driven marketing. They unpack the “Nobody cares, just coach” mindset, how elite teams bring solutions not complaints, and why systems should evolve like an F1 pit crew. The duo also explore lower middle market private equity lessons, AI-powered SDRs, and…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric unpack how speed, brand, and switching costs form modern startup moats in an era where insights depreciate fast. Drawing from Garry Tan’s “moat is a verb” concept and real-world case studies, they explain how execution speed compounds advantage, why AI shifts moat dynamics, and how founders can turn speed into durable…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric unpack Jeff Bezos’s $1 trillion “release the work” framework—how pacing ideas boosts throughput and prevents team overload. They dive into Bezos’s barrels-and-ammo model, smart acquisition filters, rapid due-diligence questions, and BATNA negotiation tactics. Plus, insights on AI shopping surfacing indie brands, the C…
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Still trying to convince people to work with you using words alone? There's an easier way—and it starts with proof. In this solo episode of Midlife Business Academy, Lori breaks down the power of social proof. Social proof is your quiet salesperson that builds credibility before you ever get on a call. You'll learn how to use testimonials, reviews,…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil unpack skip-level leadership and when founders should step in versus step back. They explore “focused involvement” as a leadership edge, compare international expansion with acquisitions, and dive into how chaos tolerance and incentives shape culture. The duo also discuss Amazon’s hit-rate mindset, micro-ops wins, and…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil unpack the death of the corporate job and the hidden economy of nonsense. They discuss how corporate bloat, AI automation, and shifting job data reveal the end of traditional roles — and what that means for modern marketers. The duo explores AI-powered agentic workflows, smart micromanagement, burnout myths, and how f…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil discuss proven B2B attribution strategies, highlighting why the obsession with perfect multi-touch tracking misses the bigger picture. They explain the benefits of blended CAC, layering conversion pixels, UTM tracking, and the value (and limits) of “How did you hear about us” forms. Also covered are surprising traffic…
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In this live Coaching episode, Lori sits down with long-time friend and EFT practitioner Cyrus Bush for a laser-focused coaching session. Cyrus, a retired hospital chaplain turned mindset coach, has been helping people release limiting beliefs and negative self-talk through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) since 2018. But like so many midlife ent…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil talk about how AI companies are outbidding everyone for elite marketers, why many would join an AI rocket ship if starting today, and the reality of 996 work cultures. They debate “hire fast, fire fast,” share real exec hit rates and expectation-setting, and double down on why sales follow-up beats first-touch wins. T…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric dive into the psychology of framing, from how child-mortality data shifts when reframed to the power of decoy pricing in guiding customer choices. They discuss why consistent brand building compounds most after 10 years, share lessons from Single Grain’s reset, and explore how SEO, referrals, and content mix evolve ov…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil unpack Google AI Mode’s Chrome integration and how 100M MAUs could ignite a new distribution flywheel—fueling ads, partnerships, and startup pressure. They compare Google’s gen video/image capabilities, debate the “free subsidized by ads” model, and analyze YouTube’s latest updates: TV-style ad swaps, title tests, AI …
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Still trying to build your business using strategies that don't feel quite right anymore? You're not alone - and you're not doing it wrong. The rules have changed, especially if you're building a business in midlife. In this episode of Midlife Business Academy, we're throwing out the outdated playbook and exploring what really works when you're run…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric dissect Elon Musk’s “Daddy is very much home” grind—from Optimus engineering to late-night Tesla chip reviews and a Colossus 2 data center walk. They explore Musk’s DESA method for ruthless prioritization, why relationships saved Tesla and SpaceX, and how barrels, drivers, and pushers define execution and leadership u…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric break down how to win both Google rankings and AI citations. They compare short-query SEO factors like backlinks, authority, and technical signals with AI-driven co-citations and long conversational prompts. You’ll learn practical plays such as building FAQ sections, crafting concise fact nuggets, bundling subtopics, …
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Agencies face pressure but smart M&A chances emerge. We cover deal math, asset vs. stock pitfalls, ops fixes, “artificial upticks,” and brand-safety risks—plus lessons from Federer, Jerry Jones, and LinkedIn’s SEO surge. Key takeaways Agency deals: Buy assets, check contracts, cross-sell, and use AI. Growth reality: Upticks are old deals; fix ops a…
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Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ and https://npdigital.com/ Want to recruit great marketers? Find them here: https://marketingschool.io/hireIn this episode of Marketing School, Eric Siu and Neil Patel talk about why building a business can feel “better than Netflix,” the trap of over-reading versus doing, and how to balance …
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What do 300 podcast episodes teach you about business, strategy, mindset, and what really matters when you're building something meaningful in midlife? In this kickoff to the next season of the Midlife Business Academy, I'm pulling back the curtain on the ten biggest lessons I've learned from three hundred episodes - lessons about clarity, energy, …
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Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ and https://npdigital.com/ Want to recruit great marketers? Find them here: https://marketingschool.io/hire ChatGPT vs Gemini: who’s really winning the AI race? In this episode, we break down Google Trends data, why Gemini’s “Nano Banana” launch spiked usage, and why Google’s massive distribu…
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In this episode, Eric and Neil break down the evolution of SEO into GEO, AEO, and LLMO, and why marketers must adapt to shifting client demands. They explore how platforms like Reddit and YouTube now shape search visibility, highlight the risks of short-term SEO hacks, and share lessons from creators like MrBeast on growth, focus, and profitability…
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In this episode #3042, Eric and Neil break down the competitive landscape and market positioning, the role of personalization in advertising, and hiring strategies that spotlight candidates with proven growth. They also touch on work-life balance, employee wellbeing, and close with insights into financial trends and major tech performance. TIME-STA…
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In this episode #3041, Eric and Neil discuss how to win big enterprise logos by focusing on relationships, networking, and long-term trust. They explain the role of RFPs, challenges in tracking leads, and why in-person interactions and events are key to building credibility and driving business growth. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) Winning Big En…
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Midlife entrepreneurs aren't playing by the old rules - and your business strategy shouldn't either. In this milestone episode, The Encore Entrepreneur officially becomes The Midlife Business Academy - a podcast designed specifically for business owners in their 50s, 60s and beyond who are building smart, sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that…
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In this episode #3040, Eric and Neil discuss how businesses are using AI in marketing but struggling to see real revenue results, pointing out that most companies focus on flashy tools rather than KPI-driven outcomes. They stress the need to push AI experiments into production and spread AI fluency across organizations. The conversation also touche…
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