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The podcast for agency owners and entrepreneurs. Join me as we talk about growing agencies, the mindset needed to be successful, and more. Come along as I share my thoughts while driving in my car or on walks in my Denver neighborhood.

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May 22, 20257 min

Google's AI Mode is HERE. What does it mean?

This episode is brought to you by content editing and writing company EditorNinja. Schedule an Intro Call to learn how they can help you uplevel your marketing content.In this episode, John Doherty from EditorNinja introduces Google's 'AI mode' and its sweeping impact on search results, content marketing, and SEO. John, a seasoned marketer with 15 years of experience, navigates through the changes brought by AI mode, emphasizing the need for content tailored for users over traditional SEO tactics. He highlights the diminishing reliance on free SEO traffic, the shift from top-of-funnel to bottom-of-funnel content, and the importance of diversifying content mediums beyond the written word. John concludes by urging marketers to adapt to these rapid changes for sustained success.00:00 Introduction to AI Mode00:45 The Evolution of Content Marketing01:52 Current State of AI in Content02:33 Strategies for Content Marketers in the AI Era04:47 Diversifying Content Mediums06:09 Conclusion and Future Outlook

May 5, 202515 min

21 Lessons from $3.5M in Agency Revenue

In this episode, John Doherty, founder and CEO of EditorNinja, shares 21 vital lessons he learned while generating over three and a half million dollars in revenue with his marketing agencies in just six years. He emphasizes the importance of skills in sales and marketing, scaling a business, and maintaining profitability. John covers topics such as the importance of getting paid upfront, the distinction between productizing delivery and pricing, and the significance of client communication. He also highlights the need to trust your numbers, keep overhead low, and the advantages of delegating delivery before marketing and sales. Each lesson is aimed at helping you build a successful and sustainable agency, even faster than he did.Timestamps:00:51 Lesson 1: Getting Clients is Easy01:15 Lesson 2: Scaling is Tougher01:45 Lesson 3: Revenue vs. Profit02:24 Lesson 4: Attracting New Customers03:38 Lesson 5: Delegate Delivery First04:48 Lesson 6: Productize Delivery05:23 Lesson 7: Get Paid Upfront06:19 Lesson 8: Talk to People on the Phone06:55 Lesson 9: Quick to Buy, Quick to Churn07:55 Lesson 10: Watch Your CAC to LTGP08:19 Lesson 11: Losing Money on Customers09:20 Lesson 12: Low-Paying Customers10:08 Lesson 13: Small Clients Rarely Grow10:45 Lesson 14: Trust Your Numbers11:14 Lesson 15: Keep Overhead Low11:41 Lesson 16: Build a Financial Cushion12:03 Lesson 17: Clients Won't All Fire You12:36 Lesson 18: Get Close to Your Clients13:22 Lesson 19: Clients Want Optionality13:39 Lesson 20: Deliver End-to-End Solutions15:06 Lesson 21: It's Okay to Leave Money on the Table

April 7, 20253 min

What if you changed your identity faster?

I always identified as an organic marketer - seo and content.But over the last couple of years I’ve become a decent ads person.What if I had become that sooner? Who knows, but it’s a good lesson for all.

March 5, 202512 min

Quit Limiting Yourself (Tough Love)

Are you limiting yourself without even knowing it, or knowing it and don't know how to get around it?Here's 12 minutes of tough love from the lessons I've learned over the last 10-15 years of self-development and observing a lot of others in the entrepreneurial or marketing world.

February 28, 20258 min

Are Entrepreneurs Actually Artists?

I just got back from a few days in San Diego with an incredible mastermind that I'm honored to be a part of. We talked about artistry, and being an artist, and here I talk about why I think entrepreneurs are really just artists who make good money.My site: editorninja.com

February 6, 20256 min

Doing More Is Usually The Right Answer

Welcome back. Today, I want to break the myth that doing more is usually not the right strategy. In fact, I believe that too many entrepreneurs move on to a new marketing channel or feature way too quickly, when instead what they need to do is double down on that thing. Listen and enjoy. My editing company - editorninja.com Me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfdoherty/

January 29, 202512 min

You're Testing Marketing All Wrong

So many companies "test" marketing, but they're doing it wrong. You're not failing with your tests. You're simply not doing enough to test things properly. Here's my take on how to do it better, and some mindset shifts around how you spend on marketing and how you get the results you actually need for your business.

January 15, 202510 min

Here’s how to make a ton more money as a freelancer

Here’s a rant about closing more work. You have to follow up with your leads quickly.

December 20, 20247 min

How To Make More Good Decisions (Pull Them Forward)

Something I've learned this year is the importance of moving quickly, when you know what you should do. Instead of scheduling a meeting for tomorrow to discuss something, handle it right now. Instead of letting someone schedule a sales call for 8 days out, try to make it happen in the next few days. The goal is to make MORE good decisions. Not just more good decisions than bad decisions, but a higher VOLUME of good decisions, by making them faster. Take this challenge into 2025. Always, John "More Good Decisions" Doherty Site - editorninja.com Me - dohertyjf everywhere except for Bsky where I'm johnfdoherty.com

December 16, 20247 min

Maybe neither of you is toxic

I’ve been called toxic once or twice in my life. But here’s the thing I realized recently - I also thought that THEY were toxic.Maybe neither of us were toxic people. Maybe we were just toxic for each other.This applies to customers too.Have a listen.