Best Think Big Code Small Podcasts (2025)

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Designing an Intentional Life | Tim Ferriss | Ep 558 1:35:41

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Tim Ferriss focusing on financial independence, the importance of mentorship, and the role of playful experimentation in living a fulfilling life. Discover insights on designing an intentional life and the values behind Tim's new game, COYOTE. Key Takeaways Experiential Learning & Game Selection Choose the right projects to engage in rather than ju…

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In 2025, your best SEO edge is joining communities - with Erin Simmons 18:01

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In this episode Erin Simmons shares that in 2025, your best SEO edge is joining communities — they give you the real language of your audience for better content and earn you trust that fuels brand visibility across search and AI. Discussion points include: Why are communities so important? How do you know the right communities you should be intera…

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It's Big, But Is It Beautiful? Let's Talk About It... | Ep 557 1:00:18

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Key changes in tax law related to the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill significantly impact the financial independence (FI) community. Notably, the extension of tax rates and the higher standard deduction provide more planning certainty for early retirees, allowing greater financial management under these new regulations. Brad & Sean Mullaney di…

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Think like a Marketer and expand your SEO strategy across LLMs - with Simone de Palma 25:18

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In this episode Simone de Palma shares 3 key tips... 1) Think like a Marketer and expand your SEO strategy across LLMs to chase visibility over clicks. 2) Act like an Analyst and explore opportunities with the Google Merchant Centre. 3) Use your technical skills to double down on structured data implementation…

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Mailbag: Bond Funds, Roth Conversions, Advanced FI Strategies, Solo 401k and Backdoor Roth 1:01:04

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Brad and Rachael Camp tackle listener-submitted questions focusing on bonds, retirement strategies, pensions, and optimizing Roth IRA conversions. Rachael Camp, a Certified Financial Planner, sheds light on various financial independence (FI) strategies—discussing the impact of interest rate volatility on bond investments, the importance of tax pla…

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It's hard to imagine a future in which building a brand is a negative ROI activity - Greg Heilers 19:23

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Greg Heilers shares that it's hard to imagine a future in which building a brand is a negative ROI activity. Talking points include: Why is building a brand so important for SEO in 2025? Why is this likely to be just as important in the future? In relation to SEO, what do you have to do to build a successful online brand? What are the specific SEO …

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Are You Over-Optimizing? | Jesse Cramer | Ep 555 57:50

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Effective financial planning resembles both a puzzle and a spider web, where each decision impacts interconnected aspects of one's financial life. Brad is joined by Jesse Cramer and explores the importance of resilience over perfection in financial planning, how minor choices can have significant implications, and the necessity of revisiting one's …

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The Yin and Yang of SEO: being human in an AI-driven world - with Kerstin Reichert 18:47

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Kerstin Reichert discusses the importance of the Yin and Yang of SEO - being human in an AI-driven world. Talking points include: How do you stay human in an AI-driven world? What do you mean by an AI-driven world? You recommend using AI to quickly scale - what does that look like? How do you use AI to enhance processes? How do you use AI to produc…

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From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554 58:59

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Kristen Knapp shares her journey from a childhood marked by poverty to achieving financial independence and transitioning to part-time work as a television meteorologist. She introduces her new venture, FI Friends Travel, a travel initiative that connects financial independence enthusiasts through meaningful, shared travel experiences. Kristen emph…

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AI is an influencer, PR is vital, and CRO is going to be more integrated into SEO - Bruce Clay 25:05

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Bruce Clay shares that SEO will be more important in the future: AI is an influencer, PR is vital, and conversion rate optimization going to be more integrated into the SEO effort. Discussion points include: Is SEO more important than it used to be? What do you mean when you say that AI is an influencer? When you say that PR is vital, how does PR f…

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Deep Dive: Putting the Middle-Class Trap to Bed | Ep 553 1:06:57

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Cody Garrett, (CFP), joins Brad to discuss the pervasive myth of the middle-class trap in the financial independence (FI) community. Through four case studies, they illustrate how individuals often feel trapped financially due to psychological barriers rather than actual limitations. The conversation provides insights into turning retirement accoun…

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Expertise combined with opinions of people is what matter - with Gagan Ghotra 14:28

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Gagan Ghotra shares that expertise combined with opinions of people is what matter. Discussion points include: How do you demonstrate expertise in content? Why are opinions of people important? How do you incorporate opinions in content? How do you measure the success of this strategy in search engines? How should this be incorporated into a conten…

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Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552 52:02

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Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. They discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of finance, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's money stories, setting intentional spending boundaries, and achieving financial independence beyond ju…

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Focus on Relevancy, with Less Outreach, Fewer Links, and Less Content - with Vince Nero 17:37

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Vince Nero advises focusing on relevancy in 2025, meaning less outreach, fewer links, and less Content. Discussion points include: Why is less more? What do you mean by focusing on relevancy? Why less outreach? Why fewer links? Why less content? What does this mean for strategy? How do you track success? How do you persuade senior managers that les…

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Roundup: Buy vs. Rent, Mortgage Amortization, Minimalism and More | Ep 551 59:00

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Lets dive into the emotional and practical considerations of paying off a mortgage early, explore the benefits and drawbacks, personal experiences, and broader financial implications of renting versus owning a home. Key Topics and Timestamps Introduction to Mortgage Conversations (00:00:00) Overview of the episode’s focus on mortgages, buying vs. r…

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There are proven ways to smartly rank better in the AI models - with Jon Mest 16:49

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Jon Mest shares that there are proven ways to smartly rank better in the AI models. Talking points include: What does ranking better in AI models actually mean in practice? What measurable impact does this have? How do you measure leads from AI models? Is ChatGPT the best source of leads? How do you SEO for AI models? How is the space continuing to…

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Learn anything through identifying your transferable skills - with Petra Kis-Herczegh 17:02

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Petra Kis-Herczegh shares how you can learn anything through identifying your transferable skills. Talking points include: Why should you just keep on learning, no matter what you’re learning? How do you know what you are learning will be useful in the future? How do you know what to focus on? What skills tend to be transferable? How do you identif…

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Small changes can make a big impact - with Adelina Bordea 16:30

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Adelina Bordea shares that small changes can make a big impact. Talking points include: What are the small changes you are talking about? How do you know which small changes will have the biggest impact? How do you know what changes to make? How do you measure the impact these changes have? How do you work with other internal teams to get these cha…

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Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Meghan & Ginger | Ep 550 46:51

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Ginger interviews Meghan Combs, who shares her journey to financial independence after recently getting married. They discuss budgeting strategies, the significance of personal values in spending, and adapting financial goals amid life transitions. Meghan reflects on her net worth of $527,000 and the impact of automating savings, as well as her des…

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Invest in expanding your skillset - with Giulia Panozzo 18:13

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Giulia Panozzo shares about the importance of investing in expanding your skillset. Talking points include: What is changing in SEO? What additional skills need to be learned? What soft skills need to be learned? What adjacent topics need to be learned? Where are some of the best places to learn? How often should you learn? How should you share wha…

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SEO is much more than it has ever been - with Emina Demiri-Watson 17:39

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Emina Demiri-Watson shares that SEO is much more than it has ever been. Discussion points include: What are the key new trends of SEO to stay on top of? - Search has developed (strong performance of UGC platforms such as Reddit, AIO roll-out, development of Perspectives, recent core updates and emphasis on brand in search, TikTok as a search engine…

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How to go beyond Google and optimize different search channels - with Tevfik Mert Azizoglu 15:37

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Tevfik Mert Azizoglu shares how to go beyond Google and optimize different search channels. Discussion points include: What is search everywhere optimization? Witch platforms are key? How to select the platforms that are key for your business How to use AI to optimize strategy Read the full transcript of Tevfik's interview at: https://majestic.com/…

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Work smarter and stay relevant - with Sukhjinder Singh 16:04

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Sukhjinder Singh shares the importance of working smarter to stay relevant. Talking points include: How do you stay relevant? How do you cope with what seems to be an ever-increasing rate of change? How do you deal with overwhelm? How do you work smarter and stay ahead? How do you stay on top of the latest technologies? How do you incorporate AI in…

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Use data and knowledge from Google Ads and Analytics for better SEO! With Krzysztof Marzec 20:25

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Krzysztof Marzec shares the importance of using data and knowledge from Google Ads and Analytics for better SEO! Talking points include: How does Quality Score helps to make better SEO? How should paid ads and SEO teams work more closely together? How does data from Google Ads campaigns improves content plan? What data is available? How can an SEO …

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Deep Dive: Taxable Brokerage Accounts | Ep 549 52:04

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Episode Summary: Taxable brokerage accounts are often overlooked but are essential for building wealth and achieving early retirement. Brad Barrett and Cody Garrett highlight their flexibility, tax advantages, and strategic value. Cody Garrett provides insights on how to effectively navigate these accounts, dismantling common misconceptions while s…

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Tap into your first-party data - with Debbie Chew 17:50

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Debbie Chew shares the importance of tapping into your first-party data. Talking points include: What are the most common forms of first party data? What tends to be the most useful first party data for SEO? How should SEOs work with other teams to find better first party data? How do we better understand our audience with first party data? How do …

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SEOs need to get more familiar with analytics - with Marco Giordano 20:39

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Marco Giordano shares that SEOs need to get more familiar with analytics. Talking points include: What analytics knowledge do SEOs need to know about? Do you primarily use GA4? How much analytics knowledge is enough? How should SEOs be using analytics packages on an ongoing basis? How should analytics inform SEO strategy? Should SEOs be learning co…

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Why brand representation and interpretability matter in the era of LLMs - with Nik Ranger 23:20

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Nik Ranger shares why brand representation and interpretability matter in the era of LLMs. Talking points include: Why does AI rank matter? How do you measure visibility on LLMs? What is the impact of this on visibility? What are typical gaps in the model’s understanding and what does a brand do to deal with this? How to maximise brand representati…

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A site migration is like moving house - with Sanja Markovic 16:02

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Sanja Markovic shares that a site migration is like moving house. Talking points include: What do you mean by a site migration? How do you prepare for a site migration? How much time do you need to prepare? What teams should be involved? When is a site migration considered to be successful? What are the most common reasons why site migrations fail …

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Use a migration briefing document before you start working on a migration - with Nikki Halliwell 15:47

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Nikki Halliwell shares the importance of using a migration briefing document before you start working on a migration. Talking points include: What are the key elements in a migration briefing document? Who do you work with? How do you sell the need for this? Where do you gather information from? What issues are likely to be solved by creating a mig…

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FI Service Corps | Ryan Brennan | Ep 548 50:57

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In this episode of ChooseFI, Ryan Brennan, founder of the FI Service Corps, dives into his journey within the financial independence (FI) community and how he is merging it with the spirit of volunteering. The discussion explores Ryan's background as a recovering CPA, his transition into this new venture, and the pilot events that successfully comb…

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5 SEO tasks when migrating your site in 2025 - with Emma Russell 16:53

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Emma Russell shares 5 SEO tasks when migrating your site in 2025. Emma's key points are: 1. Understand if it’s an opportunity for growth 2. Benchmarking what you have now 3. List all of your requirements 4. Make friends with dev 5. Test test test Read the full transcript of Emma's interview at: https://majestic.com/seo-in-2025/emma-russell…

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Do you have control of all of your domains? With Andrew Optimisey 16:44

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Andrew Optimisey shares about he importance of controlling all of your domains. Talking points include: What does controlling all of your domains mean in practice? Who should be responsible for your domains? When should you buy a new domain and when should you build a new project on an existing domain? When should you change a domain for an existin…

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Understand the cost as well as value of organic traffic - with Helen Pollitt 17:30

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Helen Pollitt shares the importance of understanding the cost as well as value of organic traffic. Talking points include: What is the difference between the cost and value of organic traffic? Why do we need to know the cost? How do we calculate the value? What do you mean by organic traffic in all forms? How do you prefer to calculate ROI? How doe…

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It’s time to get serious about the internet and energy consumption - with Andy Frobisher 16:31

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Andy Frobisher shares that it’s time to get serious about the internet and energy consumption. Talking points include: What companies are trying to go net zero? Does this have a positive business case? What does this mean for the overall size of pages on websites? What are the best ways to reduce the page speed of a web page in 2025? What does this…

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Inventory management is now more important then ever - with Bastian Grimm 16:37

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Bastian Grimm shares that inventory management is now more important then ever. Talking points include: What do you mean by Inventory management? How do you know which content to focus on? What do Google do when they can’t keep up with crawling and indexing the web? Should you get rid of some content? What content should you get rid of? What’s an e…

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The Simple Path Revisited in 2025 With JL Collins | Ep 547 1:07:17

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In this episode, JL Collins discusses the transformative principles of financial independence outlined in his renowned book, The Simple Path to Wealth. Collins emphasizes the simplicity of investing, the power of living below your means, and the crucial role of compounding returns in achieving financial freedom. The conversation also touches on the…

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SEO in 2025 is all about signal input - with Kaspar Szymanski 15:57

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Kaspar Szymanski shares that SEO in 2025 is all about signal input. Talking points include: What do you mean by SEO signals? Are Google and Bing looking for the same thing in terms of SEO signals? So the same signals apply to LLMs as well? How do you ensure that SEO signals are consistent? Why do regular, annual SEO audits help with SEO signals? Wh…

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The growing importance of schema markup - with Tin Dudajek 14:51

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Tin Dudajek shares the growing importance of schema markup. Talking points include: How would you summarise the current state of Schema? Why is it continuing to gain importance in 2025? What is schema used for in modern SEO? (data management) Why is Schema so important for AI? What content needs to be optimized for Schema for AI? Where is AI using …

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SEO Product Management is the natural progression of Technical SEO - with Keith Goode 16:04

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Keith Goode shares that SEO Product Management is the natural progression of Technical SEO. Talking points include: What is SEO product management? What does the day-to-day life of an SEO product specialist look like? Why is SEO Product Management the natural progression of Technical SEO? Why does SEO Product Management help you go from just buildi…

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Keep track of core web vitals performance - with Cathryn Stormont 15:10

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Cathryn Stormont shares the importance of keeping track of the performance of core web vitals and overall site user experience. Talking points include: Why are your core web vitals so important to UX? How can you improve your core web vital scores? Are these metrics likely to change or be added to over the next couple of years? Are there any other …

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Get to know your audience by undertaking market and competitor research - with Montserrat Cano 18:06

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Montserrat Cano advises the importance of getting to know your audience by undertaking market and competitor research to help overcome risks. Talking points include: How do you undertake market and competitor research to help overcome risks? Why does this work both in primary and global markets? Why does it help to overcome bias? You also talk abou…

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Sleep Masterclass | Dr. Bobby Dubois | Ep 546 57:50

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Dr. Bobby DuBois returns to discuss the essential role of sleep in achieving financial independence and enhancing overall health. He addresses the worrying trend of sleep deprivation among Americans and its significant consequences on heart health, weight management, and cognitive functionality. This episode is filled with evidence-based insights a…

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Translation and SEO shouldn't be separate tasks - with Maria Scheibengraf 15:27

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Maria Scheibengraf shares that in your international SEO efforts, translation and SEO shouldn't be separate tasks performed by separate professionals. Discussion points include: Why does translation and SEO need to be the same task? What happens if these tasks aren’t tackled together? Surely technical SEO and content creation are quite different ta…

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Adapt to the Local SEO Evolution - with Joseph Kahn 19:05

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Joseph Kahn explains why adapting to the Local SEO Evolution is key. Talking points include: What changes in local search algorithms are you referring to? How is ‘features with AI’ affecting local SEO? How do you optimize for "near me" searches ? What do you mean by optimizing for location-based queries using AI? How do you leverage user-generated …

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Why tracking LLM traffic matters - with Sean Barber 16:37

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Sean Barber shares why tracking LLM traffic matters. Talking points include: Why does tracking LLM traffic matter? How do you go about doing this? What LLMs are driving the most traffic at the moment? How should an SEO optimize for LLMs? What are some specific steps that SEOs should take to optimize for LLMs? Why is this important compared with oth…

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Why Global EEAT needs to be a local strategy - with Edward Ziubrzynski 16:23

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Edward Ziubrzynski explains why global EEAT needs to be a local strategy. Talking points include: What do you mean by EEAT being a local strategy? How could an EEAT strategy vary in different locations? What local considerations do brands generally need to be aware of? How do you strategically roll this out if you’re a big company? How does this im…

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Tackle local marketing & SEO with cognitive insights - with Myriam Jessier 18:41

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Myriam Jessier and David Bain talk about the importance of tackling local marketing and SEO with cognitive insights. Discussion points include: What do you mean by cognitive insights? How can cognitive insights help with local marketing? How can familiarity help to build your brand? What’s an example of hyper-localised content? How do you deliver h…

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Tax Efficient Strategies for Early Retirement | Mailbag Episode | 545 | With Rachael Camp 53:56

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In this mailbag episode, Brad and Rachael dive deep into strategies for efficiently withdrawing money from taxable brokerage and retirement accounts. With a focus on understanding the different tax treatments associated with these accounts, listeners gain crucial insights into managing tax liabilities for retirement. Key Takeaways Different Types o…

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Maximise your global reach by treating each international market as unique - with Lau Miguez 16:26

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Maximise your global reach by treating each international market as unique and creating tailored campaigns that resonate with local audiences. Lau Miguez and David Bain discuss: What do you mean by treating each international market uniquely? You say Transcreate, Don’t Translate - what does that mean? What other content creation tips do you have wh…