Episodes

  • SEO Magic & Social Media Secrets: Gawker Traffic Revealed!

    SEO Magic & Social Media Secrets: Gawker Traffic Revealed!
    Sep 12 2024
    Dive into the marketing minds behind Gawker Traffic as they unveil the secrets to affordable, lightning-fast SEO and social media services. Join Michael King and Jen Gruber as they share must-know leadership insights, and how they're redefining executive branding without breaking the bank. This episode is a goldmine for any leader striving to amplify their story and drive business success. Check out www.gawkertraffic.com Key Points: • Affordable SEO & social management • Stories are the key to winning • Simplicity is scalable in business • Inside look at superhero services • No long-term contracts, just results Best Quotes: 01:58 - 02:03 • "I always tell the whole whoever tells the best story wins and that came from you." 04:10 - 04:18 • "I didn't really necessarily want to trust third party organizations to be responsible for the stories that we were a part of, you know?" 06:43 - 06:48 • "We offer it and saying, Hey, you probably should be doing something along the way." 07:33 - 07:38 • "It's the natural evolution of this to where we've seen some massive success, like massive success." 10:35 - 10:47 • "You have to be there. So for us, the why behind Gawker traffic really is, is it's something that it's essential for them, but it's also essential for us as community leaders to help those businesses succeed." 19:55 - 20:00 • "You are the sum average of the five loudest voices in your life. So surround yourself with the right people and watch what will happen." 23:16 - 23:28 • "I mean, we already talked about this, but if you, if you don't show up on Google, like you might as well be dead in the water if you're not on Facebook, if you're not on Instagram, if you're not on, I mean, you don't have to be on all the social media networks per se." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Unlocking Growth: Austin Armstrong on Content Strategy

    Unlocking Growth: Austin Armstrong on Content Strategy
    Apr 7 2024
    Join us as Austin Armstrong unveils the journey from a social media teen to the CEO of transformative tools like Socialty Pro & Syllaby. Dive into this infotainment-packed episode of Level Up Leader, and grasp the game-changing tactics of conquering channels like TikTok and leveraging AI in content strategy. Key Points: • TikTok's rise transforms social media • Strategies for multi-platform content • AI Avatar revolution in video marketing • Celebrating small wins boosts teamwork • Empower storytelling with tech tools Best Quotes: 03:01 - 03:05 • "I got started on social media when I was 14, uh, just sort of stumbled into it." 06:56 - 07:02 • "So behind, you know, every overnight success is, is a decade or 15 years of, of past experience that's unseen." 08:22 - 08:26 • "It's never been easier to grow on social media than these last couple of years." 11:01 - 11:08 • "Because it's how my A DHD brain works, like short form content has resonated with me so much." 12:30 - 12:36 • "You can't put all your eggs in one basket, and it's really important to control your audience as well, and diversify." 14:12 - 14:22 • "I'm always checked in. I'll hear a, a quote, uh, from somebody on the, on a radio or in an audio book or, um, something will inspire. And I'm like, oh, content." Connect with Michael: Connect with Michael Check out my Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/teamscoach Web: https://www.teams.coach About Austin: Austin Armstrong is a lifelong digital marketer, public speaker, host of the TikTok podcast BusinessTok, CEO of Socialty Pro, an organic SEO & Vertical Video marketing agency, and CEO of Syllaby, a brand new marketing tool that helps business owners create a social media content strategy in minutes. Austin has posted over 3000 videos on TikTok, tripling his own business’s revenue and thousands more across his clients’ accounts. Austin has leveraged his success on TikTok to gain millions of followers across every social media platform. He loves sharing the strategies that have worked for him to empower you. https://www.tiktok.com/@usefulaiwebsites https://www.youtube.com/@socialtypro https://www.facebook.com/Owwstin/ https://instagram.com/socialtypro https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinarmstrong90/ Offer: Make sure to check out Syllabi and get a month on us! https://syllaby.io/?via=michael57 Use code SYLLABYFREE30 for 30 days free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Resilience & Growth: Josefina Loza Tells All

    Resilience & Growth: Josefina Loza Tells All
    Mar 24 2024
    Summary: Dive into an exhilarating conversation with Josephina Loza, the founder of Lozafina, as she shares her transformative journey of resilience and evolution. From news industry struggles to personal growth triumphs, Josephina's story will inspire anyone seeking to pivot, grow, and embrace life's unpredictable turns—oh, and there's a fun game of 'This or That' too! Key Points: • Transformation from anxiety to assurance • Empathy's power in team building • The daily routine of resilience • The leap from planning to spontaneity • Creating culture beyond transactions Best Quotes: 04:42 - 04:56 • "If you allow once again that openness to just let the world guide you, you know, I don't think I would've been five years ago, this wasn't the same me, right?" 09:07 - 09:17 • "Faith is so fragile. It's more fragile than love, I say, because love, you're gonna love you get angry, you're gonna come back to that person. You're still gonna have love, right?" 09:56 - 10:02 • "And so I, in that, I had to be vulnerable to say, it is okay to try new things." 11:58 - 12:03 • "Once I remembered who I was, it was game over, hands down." 18:21 - 18:28 • "Everything that I do, I do with intention. I try to be an intentional leader." 25:35 - 25:46 • "A, a person that feels heard and feels that they are contributing to what you're building is gonna be a person that is gonna provide loyalty in a company." 33:13 - 33:22 • "So resilience and words provides a, a wonderful system, you know, food for Thought is what I would call it." Connect with Michael Checl out my Link Tree: https:www.linktr.ee/teamscoach Connect with Josefina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefina-loza/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lozafina/ https://www.instagram.com/lozafina/ https://www.instagram.com/lozafinallc/ https://www.youtube.com/@ResilienceinWordsPodcast https://twitter.com/LozaFina https://twitter.com/LozafinaLLC https://www.tiktok.com/@lozafinallc https://www.facebook.com/LozafinaLLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Leadership Insights with Boys Town's Jon Titus

    Leadership Insights with Boys Town's Jon Titus
    Mar 11 2024
    Join host Michael King and leadership expert Jon Titus from Boystown as they discuss the nuances of leadership vs. management and the importance of creativity and values in nurturing future leaders. Discover Jon's unique empowerment approach and commitment to crafting a world where everyone can lead. Key Points • Differentiating leadership and management • Elevating Boystown leaders through "Elevate" • Creative approaches in leadership development • Bolivian Peace Corps service impacts on values • Supporting Boystown’s "Successful Futures" program Connect with Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpatricktitus Connect with Boys Town: https://www.boystown.org Connect with Michael: https://www.teams.coach https://linktr.ee/teamscoach Best Quotes 02:24 - 02:30 • "I just found that personally for me, there's no higher calling than leaders developing other leaders." 04:14 - 04:22 • "It doesn't take a title, it doesn't take authority necessarily. You can be a leader from any seat in the organization." 12:30 - 12:35 • "I think a lot of what I learned there is you operate most solidly on your values." 12:53 - 13:01 • "So exploring what's really meaningful to you, what really drives you, where your strengths lie, those types of things are your values." 20:46 - 20:52 • "So the only way you do that is with some new ideas, some, some thinking outside the box." 21:42 - 22:00 • "I think there's, there's a bit of a, a swing, you know, it's almost whip whiplash sometimes because leaders who are, we, we start at the top of their organization with our leadership program leaders who have gotten to that position in their lives are experienced, they've experienced success." 24:15 - 24:37 • "But when it comes to the, the youth care services, we've realized in the last decade, just like when people age out of foster care, we have kids who are, you know, becoming adults, going off to college or having their first career move, getting their first internship, their first job who need additional support." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Todd Murphy: Media Intelligence & The Path to Business Brilliance

    Todd Murphy: Media Intelligence & The Path to Business Brilliance
    Feb 5 2024
    Summary Dive into a captivating dialogue with Todd Murphy on 'Level Up Leader.' We explore the transformative journey from press clippings to media intelligence titan, shared strategies behind innovative leadership, and tech’s role in refining client experiences. Tune in for industry insights mixed with lighthearted moments—a blend of profound wisdom and intriguing tales. Key Points • Lessons from a father’s wisdom • Embracing change in media intelligence • Purpose-driven growth for teams • AI's impact on alleviating client pain • The enduring value of honest, direct communication Best Quotes 03:12 - 03:23 • "Take change by the hand before it grabs you by the throat. And I've used that quote, I believe it's an original Winston Churchill quote, but it's all about adaptation." 04:05 - 04:08 • "Sometimes it's okay to say yes and then figure out how to do it later." 08:34 - 08:46 • "We had people, we had processes, they had technology and development, and it all just kind of seemed to come together at the right time with the right people and the right vision." 22:42 - 23:00 • "I can't synthetically ask my team to feel that tru scope is better than our competitors. I have to show them and, and explain to them and let them see and feel for themselves why our media intelligence platform is superior to our clients." 27:47 - 27:56 • "I'd like to think I have a very pragmatic oh, grasp of ai. I don't think AI is gonna put anyone out of work." 30:58 - 31:09 • "It always comes down to the people. I don't care what you're selling, what service you're providing, whether you're Southwest Airlines or you're McDonald's, it always comes down to the people." Contact Michael www.teams.coach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/ Twitter: @michaelkingjr Instagram: @michaelkingjrofficial Contact Todd www.truescope.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmurphyinfo/ Twitter (X): @Todder4News Instagram: @jtoddmurphy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • From Bullied to Boardrooms: Martin Rowinski's Tech Titan Tale

    From Bullied to Boardrooms: Martin Rowinski's Tech Titan Tale
    Jan 15 2024
    In this captivating episode of the Level Up Leader podcast, host Michael King sits down with a giant in the tech industry, Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi. Martin's journey is nothing short of inspirational – from his humble beginnings as a bullied child to becoming a visionary leader reshaping the global technology landscape. With over 25 years of executive experience, Martin has co-founded Boardsi, a groundbreaking company in executive recruitment. He dives deep into how his unique blend of empathy and cutting-edge artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way executive recruitment is done, and how it's impacting personal branding in the corporate world. Tune in to this episode for an insightful look into the mind of a tech titan and learn valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the transformative power of personal experiences. Key Points • Empathy can transform team dynamics. • True leadership involves vulnerability. • Personal branding boosts executive careers. • AI doesn't replace, but enhances human input. • Professional networking should be purpose-driven. Best Quotes 03:50 - 03:55 • "So my mom made the decision to get me to America so I can live an American dream." 05:03 - 05:10 • "I also went through corporate world led, led some teams there, ended up doing a lot of consulting..." 06:02 - 06:06 • "We started that right off the bat with a very basic platform." 06:20 - 06:28 • "And we're releasing a new platform, which is taking what we do way to the next level." 14:02 - 14:09 • "It's been obviously getting easier as it is right here, but I find a lot of joy." 17:01 - 17:08 • "So it's like watching all these little things and branding pay off, what's the end result?" 22:59 - 23:05 • "And the next morning I had a whole team meeting and I went around and asked everybody the same question..." Connect With Us: Michael King: https://www.teams.coach https://www.facebook.com/michaelrkingjr75 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelkingjrofficial/ https://twitter.com/michaelkingjr Martin Rowinski: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boardsi/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOo-Hp7a5_JL02VhjNRoeQ https://twitter.com/boardsi2 https://www.instagram.com/official.boardsi https://www.facebook.com/Official.boardsi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Respect: The Currency of High-Performing Teams

    Respect: The Currency of High-Performing Teams
    Aug 4 2023
    Summary In this episode, executive coach Michael King explores the pivotal role of respect in building high performing teams and visionary leaders. Drawing from his personal experience and research, he highlights how respect fosters open communication, trust, and collaboration within teams. With statistics showing that respecting teams outperform others by 17%, stay on schedule 20% more, and are 25% more productive, King emphasizes the strategic advantage of respect and provides actionable insights for cultivating a culture of respect within organizations. Key Points • Respect is the most valuable and expensive currency for a successful team • Embracing respect leads to increased teamwork, improved morale, and enhanced performance • Teams that prioritize respect outperform others by 17%, stay on schedule 20% more, and are 25% more productive • Respect breeds trust, enabling open and honest communication for effective problem-solving and decision-making • Respect is a two-way street: how you show respect determines how you receive it • Healthy debates are essential for growth and innovation, but must be handled with dignity and professionalism • Cultivating a culture of respect builds a strong foundation for success Best Quotes 00:19 - 00:24 • "Respect is the most valuable and the most expensive currency for a team." 02:22 - 02:26 • "Respect breeds trust, and trust is the glue that holds teams together." 02:38 - 02:42 • "How you show respect to your team members is exactly how you will receive respect from them." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Ralph Velasco, The Continental Drifter: A Unique Travel Experience

    Ralph Velasco, The Continental Drifter: A Unique Travel Experience
    Jun 15 2023
    Summary: In this episode of the Level Up Leader podcast, Ralph Velasco discusses his two travel brands and how he creates cultural tours that cater to photography enthusiasts. He also shares his story of becoming a travel photographer and tour organizer, along with his tips on setting clear client expectations and over-delivering on promises. Key Points: • Ralph recently created a YouTube channel called The Continental Drifter, where he shares travel and photography tips for baby boomers and Gen X travelers. • Ralph's favorite trips are the Treasures of Armenia and the Republic of Georgia, and Mexico's Copper Canyons, which are somewhat off the beaten path but accessible and really exotic and unique. • Ralph believes in setting clear expectations and never over-promising but over-delivering in his business. • Cultural tours with a focus on photography appeal to people who want to experience a place's unique culture while taking great photos. • All people, including those with smartphones, can enjoy cultural tours; it's not just for people with fancy cameras. • Ralph's websites, photo enrichment.com, allal.com, and aag.com, offer trips focused on the Mediterranean and culture. • Trips from Ralph's umbrella brand, Continental Drifter, offer incredible experiences in cuisine, wine, and beautiful locales. Best Quotes: 02:06 - 02:25 • "These aren't photo workshops where it's 12 hours a day, every sunrise, sunset photography. So these are very casual and I, I created these trips as sort of a hybrid between, I would call it a photo tour, which isn't quite a photo workshop, but that and a regular trip." 03:40 - 04:01 • "And so we spend the entire trip in one, maybe two locations and instead of, like I said, going around an entire country or region and spending eight hours in a vehicle getting from place to place, we pack and unpack once, and then we do little day trips that might be 30 minutes to an hour away." 13:35 - 13:45 • "People are gonna come on trips where they either can learn something or there's an activity like photography or learn a language or food." About Ralph:Ralph Velasco is a U.S.-based travel photography instructor, author, and international guide who has organized and led over 120 international tours and more than 100 domestic tours in the United States. His international trips have included Armenia & the Republic of Georgia, Egypt, Morocco, the Adriatic, Central Europe, Iceland, Bhutan & Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Spain, Portugal, Tuscany, Romania, Mexico’s Copper Canyon, Turkey, and other locations. Ralph is an award-winning travel photography blogger, podcast host, and public speaker, and for more than 14 years, he’s been the Founder and CEO (Chief Experience Officer) of PhotoEnrichment Adventures. Web: https://PhotoEnrichment.com Social: http://youtube.com/continentaldrifter https://www.facebook.com/thecontinentaldrifter https://www.instagram.com/ralphvelasco/ https://twitter.com/ralphvelasco https://www.pinterest.com/continentaldrifter/ To learn more about the podcast, please visit: Level Up Leader Facebook Group Teams.Coach Facebook Page Michael King Facebook Page Michael King Instagram Michael King LinkedIn YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins