Best Spencer Haws Podcasts (2025)

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Could OpenAI Really Take Over Chrome? 1:05:39

2h ago1:05:39

1:05:39

In this episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast, Jared and Thomas dig into one of the week’s biggest stories: OpenAI has expressed interest in buying Google Chrome if regulators force Google to sell as part of the ongoing antitrust trial. They also explore new data around AI Overviews and how they’re impacting organic click-through rates. Jared …

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How Brad Wayland Turned 125 Course Sales Into a $1M Business 1:01:43

4h ago1:01:43

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In this week's episode of Niche Pursuits podcast, Brad Wayland shares the story of launching a high-end farming course with Joel Salatin, one of the world’s most famous pasture farmers. Despite high hopes, the course struggled to gain traction, but Brad’s persistence and strategic changes led to major growth. From expanding content to leveraging pa…

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Is Meta’s Social Media Empire at Risk? 1:02:53

5d ago1:02:53

1:02:53

In this week’s Niche Pursuits News Podcast, Spencer and Jared dive into some huge stories you don’t want to miss! They break down Meta's antitrust trial and the FTC's attempt to force Meta to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. What’s really at stake for Meta and the future of social media? They also cover Google’s $6.6 billion lawsuit in the EU over sear…

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How Jon Gillham Creates Rankable Content Without Following SEO Scores 49:19

8d ago49:19

49:19

In this episode, Jon Gillham of Originality.ai breaks down how content optimization is evolving in 2025 and why traditional SEO tools may no longer be enough. We discuss the risks of over-optimization, the limitations of scoring systems, and the growing importance of information gain. Jon shares how his team uses AI to evaluate content differently—…

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Slam into a Wall (Literally) then Thrive: Unlock Your Edge, CEO Randy Dyck 1:09:07

10d ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Prepare for a powerful encounter with Randy Dyck, Founder, CEO and Coach. Everyone faces burnout; not everyone slams into a building on a motorcycle, only to launch off the building without a helmet. Randy learned what happens when ego outweighs impact (MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Randy describes how thousands of home sales led him to create a pu…

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Bloomberg Exposes Google’s Empty Promises 1:00:22

12d ago1:00:22

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In this week’s episode of Niche Pursuits News, Jared and Thomas discuss the recent Bloomberg article highlighting the fallout from Google’s Creator Summit. Despite promises made by Google to help small publishers recover from the Helpful Content Update, little has changed, and many creators are still struggling with plummeting traffic. Jared and Th…

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How Ben Addy Hit 500k Followers on Instagram and Then Started 30 Sub-Accounts 57:43

15d ago57:43

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In this episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Jared Bauman sits down with Ben Addy, a digital strategist and content creator who built a 500K-follower Instagram account—then scaled his success by launching over 30 niche sub-accounts. Ben is known for his smart, systemized approach to social media growth, using hyper-targeted content and tailored m…

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Will the Google/Reddit Marriage Work Much Longer? 1:04:10

21d ago1:04:10

1:04:10

This week on the Niche Pursuits News Podcast, Jared Bauman and Thomas Smith dive deep into the complicated relationship between Reddit and Google, discuss warnings from Google about scaled content, and have a heated debate over whether AI is all hype. Plus, they share updates on their side hustles and wrap things up with a couple of truly weird—but…

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How Jamie Rawsthorne Grew a YouTube Channel to 1 Million Subscribers 50:37

22d ago50:37

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In this episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Jared Bauman sits down with Jamie Rawsthorne, co-founder of the viral Zach and Jay Show turned YouTube growth strategist, to unpack his wild journey from creating YouTube stunts with his college buddy to consulting with some of the biggest entrepreneurs online today. Jamie shares how he went from losin…

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A More Valuable Business: Transform Your Finances, Heather McGee, CEO, 17 Asset Management 1:04:56

28d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Everyone faces financial collapse when capital dries up. Heather guides her business, others business, and communities to pivot and thriving (see MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Discover how repeated setbacks—losing her first product, cutting staff, and chasing new markets—sparked Heather’s breakthroughs. Find out why building your own solutions can …

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What Google’s Latest Update Really Means for Small Publishers 1:05:03

28d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

This week, Jared Bauman and Thomas Smith sit down for another insightful episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, diving into some major industry shifts. They talk about how AI search is changing the way people interact with Google, the slow but potentially impactful March 2025 core update, and the latest AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. They als…

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How CJ Gustafson Built a +60k Subscriber Newsletter as a Side Hustle 52:15

28d ago52:15

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What does it take to grow a thriving newsletter with 60,000+ engaged readers all while working full-time as a CFO? CJ Gustafson, from Mostly Metrics, is on this week’s episode of the Niche Pursuits Podcast to share how he built a highly profitable brand on the side. In this episode, he delivers a masterclass in newsletter growth, monetization, and …

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Inventor of the Cellphone, Dr. Martin Cooper: Unlocking Innovation 33:20

1M ago33:20

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Revisiting one of several previous phone interviews with Dr. Marty Cooper, father of the cell phone. From two cellphone conversations (forgive the audio) Dr. Cooper tells us how to innovate any work (see MarkSpencerCook.com). A young Marty Cooper was once hired to join a small team at, then, tiny Motorola. His team was racing to beat a huge phone c…

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Shoppers Are Turning to AI Chatbots Instead of Google. Here’s Why 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

This week, Jared Bauman and Thomas Smith sit down for another insightful episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, diving into some major industry shifts. They talk about how AI search is changing the way people interact with Google, the slow but potentially impactful March 2025 core update, and the latest AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. They als…

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How Joe Davies Built a $12 Million Company With a Team of Just 15 51:54

1M ago51:54

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In this episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Jared Bauman sits down with Joe Davies, the co-founder of Fat Joe, an agency that specializes in providing premium backlinks and content for agencies. Joe shares his journey from the early days of SEO to growing Fat Joe into a successful business. He talks about everything from productization, outsourc…

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Google’s March 2025 Core Update is a Win for Content Creators 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

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Welcome back to another episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast! This week Jared and Thomas talk about Google's March 2025 Core Update, news that AI search engines struggle with proper citation, and the DOJ's push to break up Google's monopoly. When it comes to Side Hustle Shenanigans, Thomas reveals a viral Facebook page strategy that netted 22…

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How Rexan Wong Built an App in Just 3 Hours and Got 300k Users 52:45

1M ago52:45

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In today’s fast-paced digital world, innovation often comes from unexpected places. One example is Rexon Wong, a high school student who has already made a name for himself as a tech entrepreneur. In this interview on the Niche Pursuits podcast, Rexon shares the story of how he created his app, Text Behind Image, in just three hours and successfull…

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Google Launches New AI Mode. What This Means for Search 55:01

2M ago55:01

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On this week's episode of the Niche Pursuits News, Spencer and Jared cover Google's expansion of AI Overviews with Gemini 2.0, Google's roll out of AI Mode, people's dissatisfaction with Google, and DeepSeek’s AI model. When it comes to their Shiny Object Shenanigans, Spencer shares his Facebook Bonus earnings while Jared reports on his Pinterest-d…

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Outreach Gurus & Principal of $5-Billion Firm: Ryan Wiersdorf, Lisa Morozoff, Rob Plowgian 55:31

2M ago55:31

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The art of securing a first, live meeting with a new contact. Mark Cook shares an interview from when Lisa Morozoff was a principal with Mercer, San Francisco (now with Uber) and with Ryan Wiersdorf, a sales leader and top performer at O.C. Tanner. Mark also adds a response by Rob Plowgian, sales leader at NetCuras, about beginning business relatio…

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How Mariah Magazine Built a $120k/Year Business With a Small Audience 55:34

2M ago55:34

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Mariah Magazine is an SEO consultant and educator who has built her business around making SEO accessible to online business owners. Her journey from a frustrated 22-year-old to a successful SEO expert highlights the power of self-awareness, personal branding, and the role of YouTube in growing a business. Mariah made $120,000 this year with her SE…

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Could OpenAI Really Take Over Chrome? 1:05:39

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How Brad Wayland Turned 125 Course Sales Into a $1M Business 1:01:43

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Is Meta’s Social Media Empire at Risk? 1:02:53

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How Jon Gillham Creates Rankable Content Without Following SEO Scores 49:19

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Slam into a Wall (Literally) then Thrive: Unlock Your Edge, CEO Randy Dyck 1:09:07

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Bloomberg Exposes Google’s Empty Promises 1:00:22

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How Ben Addy Hit 500k Followers on Instagram and Then Started 30 Sub-Accounts 57:43

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Will the Google/Reddit Marriage Work Much Longer? 1:04:10

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How Jamie Rawsthorne Grew a YouTube Channel to 1 Million Subscribers 50:37

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A More Valuable Business: Transform Your Finances, Heather McGee, CEO, 17 Asset Management 1:04:56

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What Google’s Latest Update Really Means for Small Publishers 1:05:03

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How CJ Gustafson Built a +60k Subscriber Newsletter as a Side Hustle 52:15

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Inventor of the Cellphone, Dr. Martin Cooper: Unlocking Innovation 33:20

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Shoppers Are Turning to AI Chatbots Instead of Google. Here’s Why 1:04:42

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How Joe Davies Built a $12 Million Company With a Team of Just 15 51:54

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Google’s March 2025 Core Update is a Win for Content Creators 1:04:08

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How Rexan Wong Built an App in Just 3 Hours and Got 300k Users 52:45

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Google Launches New AI Mode. What This Means for Search 55:01

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Outreach Gurus & Principal of $5-Billion Firm: Ryan Wiersdorf, Lisa Morozoff, Rob Plowgian 55:31

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How Mariah Magazine Built a $120k/Year Business With a Small Audience 55:34