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One More Question

Nicework, Ross Drakes

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One More Question is a podcast lovingly created by the people of Nicework, a branding studio based in South Africa that serves a range of clients across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The world doesn't need more lazy, boring, half-arsed, poorly-built brands. In this podcast, we explore what it takes to build a great one. We interview founders who have built multi-billion dollar brands and experts who know how to get people to connect with their products, services, and compan ...
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web3 with a16z crypto

a16z crypto, Sonal Chokshi, Chris Dixon

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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users -- whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities -- now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. Fro ...
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Similarweb's In Search SEO podcast will help you build better SEO strategies by delivering clear actionable SEO tips and strategies from industry experts deep in the trenches. Join us as our host David Bain interviews the greatest minds and personas in the SEO industry! Get tips and insights on everything from content marketing to local SEO straight from the mouths of SEO's most authoritative thought leaders! Similarweb is an all-in-one SEO and digital intelligence platform that helps you op ...
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Launching a business is one thing, but building a brand that resonates with you, the founder, and your target audience, in order to authentically connect with your ideal client is another story. I am Anne-Héloïse Chavin, the host of this podcast and the founder and brand builder in chief at AHBC Group, a Branding agency based in Miami, Florida. Since 2018, we help our clients tell their stories and create meaningful connections with their audience through brand strategy, brand design, web de ...
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This series is dedicated to education in Web 3, NFT'S, and occasionally crypto currencies. We focus on elements such as branding, relationship building, how to's and much more. Together we can onboard, educate, and build a better #Web3, a better #NFT Community, and a better world!
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Make sure your brand is everything it can be. If you're not tending to your brand in this chaotic environment, you might as well be shredding your money. Every week, our panel of top brand experts will discuss the state of the universe - and share insights in strategy, creative, digital, content, social and every area that can help build better and stronger connections with your audiences. Sometimes we'll agree, sometimes we'll argue and sometimes we'll just call BS on the whole thing. But, ...
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Mount Woods Studio

Mount Woods Studio

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Mount Woods Studio is a global Branding and Consultancy agency solving design problems for CEO & organizations helping them grow to become a unique brand identity. A creative studio that helps in building brand and grow through the power of design. Mount Woods Studio helps organisations shape businesses with our experience and strategies that are tested before implementation. Assist them to achieve their goals in the market which will build a reputation and trust with their customers. We pro ...
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Working Sunday

Reuben Ly

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A show about the hard road to success, as a creative entrepreneur. Based in Oakland, CA, host Reuben Ly – a small business owner turned journalist – travels the country capturing the struggle and success of a diverse range of creators. From award-winning chefs, to craft beer producers, to graffiti artists. Each season captures a different local industry, in a particular place. Working Sunday – because when it's your own business – you gotta do it. -- Social @workingsunday Web: http://www.wor ...
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analucianovak

Ana Lucia Novak Social Media

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Social Media, Online Marketing is in a constant state of influx - so I want to help shorten your learning cycle, understand big picture and provide you insight, blueprint, How to's to establish a successful strategy and implementation plan. We will share Wordpress for creating an optimized Website and Blogging platform; social media strategies, best practices, and tactics; tools to help manage your time, analyze your efforts, grow your communities, increase web traffic, enhance online presen ...
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Copy That Converts - Entrepreneurs, Copywriting, Launch, Email Marketing, Conversion

Megan Wisdom | Copywriter, Email Metrics Mentor, Marketing Strategist

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Are you a female entrepreneur with an online business who’s struggling to grow and nurture your audience? Do you feel like you’re not making enough sales despite your best efforts? Do you feel confused by all the marketing jargon and just wish you had a bossy business big sister to shoot it to you straight? I know you didn’t get into business to get bogged down by writing, but let’s face it, the internet is still powered by WORDS. The good news? You can harness the power of those words to co ...
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We've all had those days — the ones where you're drained, uninspired, and the last thing you want to do is send an email. In today's episode, I'm sharing practical ways to stay consistent with your email marketing when you’re feeling low ideas or are on the verge of business burnout. You'll walk away with simple low-energy email ideas, strategies t…
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with @eddylazzarin @skominers @milesjennings @rhhackett Today we're diving deep into *the* defining concept in crypto: tokens. We're moving beyond conventional categories — like “governance tokens” or “utility tokens” or even “memecoins” — to present a full taxonomy that details what tokens are, what they aren’t, and what they're capable of becomin…
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Are you drowning in data but not sure what to do with it? Monitoring your email metrics is an important part of developing a strategic email plan that helps improve conversion rates. But email dashboards, reports, and numbers can leave you feeling overwhelmed (and maybe second-guessing everything). Even worse–some metrics have become increasingly m…
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with @ilblackdragon @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. I’m your host, Robert Hackett. In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most intriguing intersections in tech today: AI and crypto. To help us unpack it, we're joined by Illia Polosukhin — co-founder of the crypto protocol NEAR and co-author of the groundbreaking 2017 "transformers…
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If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know what to write,” or “I don’t want to sound cringey or salesy,” this episode is for you! We’ll walk you through an email prompt that ANY online business owner can use to craft a story-driven email that connects, builds trust, and leads to sales—without the awkward salesy ick factor. You’ll learn how to: Use a sim…
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Not growing your email list like you hoped? What if I told you there may be a way to grow your email list without running ads or offering a new lead magnet. You might be missing leads without even realizing it! In today’s episode I’m sharing four often-overlooked places where online business owners lose potential subscribers. We’re talking about mi…
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with @eddylazzarin @DarenMatsuoka @ahall_research @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. I’m Robert Hackett. Today we’re talking about one of the most familiar — and most misunderstood — mechanics in crypto: the airdrop. We’ll explore the history of airdrops in and outside crypto, the challenges of incentive design, and learnings from airdrops to da…
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​Are you looking to boost your sales without relying on social media? What if I told you that there’s a way you can potentially double your sales by using the email marketing you already have in place? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to double your email open rates Techniques to increase click-through rates Strategies for growing your email list…
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with @mostrovs @skominers @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. I’m your host Robert Hackett, and today we’re talking about congestion pricing — an area of mechanism design that’s aimed at alleviating something everyone hates: traffic. Now you may have heard this term recently since New York adopted its own version of congestion pricing at the begi…
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Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today we’re talking about a founder’s journey from academia to the tech startup world — and the many lessons he’s learned along the way. We dig into big ideas, like what people mean when they call blockchains "truth machines." We also share practical advice and insights, like how to go about deciding on your life’s work; …
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Did you know that it can cost 5 to 25 times more to gain a new client than retain a current one? That’s why it’s important to build brand loyalty–to establish repeat clients who will be your biggest superfans. In this episode, we’re digging into Mailchimp's Science of Loyalty report and uncovering how customer loyalty is deeply rooted in brain chem…
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In Episode #85, Ross is joined by Paul Worthington, President of Invencion Paul has been in the branding business for over twenty years, led major branding programs across 4 continents, lived in two, had his words published by the likes of Fast Company, and won multiple awards along the way. Previously head of strategy and client principal at renow…
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Planning a product launch or big promo? Before you send a single email, there are two foundational elements you must have in place to ensure your copy actually converts. Otherwise, you risk pouring time and energy into something that flops. In this episode, we’ll cover: The two non-negotiable elements of a profitable launch or product promo How mar…
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with @SashaSpiegelman @Tim_Roughgarden @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today we’re talking about the ins and outs of blockchain performance. How does the “speed” of one chain compare to another? What are the tricky ways that people talk about important metrics like throughput and latency? And how do design choices across things like consensus…
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The Hawaiians have a great marketing secret…and it’s not the beaches or the beautiful weather. It’s the Polynesian tradition of "talking story"—a practice of sharing narratives to build community and connection. The power of storytelling is a tool every online business owner can use, particularly in fostering relationships and loyalty with ideal cl…
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with @mg_486662 and @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. I’m Robert Hackett and today we’re talking about what is potentially the biggest heist of all time — a hack of the Dubai-based crypto exchange ByBit which took place last month for a total of $1.5 billion and which the Federal Bureau of Investigation has attributed to a North Korean state-sp…
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with @haydenzadams @kidsuper @smc90 This episode involves a special mix of guests: Hayden Adams, founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs, and inventor of the Uniswap Protocol a leader in decentralized finance (DeFi); they recently announced Unichain; and Colm Dillane, the multimedia artist behind fashion brand KidSuper, CFDA award winner who has his own Wa…
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Are you struggling with low open rates and unsure what to do better? In this episode of Copy That Converts, I’m chatting with Gillian Perkins for an interview on her podcast, Work Less Earn More. In it, I share a real-life example of a client whose email open rates soared from a dismal 12% to an impressive 50% and the steps we took to get there. We…
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Welcome to web3 with a16z, today we’re running a special episode about the intersection of AI and crypto. Our guests are a16z crypto Founder and Managing Partner Chris Dixon & a16z Growth General Partner David George. They discuss the broken economics of the internet, new models for creative people, how to think through the first-, second- and thir…
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Your welcome sequence is one of the most powerful tools in email marketing. It nurtures new subscribers, builds trust, and leads to more sales. But what if your welcome sequence didn’t stop after just a few emails? Instead of a short introduction, an Endless Welcome Sequence (also known as a Forever Funnel) keeps nurturing your audience for weeks—o…
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If you’ve ever ghosted your email list (whether intentionally or not), you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing a big surprise I discovered while reviving my neglected email list for an online side business that I own—and a surprising decision I made as a result. If you haven’t listened to Episode 82 yet, go back to hear all the things not to…
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You may have heard some people say email marketing is dying—but let’s be real, it’s not going anywhere. With all the chaos happening on social media platforms, email marketing is still one of the most reliable and highest-converting marketing strategies for online business owners. That said, there are some things that make people absolutely crazy a…
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with @1HowardWu @SuccinctJT @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today’s show is all about privacy, why it matters, and how to achieve it technically onchain. It's fair to say that many blockchains today are quite… revealing. But that openness and transparency doesn’t work for everything — who would want anyone to have full-on X-Ray vision into yo…
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Want to go behind the scenes and watch me build an email list from scratch? That’s exactly what we’re diving into in this new series! I’ll share every win, mistake, and lesson learned while building an email list for a side business (not my copywriting business). In this episode, I’ll reveal: Why I’m rekindling my passion for Teachers Pay Teachers …
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In Episode #84, Ross is joined by Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity. The One Club for Creativity is the world's foremost non-profit organisation devoted to supporting and celebrating the successes of the global creative community. Since taking on the role in 2015, after being the organisation's President for more than eight years,…
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with @benleventhal @AriannaSimpson Welcome to web3 with a16z. How many of you are regulars at a favorite cafe, bar, or dinner spot? Probably a lot of you — but if you’re not, well, our guest today aims to make you one. This episode features Ben Leventhal — the founder and CEO of BlackBird, and formerly the founder of Resy and Eater. In it, he share…
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Are you struggling to choose the right email service provider for your online business? Whether you're just starting your email list or considering switching platforms, this episode has you covered! With so many options available—like Kit (formerly ConvertKit), Mailchimp, Flodesk, ActiveCampaign, MailerLite, and more—it can feel overwhelming. But d…
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with @0xgaut @ishverduzco @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today we’re talking about how to make social media work for you, rather than overwhelming you. Whether you’re a startup founder, creator, avid doomscroller, or longtime lurker, this show has tips and tactics you can use to attract attention, build a following, and level up your online …
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Welcome to 2025! Are you ready to make this year the best one yet for your small business? Email marketing is alive and thriving, and it's still one of the most effective ways to connect with your audience and boost your sales as an online business owner. If you’ve been wondering how to create a solid email strategy for the new year that leads to p…
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Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today's episode is all about design, creativity, and taste-making. Our special guest is Jason Mayden, the chief design officer of Jordan Brand at Nike — that's Jordan as in former NBA superstar Michael Jordan. In his role, Mayden is responsible for the look and feel of iconic products, like Air Jordan sneakers and related…
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with @carrawu @eddylazzarin @0xkarmacoma and @smc90 @rhhackett Welcome to our special end-of-year episodes -- which also look ahead to 2025 -- covering our annual Big Ideas lists, where various a16z crypto team members share what they are personally excited about. (You can see the firmwide list, also including all the trends of the crypto team, her…
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with @sambroner @meigga @darenmatsuoka @jneu_net @chrislyons and @rhhackett @smc90 Welcome to our special end-of-year episodes -- which also look ahead to 2025 -- covering our annual Big Ideas lists, where various a16z crypto team members share what they are personally excited about. (You can see the firmwide list, also including all the trends of …
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Think resending emails to unopens is the ultimate quick fix? It might be... or it could be quietly sabotaging your email list. In this episode, we're diving into the hidden dangers of relying too heavily on resends and what you need to know to avoid hurting your deliverability and reader trust. Listen in to learn: The reason you should resend to un…
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Have you ever felt like your business is just too boring to talk about in social media or email marketing? Are you stuck feeling like you only have facts to share and struggle to create captivating content? Then you need to meet Madison Brown of Madison Dearly Bookkeeping. She’s mastered the art of turning spreadsheets into story worthy content—and…
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Every good recipe has a secret ingredient that takes a dish from ‘meh’ to “WOW!” Same for copy. Every website, sales page, and email MUST start with one thing. In today’s quick episode, we talk about the foundation of impactful sales copy and why omitting this key ingredient can negatively impact your sales and weaken client connections. When it co…
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with @atabarrok @skominers @smc90 We've heard a lot about the premise and the promise of prediction markets for a long time, but they finally hit the main stage with the most recent election. So what worked (and didn't) this time? Are they better than pollsters, journalists, domain experts, superforecasters? So in this conversation, we tease apart …
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Black Friday is coming soon, and that often leads to great opportunities to end the year with some quality sales for your online business. But if you have neglected your email list, sending a Black Friday sales email could actually lead to more harm than good! Before you publish your Black Friday email message, you’ll need to make sure your audienc…
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Are you an entrepreneur with big ideas and an endless vision for your business? That’s the spark that makes online business owners unique! But not all ideas are great for your business – and sometimes, launching without the right foundation can lead to lost time and money. In this episode, I share my personal story of why I chose not to launch a ne…
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Are you tired of your website just sitting there, feeling more like a placeholder than a real extension of your brand? For many business owners, their first website is a “good enough” effort, created quickly and with limited resources, but it can quickly become an embarrassment. And what if that “good enough” site is actually costing you clients? I…
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with @baileyflan @ahall_research @rhhackett Today we’re dusting off an ancient practice that has become trendy once again: the old-but-new idea of “sortition,” or selecting representatives by lottery. Sortition was used in ancient Athenian democracy to elect public officials. It’s also been lately revived by tech companies like Meta and AI startups…
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Feeling stuck on what stories to share with your audience? Or struggling to think of story ideas at all? In this episode, we’re diving into a brainstorming activity designed to spark ideas and break through creative blocks. This simple exercise will help you dig into experiences and everyday moments to recover stories you may have forgotten. By usi…
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with @pmarca @bhorowitz Today we’re running a special episode featuring a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz talking about AI bots and crypto. They discuss what happens when you mix postmodern theories and internet memes in an LLM. They also get into the sudden rise of a strange memecoin, the state of crypto regulation in the U.S., and …
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Being vulnerable can be uncomfortable and hard, but telling your awkward stories of failure, loss or disappointment in your email marketing can actually help your clients feel more connected with you and your product. Scientific research backs this up! Vulnerability is the heart behind a purpose story which is the story we’re focusing on this week.…
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In Episode #83, Ross is joined by Jessica Bong-Woon, Associate Creative Director. Throughout her career, Jessica has collaborated with a diverse array of brands, from innovative startups to renowned institutions, including Monzo, Meta, Wise, Omlet, Marshmallow and London's V&A Museum, leaving her mark on each with her distinct creative perspective.…
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with @DarenMatsuoka @eddylazzarin @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today we're taking you behind the scenes of our newly released, annual State of Crypto Report — a16z crypto's analysis of the latest data and trends that have defined the industry in 2024. This year's report features some brand new insights, from estimating the number of real c…
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Storytelling is often viewed as something that people are simply born with. However, much like football, which requires training, practice, and a strategic approach, storytelling is a skill that can be learned and refined over time. Today’s episode explores the structure and strategy behind a story that is foundational for all sales copy: the value…
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What’s the one story that EVERY business has? A founder story. After all, every business has a starting place and origin story. Founder stories can be powerful marketing tools because people connect with other people’s struggles, dreams, and wins–things we are all experiencing or have experienced at some time. It’s a tool to help grow the know-like…
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Have you ever wondered why copywriting is called and art AND a science? In this episode, we break down the science behind copywriting–specifically why stories resonate with us on an emotional level, and how they can guide your audience to take action. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn: The Role of Brain Science: Discover how our brains react…
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Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today we explore the messy secrets of blockchain bridges. These cross-chain connectors are the go-betweens in today's multichain world, but their short history has been a checkered one, with prominent projects succumbing to major hacks and other hijinks. So we've brought on one of the builders who knows this world best to…
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Explore the three key spectrums of a modern SEO professional with Desmond Boateng. Learn how the skillset for SEO specialists has evolved, from mastering hard skills like technical SEO and digital PR to emerging areas like AI and user experience. Discover the importance of consulting and leadership skills in shaping a successful SEO career. Tune in…
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