#66: Blake Micola On Explosive Digital Marketing Strategies For 2023

#66: Blake Micola On Explosive Digital Marketing Strategies For 2023

Author: Pivotal Conversations March 13, 2023 Duration: 1:17:40
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Blake Micola, Founder and Managing Director of GMS™ & GMS™ Creative. Blake started his advertising agency in 2016, and has helped scale 300+ businesses, achieving ROI's as high as 30x across multiple industries around the globe. Blake reveals the real challenges of startup growth, how to work full time in your business, the first hire every startup must make, the truth about the future of social media revealed, the future of advertising and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 1:57 - The Inspiring Startup Journey of Blake 9:25 - The Real Challenges of Startup Growth: What You Need To Know! 14:33 - Want To Work Full-Time In Your Business? Here's How To Transition Smoothly! 16:10 - The First Hire Every Startup Must Make: Secrets To Success Revealed! 30:25 - Mastering Marketing: Essential Activities You Should Be Doing NOW! 34:25 - Is Facebook Dead? The Truth About The Future Of Social Media Revealed! 40:42 - How To Generate Leads Like A Pro: Strategies That Really Work! 49:46 - The Future Of Advertising: What You Need To Know To Stay Ahead Of The Game! 1:35:00 - Priceless Advice For Your Younger Self: A Must-See For Every Aspiring Entrepreneur! GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW BLAKE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/bmicola  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind every successful company is a collection of moments that never make the press release-the late-night doubts, the accidental breakthroughs, the conversations that changed everything. Startup Diaries, from Pivotal Conversations with Kyle Traynor, opens up that private world. Instead of polished success stories, this podcast leans into the raw, instructive journey of building something from nothing. You’ll hear founders recount not just their triumphs, but the specific missteps and hard-won insights that truly shaped their path. Each episode feels like a candid coffee chat, dissecting the real decisions behind the headlines. It’s for anyone curious about the human side of business, whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a student of strategy, or simply fascinated by how ideas become reality. Tune in for an education in resilience, straight from the source. This is where the textbook theory meets the messy, brilliant practice of creation, making it a standout listen in the business podcast landscape.
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#50: Mark Ritson - Billion Dollar Marketing Lessons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:57
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Mark Ritson, the Founder of Marketing Week Mini MBA and global brand consultant for Louis Vuitton, Westpac, Sephora, Dom Perignon, Hennessy, Flight Centre and…
#49: Nathan Chan On How Foundr Grew To Over 3.5M Followers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:21
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the CEO of Foundr, Nathan Chan. With over 3.5 million followers, Foundr connects entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Mark Cuban, Tim Fe…
#48: Dan Ferguson On Adore Beauty's Genius Marketing Strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:25
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Chief Marketing Officer of Adore Beauty, Dan Ferguson. Adore Beauty's marketing strategy no doubtingly acquires sales. The $429.21 million ASX-listed comp…
#47: Mia Klitsas Co-Founder Of Moxie On Launching A Product In 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:52
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Co-Founder of Moxie, Mia Klitsas. Mia had an off-the-cuff idea in her early 20's and decided to take a huge leap to disrupt a stagnant category with a $5,…
#45: Jade Spooner & Jenna Davies On How To Launch A Startup In 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:09
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Jade Spooner and Jenna Davies. Being no stranger to startups, Jade and Jenna recently opened their newest venture, Big Uppetite. Jade and Jenna discuss the be…
#44: Sabri Suby - Marketing That Will 10X Your Business In 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:10
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Sabri Suby. Sabri built King Kong with $0 in his bedroom, making over 150 cold calls per day. Today, King Kong is valued at over $50,000,000. Sabri discusses…
#43: Victoria Devine - On Building The #1 Business Podcast In AUS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:32
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Victoria Devine the Founder of 'She's On The Money' Podcast. Victoria has built Australia's #1 business podcast from the ground up and today has a community o…
#41: The Muscle Doc - Building A Multi-Million Dollar Brand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:23
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Jordan Shallow Aka The Muscle Doc and the Founder of Pre-Script and Rx'd Radio. Being one of fitness industries leading educators, Jordan provides insight int…