Best Founder Problems Llc Podcasts (2025)

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3 Marketing Exercises Every Marketer Should Try (One Changed My Life) 15:18

18h ago15:18

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E769: Three powerful marketing exercises that will significantly improve your SEO, boost your copywriting, and strengthen your overall digital marketing results. These exercises are used by top marketers to increase visibility, build authority, and drive long-term business growth. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: - Structure your website for b…

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$6 Press Releases Are Hacking ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google 7:50

2d ago7:50

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E768: A single $6 press release can hijack ChatGPT’s results, Perplexity’s answers, and Google’s AI Overviews - and hardly anyone is talking about it. I break down a way to influence AI search rankings with bulk press releases, why it works, and how brands could exploit it for SEO gains. You’ll learn: - The exact tactic used to game AI - How AB New…

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Next-Level Parasite SEO: Ranking #1 on Google with UGC & Backlinks 10:04

3d ago10:04

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E767: The juiced-up next-level parasite SEO tactic that’s helping marketers rank #1 on Google - fast. I break down how savvy SEOs are gaming high-authority user-generated content platforms like Reddit, Medium, and LinkedIn Pulse, then juicing those posts with backlinks to dominate competitive keywords. You’ll learn: - What Parasite SEO is and why i…

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13 Underrated SEO Tips That Actually Work (From Reddit’s Best) 14:14

4d ago14:14

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E766: Real SEO tips and hacks that bring traffic. I share my favorite underrated SEO strategies from a killer Reddit thread. These tips are weird, creative, and proven to work - from boosting rankings with image file names to clever backlink hacks you’ve never heard of. You’ll learn: - How to structure your site for maximum credibility with Google …

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OpenAI's GPT-5 Flop, AI's Unlimited Market, China's Big Advantage, Rise in Socialism, Housing Crisis 1:50:43

4d ago1:50:43

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(0:00) Bestie intros! Gavin Baker, Ben Shapiro, and Phil Deutch join the show (7:32) GPT-5 underwhelms, benchmark saturation, OpenAI's product excellence (18:14) AI's TAM, ROIC, and energy implications (27:27) China's major advantage and how the US can counter it (43:46) Political parties picking winners, energy subsidy reversal, how the bureaucrat…

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Grok’s Big Privacy Problem? How Businesses Are Gaming Google With Shared Chats 11:20

4d ago11:20

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E765: Grok seems to be quietly indexing all shared chats by default - as Google is showing them to the world. I dig into: - How I discovered Grok chats ranking for thousands of keywords on Google - The massive privacy risk - from leaked API keys to sensitive corporate strategies - Parasite SEO tactics marketers are using to hijack Grok for Google r…

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This ‘Useless’ SEO Tactic Might Actually Boost Your Rankings 11:38

5d ago11:38

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764: Most SEOs believe reciprocal backlinks are worthless. I explain why a small minority believes them to be anything but. I explain what reciprocal backlinks are, how to do them, what not to do, and why they may actually carry SEO value. You’ll learn: - What reciprocal backlinks actually are - Why Google says they’re risky - and when they’re not …

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The SEO Trick That Breaks All the Rules: How Ultra-Long Page Titles Boost Rankings 10:01

7d ago10:01

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E763: Are longer page titles better? This is how 200+ character title tags actually boosted Google rankings and improved organic traffic, despite the traditional 60-character limit. I share SEO case studies showing these crazy results. You’ll learn: - Why ultra long title tags can outperform short ones for SEO - Example ultra long page titles - How…

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The Unsplash Backlink Hack: How to Earn 100+ Links with Free Photos 11:06

7d ago11:06

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E762: I share a link-building strategy for earning hundreds of backlinks by posting photos on Unsplash and Pexels. You’ll learn: - How one person generated 100-200 backlinks per photo - Tracking where your photos are being used - Crafting outreach messages that get results - Can you automate parts of the process to save time If you’re looking for p…

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Audacy Head of Podcasts Leah Reis-Dennis on Making Major Deals in Audio 29:08

8d ago29:08

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Leah Reis-Dennis is the Head of Podcasts at Audacy, the second-largest radio company in the US. Leah joins the show to share her unique path to podcasts, including leading content and partnerships at Himalaya and working in business development at Stitcher and SiriusXM before landing at Audacy, where she oversees content, partnerships, and marketin…

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EEAT Made Simple: Fast, Easy Steps to Improve Your SEO 9:00

9d ago9:00

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E761: I break down EEAT - Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness - into simple, actionable steps you can implement today. Google uses EEAT as a major factor to decide which sites deserve top spots in search results. But here’s the good news - you don’t need to be a giant brand or spend a fortune to build it. I’ll walk you thr…

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The ChatGPT Confessions Leak: SEO Gone Horribly Wrong 10:51

10d ago10:51

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E760: A recent discovery shows 110,000 ChatGPT conversations are still available on the Wayback Machine, even after OpenAI's recent actions to deindex shared ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what we cover: - 110,000 leaked ChatGPT chats - and what they reveal - How shared ChatGPT chats ended up on Google and the Wayback Machine - Sensitive confessions…

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OpenAI Pulls ChatGPT Chats from Google - The End of a Wild SEO Trick 12:08

10d ago12:08

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E759: OpenAI just killed one of the wildest SEO tricks we’ve seen this year - and it happened fast. For a brief moment, marketers discovered a loophole: by using ChatGPT’s shared conversation feature, they could rank high-authority pages on Google for competitive keywords - all with minimal effort. This “Parasite SEO” method blew up, going viral ac…

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Trump AI Speech & Action Plan, DC Summit Recap, Hot GDP Print, Trade Deals, Altman Warns No Privacy 1:23:51

11d ago1:23:51

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(0:00) Bestie intros! (1:44) Recapping "Winning the AI Race" in DC: Trump's speech, best moments, key takeaways (16:39) AI Executive Orders, unbiased AI, spiciest moments (34:32) Copyright, fair use, and patents in the Age of AI (56:37) Sam Altman highlights AI chatbot privacy issues (1:02:48) Hot GDP print, Fed refuses to cut, major US-EU trade de…

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Google’s June 2025 Core Update: Biggest Winners, Losers & What It All Means 22:46

12d ago22:46

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E758: Google’s June 2025 Core Algorithm Update was one of the biggest updates we’ve seen in years. In this episode, we break down what this update was trying to achieve, who the biggest winners and losers were, and what these changes mean for site owners, SEOs, and marketers. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why Google rolls out these core updates (and …

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#172: The Message No One Wants To Give...or Receive - Major General Gil Ferguson & Gold Star Daughter Dalia Munoz 1:04:24

12d ago1:04:24

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Memorial Day isn’t about a long weekend and BBQs. It’s about honoring those who gave their lives in defense of America…and it’s about supporting the families they left behind. Across US Army Special Operations Command remembering the legacy and impact of the fallen is a daily duty. This Memorial Day, Fran Racioppi sat down with Major General Gil Fe…

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Episode 147 - Founder Archetypes - The Finance Founder 11:05

12d ago11:05

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This is the second installment in my series on founder archetypes. While I’m glad to see MBAs and finance-trained folks launching CPG brands, they do have a huge problem taking some of the most critical risks necessary to achieving fast growth. Have a listen! Your Host: Dr. James F. Richardson of Premium Growth Solutions, LLC www.premiumgrowthsolut…

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Google Is Indexing ChatGPT Conversations?! Huge SEO Opportunity (And Risks) 16:23

13d ago16:23

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E757: Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations - and it could change the SEO game forever. I share a surprising development that has huge implications for search engine optimization, digital marketing, and online visibility. Here’s what we cover: - Why ChatGPT conversations are suddenly appearing in Google search results - The massive number of key…

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Google Confirms: Normal SEO Works for AI Overviews 11:38

13d ago11:38

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E756: I break down Google’s Gary Ilyes’ recent comments on generative engine optimization, AI Overviews, and “normal SEO.” We cover: - What Google recently revealed about AI Overviews - How this impacts your current SEO strategy - Why some marketers are chasing the new generative engine optimization (and whether they even should) - A simple approac…

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From Rough Patches to Reality: When to Call It Quits on Your Startup 44:18

14d ago44:18

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In this episode of Founder Problems, hosts Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich, and Sarah Schumacher discuss the challenging decision of whether to shut down or pivot a business. Zach shares a recent realization, and they all reflect on their personal startup experiences, emphasizing the significance of community support, understanding opportunity costs,…

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Are You Misusing 404 Pages? Google Says STOP 7:28

15d ago7:28

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E755: How to handle 404 pages for SEO… why the way you’re doing it now could be hurting your organic traffic. I explain a common mistake SEOs and site owners make, one that Google says to stop doing immediately. Here’s what we cover: - The one thing Google says NOT to do with your 404 pages - Why a “quick fix” for broken URLs can actually hurt your…

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Choosing the Best CMS for SEO: Avoid These Headaches Before You Build 12:32

16d ago12:32

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E754: Choosing the right CMS can make or break your SEO. I share my go-to tests for evaluating content management systems before you commit, plus my recommendations for the best platforms for long-term search success. Whether you’re debating WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, Joomla, Drupal, Weebly, Wix, GoHighLevel, or other CMS options, this guide …

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The #1 SEO Tactics That Actually Work in 2025 10:53

17d ago10:53

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E753: I break down the best SEO strategies that are driving results in 2025. From mastering search intent to programmatic internal linking, refreshing evergreen content, and optimizing for Google’s latest ranking systems (including AI Overviews), you’ll learn how to grow your organic traffic, leads, and conversions this year. What you’ll get in thi…

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AI SEO vs. Traditional SEO: What Really Works (and What’s Just Hype) 11:45

17d ago11:45

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E752: Everyone’s talking about “AI SEO.” But is it actually different from traditional SEO - or just marketing hype? We dig into brand-new experiments that could change how you think about AI, ChatGPT, and search. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: - Two surprising SEO experiments revealing how AI like ChatGPT surfaces answers - What lead…

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The Surprising SEO Tests That Grew Traffic (Even After Google’s Updates) 1:20:22

19d ago1:20:22

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E751: João Filipe Pereira, my guest, has led SEO at Eventbrite and TripAdvisor. We go deep into surprising SEO experiments that challenge conventional wisdom - and actually improved traffic, even after Google’s latest updates. In this episode: - How adding 2 H1 tags (instead of one) boosted rankings - Why removing meta descriptions increased CTR - …

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Doorway Pages vs. Programmatic SEO: How to Avoid a Google Penalty 13:05

19d ago13:05

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E750: Are your SEO pages putting your site at risk? I break down the critical difference between doorway pages (a.k.a. gateway pages) and programmatic SEO - and why confusing the two could lead to a major Google penalty. You’ll learn: - What Google defines as doorway (gateway) pages - Real examples of businesses hit by Google updates for doorway pa…

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Winning the AI Race Part 5: President Trump on the AI Action Plan 57:20

20d ago57:20

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(0:00) President Trump on the AI Agenda (54:14) Executive Order signing Thanks to our partners for making this happen: NYSE : https://www.nyse.com Visa: https://usa.visa.com Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https…

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Winning the AI Race Part 4: Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Chris Wright, and Doug Burgum 49:30

21d ago49:30

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(0:00) Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary (17:44) Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior and Chris Wright, Energy Secretary (35:11) Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary Thanks to our partners for making this happen: NYSE : https://www.nyse.com Visa: https://usa.visa.com Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidS…

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Winning the AI Race Part 3: Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, James Litinsky, Chase Lochmiller 1:04:39

21d ago1:04:39

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(0:00) James Litinsky, MP Materials (13:32) Lisa Su, AMD (29:45) Chase Lochmiller, Crusoe (43:26) Jensen Huang, Nvidia Thanks to our partners for making this happen: NYSE : https://www.nyse.com Visa: https://usa.visa.com Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https…

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Winning the AI Race Part 2: Vice President JD Vance 26:00

21d ago26:00

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(0:00) The Besties welcome JD Vance (1:24) Immigration (6:34) AI policy (9:27) Relationship with China: Technology competition, striking a balance, trade (12:42) Diplomatic relations when AI is at-scale, operating in a multipolar world (16:41) AI’s impact on jobs (22:02) Should America facilitate “National Champions” in strategic industries? (24:09…

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Winning the AI Race Part 1: Michael Kratsios, Kelly Loeffler, Chris Power, Shyam Sankar, Paul Buchheit, Jake Loosararian 1:34:25

21d ago1:34:25

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(0:00) The besties introduce the day with Jacob Helberg (9:08) Michael Kratsios, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (18:24) Chris Power, Hadrian (35:15) Jake Loosararian, Gecko Robotics (44:37) Shyam Sankar, Palantir (1:00:33) Paul Buchheit, Y Combinator (1:13:35) Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the Small Business Administrati…

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What the New York Post Gets Right About SEO (And What It Doesn’t) 11:45

21d ago11:45

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E749: What is the New York Post doing right with SEO - and where are they falling short? I break down the SEO fundamentals behind one of the internet’s biggest publishers. From page titles and meta descriptions to nofollow links, alt text, and internal linking, we dig into what’s working and what could be improved. In this episode: - The SEO fundam…

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#171: World's Best Problem Solvers - Green Beret and PAM Jets CEO Ben Harrow 41:56

21d ago41:56

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Green Berets are America’s best problem solvers. There’s no challenge too great and no solution that cannot be found. This mentality exists in service and beyond. Ben Harrow solved complex challenges as a West Point Lacrosse star, leading soldiers in Iraq, and as he joined Special Forces to be a Green Beret in the Army. Today he’s the President of …

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Google’s June Update Isn’t Over?! Volatility, Traffic Loss, and SEO Survival Tips 9:32

22d ago9:32

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E748: Google’s June 2025 Core Algorithm Update was supposed to end on July 17 - but many SEOs and site owners are still seeing wild ranking swings, traffic crashes, and unexplained volatility. In this episode, we break down: - Why many believe the update is still ongoing - Reports of traffic drops as high as 60% - The real impact of AI Overviews on…

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Cloud10 Media CEO Sim Sarna on Building a Powerhouse Network 32:16

22d ago32:16

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Sim Sarna is the founder and CEO of Cloud10 Media, a rapidly growing podcast network ranked among the top 15 by Triton Digital. Sim joins the show to discuss his path from independent film producer to building a leading podcast network, the critical role of network support in production and marketing, and how Cloud10 helps creators at every stage. …

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SEO for Authors: How to Sell Your Book with Search Engine Optimization 13:24

23d ago13:24

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E747: This is your step-by-step guide to SEO for authors. Most authors ignore search engine optimization - or assume it won’t work for their topic or premise. But it's actually one of the most powerful tools you can use to get readers. I show you how to sell books with search engine optimization, even if your book is ultra-niche. You’ll learn: - Wh…

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80/20 and Not Ground Beef 37:32

23d ago37:32

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Send us a text This week’s topic hits on the Pareto Principle of 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. At Huntsman Wildlife we use this to regularly purge our client list of problematic clients and are known to “fire” clients who are consuming more resources than what they paid us for. Please be sure to support our sponsors: - Animal Trap…

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FAQ Hacks, Gateway Pages & .EDU Backlinks: SEO Experiments That Worked 13:42

24d ago13:42

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E746: I share some surprising SEO experiments - from FAQ schema to the strategic use of gateway pages and even the infamous .EDU backlink trick. Some of these tactics are creative, some are questionable (black hat), but all of them have one thing in common: they worked. I break down what made these experiments successful, how you can apply the legi…

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Should You Use Your Keyword in Every Heading? Blog SEO Myths Debunked 17:44

25d ago17:44

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E745: I tackle a question straight from Reddit: “Is it okay to use your main keyword in every headline of a blog post?” Sounds simple, but the real answer says a lot about how SEO works today - especially in a world of constant Google updates and AI Overviews stealing clicks. In this episode: - The truth about keyword placement in blog posts - What…

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Trump vs Powell, Solving the Debt Crisis, The $10T AGI Prize, GENIUS Act Becomes Law 1:19:29

25d ago1:19:29

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(0:00) The Besties welcome Gavin Baker! (1:51) Markets: Pricing in tariffs, Trump vs. Powell, solving the debt crisis (19:24) The $10 trillion AGI prize, what artificial general intelligence and superintelligence looks like in the economy (38:33) Sacks and Bo Hines join to discuss the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act passing the House this week, and …

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My Unbreakable SEO Work Routine (7+ Hours of Focused Work a Day) 10:21

26d ago10:21

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744: I share the exact routine that helps me consistently hit 7+ hours of focused work a day - without burning out. This method powers everything from SEO landing page output to editing, keyword research, and deep digital work. Here’s what you’ll learn: - The exact 4x25 work session structure I swear by - Why short breaks away from screens are the …

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The Dark Side of SEO: How DMCA Abuse Is Wrecking Google Rankings 8:51

27d ago8:51

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E743: One of the darkest corners of SEO: DMCA abuse as a weapon for negative SEO. Happening right now: fake law firms, AI-generated takedowns, and zero oversight from Google are leading to legit businesses being deindexed overnight, sometimes at the worst possible moments (think: product launches, holidays, game days). I break down: - How DMCA take…

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Are Content Sites Making a Comeback in 2025? 16:01

28d ago16:01

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E742: Are content sites finally rising from the ashes? I break down the chatter in the SEO world about a surprising comeback for content-driven websites in 2025 - and what it might mean for you. We’ll cover: - What a content site is (and how they work) - The spike in traffic bloggers and site owners are seeing - Real examples and Google Search Cons…

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Reddit’s New Generative AI, Reddit Answers, Could Become a Melting Pot for Parasite SEO 7:30

28d ago7:30

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E741: Reddit has rolled out a new generative AI feature called Reddit Answers - and it’s already being targeted by SEOs looking to game the system. I share how Reddit Answers works, and why it’s quickly becoming a hub for Parasite SEO tactics. In this episode: - What Reddit Answers is and how it generates content from Reddit threads - How Parasite …

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Episode 146 - Why Saying No is the Critical Founder Skill 11:57

29d ago11:57

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Business doesn’t teach you how to say “no” to bad deals. Yet, it’s the most important skill you have to learn, not just to deflect unsolicited pitches from creepy agencies and suppliers. You need to learn how to say “no” to a bad deal you originally sought out…but which now looks horrible. This is very hard for new founders. Have a listen! Your Hos…

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Keyword Cannibalization: What It Is, When to Worry, and How to Fix It 7:08

30d ago7:08

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E740: Keyword cannibalization sounds scary - but is it really hurting your SEO? I break down exactly what keyword cannibalization is, why and when it matters, and how to fix it without wasting your time. You'll learn: - What keyword cannibalization actually means - When it really matters - and when it doesn't - How to spot it - Why user-generated c…

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The GOAT SEO Strategy for Software Founders (From Zero to Scale) 7:46

1M ago7:46

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E739: Most software founders are doing SEO completely wrong - and it's killing their growth. I break down the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) SEO strategy for software founders looking to scale from zero users to product-market fit and beyond. What You’ll Learn: - A proven SEO strategy that actually drives signups - Why most startup blogs miss the mark…

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5 Quick Google Business Profile Wins for Local Visibility 4:15

1M ago4:15

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E738: Five quick and critical tips to boost your local visibility using your Google Business Profile. Whether you’re a brick-and-mortar business or a service provider, these are must-know moves - and the last tip is absolutely wild. - The one thing most businesses skip - but shouldn’t - A simple weekly habit that boosts local visibility - How to tu…

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Grok 4 Wows, The Bitter Lesson, Elon’s Third Party, AI Browsers, SCOTUS backs POTUS on RIFs 1:30:50

1M ago1:30:50

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(0:00) The Besties welcome Travis Kalanick and Keith Rabois! (3:02) Travis on Pony.ai / Uber rumors and the state of Cloud Kitchens (18:51) xAI launches Grok 4, learning "The Bitter Lesson" in AI (40:36) How Grok can catch ChatGPT in usage, OpenAI's product excellence (46:27) Perplexity and OpenAI building AI-native browsers and taking on Chrome (5…

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Google’s June Core Update: Big Wins & Brutal Losses 9:40

1M ago9:40

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E737: We're 11 days into Google’s June 2025 Core Algorithm Update, and the SEO landscape is shifting. I break down the biggest winners and brutal losses from the update so far. We’ll cover: - A shocking traffic surge on an AI-generated site - Small travel bloggers bouncing back from the Helpful Content Update - What might be triggering penalties (h…

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