Kevin Espiritu, founder of Epic Gardening, shares his journey from starting a gardening blog to building a multi-million dollar business. He discusses the growth of his YouTube channel, the importance of SEO and content strategy, and the acquisition of other gardening blogs to expand his reach. 



Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/dticDXdRuh8



TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) Wearing the hat: winning the biggest deal
(01:37) Building epic gardening
(05:37) The botanical interests deal
(11:22) How wearing the hat made a difference
(14:14) Getting into gardening
(21:23) YouTube's impact on business
(23:34) Acquiring blogs for growth
(27:52) Structuring a deal

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Kevin Espiritu, founder of Epic Gardening, shares his journey from starting a gardening blog to building a multi-million dollar business. He discusses the growth of his YouTube channel, the importance of SEO and content strategy, and the acquisition of other gardening blogs to expand his reach. 
 
Watch the full interview here: <a href="https://youtu.be/dticDXdRuh8">https://youtu.be/dticDXdRuh8</a> 
 
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Wearing the hat: winning the biggest deal</li>
<li>(01:37) Building epic gardening</li>
<li>(05:37) The botanical interests deal</li>
<li>(11:22) How wearing the hat made a difference</li>
<li>(14:14) Getting into gardening</li>
<li>(21:23) YouTube's impact on business</li>
<li>(23:34) Acquiring blogs for growth</li>
<li>(27:52) Structuring a deal</li>
</ul>
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How He Grew A $30M Gardening Blog From Scratch | Kevin Espiritu

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) Today's topic: A sneak peek of what our AOA hangouts look like
(01:15) Introduction to the Agency Owners Association
(02:38) The Power of Focus for Agency Growth
(08:43) Leveraging Twitter and LinkedIn for Audience Building
(10:41) Accountability and Consistent Content Creation
(16:15) Optimizing Reddit and Quora for SEO



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In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join us in a dynamic coaching call designed to help agency owners like you accelerate growth and navigate the complexities of the services industry. 
 
Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJmkA2-u7Kyblm5_P6tKdA"> YouTube</a>!
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Today's topic: A sneak peek of what our AOA hangouts look like</li>
<li>(01:15) Introduction to the Agency Owners Association</li>
<li>(02:38) The Power of Focus for Agency Growth</li>
<li>(08:43) Leveraging Twitter and LinkedIn for Audience Building</li>
<li>(10:41) Accountability and Consistent Content Creation</li>
<li>(16:15) Optimizing Reddit and Quora for SEO</li>
</ul>
 
Go to<a href="https://www.marketingschool.io"> https://www.marketingschool.io</a> to learn more!
 
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Bonus episode: A sneak peek of what our AOA hangouts look like

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In episode #2731, we discuss the difference in earnings between YouTube long-form views and YouTube shorts views, highlighting the challenges of monetizing short-form content. We also explore Amazon's non-endemic ads, Kindle's success, and the influence of Oprah's endorsement.



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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) Today's topic: Revenue comparison: 1B YT shorts vs. 1B YT long-form views, Non-endemic ads from Amazon, & more
(01:15) Revenue comparison: 1B YT shorts vs. 1B YT long-form views
(11:53) Exploring Amazon's non-endemic ads
(15:30) Kindle's success and Oprah's influence
(17:43) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!



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In episode #2731, we discuss the difference in earnings between YouTube long-form views and YouTube shorts views, highlighting the challenges of monetizing short-form content. We also explore Amazon's non-endemic ads, Kindle's success, and the influence of Oprah's endorsement.
 
Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJmkA2-u7Kyblm5_P6tKdA"> YouTube</a>!
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Today's topic: Revenue comparison: 1B YT shorts vs. 1B YT long-form views, Non-endemic ads from Amazon, &amp; more</li>
<li>(01:15) Revenue comparison: 1B YT shorts vs. 1B YT long-form views</li>
<li>(11:53) Exploring Amazon's non-endemic ads</li>
<li>(15:30) Kindle's success and Oprah's influence</li>
<li>(17:43) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!</li>
</ul>
 
Go to<a href="https://www.marketingschool.io"> https://www.marketingschool.io</a> to learn more!
 
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</ul>
<ul>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.npdigital.com/">NP Digital</a> &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">X @neilpatel</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">X @ericosiu</a></li>
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Revenue comparison: 1B YT shorts vs. 1B YT long-form views, What are non-endemic ads from Amazon, Kindle and Oprah story

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5c647965-0256-4e8e-84d7-b16500ade33b/transcript

In episode #2730, we discuss the concept of copying in marketing and business, highlighting how many successful companies have copied features or ideas from their competitors. We also touched on the topic of new social media platforms like AirChat, the importance of subtitles in viral videos, the benefits of limiting screen time, and the role of experience in hiring.



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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) Today's topic: How effective is copying as a marketing strategy? Well, let's look at YouTube Shorts, AirChat, and The number 1 factor for a viral video
(01:15) How effective is copying as a marketing strategy?
(04:44) AirChat
(08:42) The number 1 factor for a viral video
(17:48) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!



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In episode #2730, we discuss the concept of copying in marketing and business, highlighting how many successful companies have copied features or ideas from their competitors. We also touched on the topic of new social media platforms like AirChat, the importance of subtitles in viral videos, the benefits of limiting screen time, and the role of experience in hiring.
 
Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJmkA2-u7Kyblm5_P6tKdA"> YouTube</a>!
 
Check out more of Eric’s content (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/levelingupofficial/videos">Leveling UP YT</a>) and Neil’s videos (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/neilpatel/videos">Neil Patel YT</a>) 
 
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">(00:00) Today's topic: How effective is copying as a marketing strategy? Well, let's look at YouTube Shorts, AirChat, and The number 1 factor for a viral video</li>
<li aria-level="1">(01:15) How effective is copying as a marketing strategy?</li>
<li aria-level="1">(04:44) AirChat</li>
<li aria-level="1">(08:42) The number 1 factor for a viral video</li>
<li aria-level="1">(17:48) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!</li>
</ul>
 
Go to<a href="https://www.marketingschool.io"> https://www.marketingschool.io</a> to learn more!
 
Leave Some Feedback: 
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.singlegrain.com/?utm_source=ms-podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-notes">Single Grain</a> &lt;&lt; Eric’s ad agency</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.npdigital.com/">NP Digital</a> &lt;&lt; Neil’s ad agency</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">X @neilpatel</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">X @ericosiu</a></li>
</ul>

How effective is copying as a marketing strategy? Well, let's look at YouTube Shorts, AirChat, the number 1 factor for a viral video

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/11b884dd-1ef8-46f9-8c42-b16400aa53a5/transcript

How He Grew A $30M Gardening Blog From Scratch | Kevin Espiritu

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