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Obsessed with marketing and entrepreneurship? Us too. On the show, we interview leading business owners, marketing specialists, growth experts, and serial entrepreneurs — all in the name of uncovering actionable techniques to scale any business into the stratosphere. We hear about business founders' hurdles, and how they overcame them; we deep-dive into innovation and the ever-changing world of digital marketing, and put a huge focus on learning and self-development. Hosted by Evan Bryce, MegaMinds aims to be the go-to podcast for anyone looking to build a multi-million-dollar brand.

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July 3, 202442 min

The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with 5x Founder, Barry Sahu (Founder of Mason)

From engineer to entrepreneur, Barry's journey to building Mason has been an epic one. ____________________ Before writing a single line of code or designing the product, he spent time talking to over 100 merchants, primarily on Shopify, to deeply understand their biggest pain points. He found that while merchants were able to do marketing and automation outside their storefronts, they struggled to personalize the shopping experience within their own online stores. This led Barry and his team to develop Mason, which uses AI to create dynamic, personalized shopping experiences for each customer in real-time. The core of Mason's offering is the ability to create "puzzle piece" experiences on a brand's website, where elements like product recommendations, reviews, and content are tailored based on the individual customer's behavior and preferences. Barry emphasizes that the key to driving conversions is deeply understanding the customer and their needs, Full of insights, Evan and Barry discuss topics like... Entrepreneurial journey - Barry's experience starting and running multiple businesses over the years. Product-market fit - How Barry and his team validated the problem they wanted to solve with Mason before building the product. Conversion optimization - Strategies and principles for improving e-commerce conversion rates. Personalization - The importance of tailoring the customer experience to individual preferences and behaviors. Balancing work and life - How Barry manages to find time for personal priorities alongside building his businesses. Learning and self-improvement - Barry's approach to continuous learning and staying up-to-date in the fast-moving tech industry. Enjoying the entrepreneurial journey - Barry's advice to keep the entrepreneurial process fun and not just focus on the end goal. ———— Resources: - Barry's reading list - Connect with Evan or Barry on LinkedIn

June 14, 202451 min

Building the world's FIRST digital nomad village – Selling a company, AI deep-dive + customer service musts (Ft. Ruslan Leteyski, CEO of Zipchat AI)

In this episode, we hear from Ruslan Leteyski, a self-made millionaire (at 24!) who has founded multiple successful businesses, including CheckoutX and Vanga AI (which he exited successfully). Not to mention building a VILLAGE in the countryside for business owners (Coliving Semkovo) :O He talks about his latest venture, ZipChat AI, which focuses on driving e-commerce sales through AI-powered chat. Ruslan delves into the details of ZipChat, explaining that it is not just a customer support tool, but an AI sales representative that can engage with customers on a larger scale. The episode also touches on Ruslan's experience selling his previous company, Vanga AI, and he provides advice for entrepreneurs on knowing when it's the right time to sell a business. Ruslan emphasises the importance of staying open to new technologies and tools, and shares some of his favorite resources for marketing design, video editing, and website user behavior insights. His approach to building a personal brand and embracing new technologies in the business world is inspiring! Enjoying the content? Share the show on your LinkedIn. Want to join the discussion? Message ⁠Evan⁠ or ⁠Ruslan⁠ on LinkedIn. Show notes & Links: ⁠MegaMinds (E-commerce growth community). ⁠⁠Ruslan's Twitter⁠⁠ Ruslan's LinkedIn⁠⁠ Evan's LinkedIn ⁠⁠Checkout X ⁠⁠Vanga AI ZipChat

May 28, 202454 min

Building Seattle's TOP Creative Agency – Secrets to creating high-converting ads + how to empower your team (Ft. Matt Gattozzi, Founder of Goodo Studios)

Talking ALL things content and marketing (and more), this insightful conversation between Evan (Content Executive at Australia's #1 digital marketing agency) and Matt (Founder of Goodo Studios) unpacks creative strategy in easy-to-digest ways. Referencing the likes of David Ogilvy and Claude C. Hopkins, the chat is jam-packed with laughs and killer insights. The boys serve up great tips like... 1. Focus on understanding the customer and producing content with intentionality. 2. Look to old advertising books for timeless wisdom in creative inspiration. 3. Have a core channel or activity that everything else supports and amplifies - don't try to be omni-channel too soon. 4. Provide clarity to clients and turn down work that isn't a good fit. 5. Hire proactively, empower your team, and learn to let go of creative control. Great notes from Matt on building a passionate team, scaling ad campaigns, and the importance of consistency in marketing as well!

January 14, 202453 min

A Neuroscientist's Secrets To Behaviour Design — How to Create Good Habits To Thrive in Business & Life (Ft. Dr Kyra Bobinet, founder @ Fresh Tri)

Based out of the San Francisco bay area, Dr. Kyra Bobinet combines business know-how with detailed neuroscience – giving her a truly fascinating, unique perspective on business and personal growth tactics. Her decades in the medical field helped her understand the workings of the brain, and she's harnessed these learnings to help herself and countless professionals achieve their personal development and career goals. She's the founder of Fresh Tri, a new-age app for health behavior change based on neuroscience principles. Dr. Bobinet is also about to publish her second book on behaviour change and mindset called "Unstoppable Brain." A wonderfully eye-opening chat, Evan and Kyra also dive into: The link between consumer psychology and buying behaviour Biggest myths in healthy habit formation How to make good habits stick How to STOP doing bad habits Strategies for regaining control of your time The importance of an iterative mindset and how it can be taught The idea of "service leadership" Liked this episode? Subscribe and sent it to someone who you think needs to hear it. Want to join the discussion? Message ⁠⁠Evan⁠⁠ or ⁠Kyra on LinkedIn. ____________

January 8, 202444 min

5x Revenue per lead with QUIZZES — Time Management for Business Owners, Personalised marketing, Teelixer case study (Ft. Gen Furukawa, founder of Prehook, SuperMarketers) #40

What's the power of the quiz? Hint: It's significant. How can business owners improve their time management? How can you harness personalisation in marketing? These are just a few of the topics we chat about with Gen Furukawa, Prior to founding Prehook, Gen was the VP of Marketing and Content at Scale, a leading AI writing tool, and also lead marketing at Jungle Scout as VP of Marketing. Now he helsp B2B SaaS brands grow profitably leveraging AI and automation! A fascinating chat, Evan and Gen also dive into: How to use segmentation data Teelixer case study (5x revenue per lead) Quantifying the customer experience Podcasts and partnerships as marketing opportunities Why we shouldn’t rely on discounts to get an opt-in (profit drains) Successful hooks (Discovery, curiousity) *Since recording this episode, Gen has sold Prehook and is now deep in the AI marketing space, coaching business owners on AI and marketing. Want to join the discussion? Message ⁠Evan⁠ or Gen on LinkedIn. ____________

December 5, 202350 min

#39 🖼️ Training Your Brain to Push through ANYTHING + How To Stand Out With Traditional Media (Ft. Luis Garotti, Founder @ 292 Creative)

Luis Garotti was creating graphics and designing for brands since he was old enough to work. Fast forward to today and he's helped the likes of Mercedes Benz Australia stand out in the crowded marketing landscape. How? Traditional marketing. Luis is different to most MegaMinds guests. Why? He's old-school – he uses print media (signage, print-outs, apparel, car wraps) to help brands get loyal customers and build awareness. And he makes a very compelling case why print is still relevant – in fact, why it's arguably MORE important than ever. Evan and Luis also dive into: How putting yourself through adversity trains your brain to push through anything How to get new leads on socials How to stand out with traditional ads Traditional vs digital marketing How you should set up at a trade show booth Want to join the discussion? Message ⁠Evan⁠ or Luis on LinkedIn. Or head to 292 Creative's website (and mention the MegaMinds podcast) to learn more about Luis' agency. ____________

October 10, 202350 min

How to DRAMATICALLY increase Customer Lifetime Value (& eCommerce Conversion Rate) | Ft. Valentin Radu, Founder of Omniconvert

His third business went from 0 to 250k customers with an initial investment of just $700. A serial entrepreneur who mastered success by learning from failure, Bucharest-based Valentin Radu uses ultra-modern techniques to boost Customer Lifetime Value and Conversion Rate for DTC eCommerce brands. In one of the most value-packed episodes to date, Evan and Valentin dive into: Other channels to help DTC brands reach customers How to connect with pain points How to understand your customer on a deeper level Why "They don’t buy on the gain, they buy on the pain" What “always” works on the Call to Action Want to join the discussion? Message ⁠Evan⁠ or ⁠Valentin on LinkedIn. Or head to https://www.omniconvert.com/ or email valentin.radu@omniconvert.com to learn more about Valentin's business. ____________

August 8, 202349 min

#37 🖥️ Shopify Hacks Overload — 5 Website Mistakes To Avoid, Best Shopify Apps + Which Theme Should You Use? (Ft. Clayton Bates, Registered Shopify Expert + Owner @ Inspire Small Business)

A Shopify master who has built HUNDREDS of websites for leading eCommerce brands, Clayton Bates tells it like it is: to get sales, you need a site that isn't just beautiful, it needs to serve its PURPOSE and nothing else. As a serial entrepreneur himself – from selling Coke cans in high school to an online Cards & Collectibles marketplace, to the award-winning web-building agency – Clayton knows the ins and outs of what it takes to make a business that works. And he's not afraid to roll back the curtain, sharing the real, honest challenges he's faced along the way – which so many of us can relate to. Evan and Clayton also dive into: Is paying for a web developer necessary or a waste? Easy practical website upgrades that we can inplement in less than 24 hours The 5 biggest mistakes most companies make with their websites Want to join the discussion? Message Evan or Clayton on LinkedIn. Or head to Inspire Small Business to learn more about Clayton's agency. ____________ Mentioned in the show: Top Shopify apps. Lucky Orange Luke’s Reviews Quantity Breaks Klaviyo Best Shopify themes? Dawn Impulse Showtime

July 18, 2023Episode 658 min

#36 🤖 AI Deepdive — How AI Can Improve Customer Connection + Reducing Workloads (Ft. Lamees Butt, Senior VP @ Zoovu, Ex-SalesForce)

In this jam-packed chat, Evan and Lamees talk about tech and AI, and how they're shaping the eCommerce landscape – including using AI to your advantage to get more customers, build a better customer relationship, and make them fall in love with your brand. Plus... the golden ticket for brands right now (to get more ROI from products) AND how the biggest D2C brands boost their community engagement. Based out of London, Lamees is a role model for women in tech; having honed her craft at Salesforce, Zoovu and Mercedes-Benz. Lamees has more than a decade’s worth of experience in managing global partnerships and helping businesses thrive, with a focus on tech, eCommerce, and entrepreneurship. Impressive CV aside, Lamees is passionate about improving the buyer experience and efficiently reducing employee workloads Want to join the discussion? Message Evan or Lamees on LinkedIn.

May 2, 2023Episode 646 min

#35 🧠 How To ACTUALLY Understand Your Customer — Working For Google, Selling A Lifestyle, & 2023's Biggest Challenges (Ft. Monica Sharma-Patnekar - Founder, Business with Monica)

With nearly 2 decades of growing 8 and 9-figure businesses, Monica Sharma-Patnekar knows a thing or two about connecting with customers. A business coach who also knows how to cherish the important things in life, Monica has worked with Fortune500 companies across brand management, strategy consulting & global marketing. She was hired by Google to coach their premium partners, and runs Business With Monica – a specialised coaching and mentoring service for business owners and entrepreneurs. A creative thinker, a dancer, and a mum of 2, Monica's expertise lies in KNOWING your customer and building a BRAND that INSPIRES people to CONNECT. In this jam-packed chat, Evan and Monica talk about the biggest common challenges facing brands in 2023; how to create a lifestyle, not just a product; and the biggest opportunities moving forward. Not afraid to get vulnerable, Monica also talks about the important learnings from a separate business venture that didn't quite work out. Want to join the discussion? Message Evan or Monica on LinkedIn.