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Why GEO Startups Are F**ked

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Neil and Eric break down the surge of AI GEO startups, why funding far outpaces ARR, and how services still outperform SaaS. They compare Profound, AirOps, Peak AI, BrightEdge, Moz, and SEMrush while revealing why compounding, ownership, and real relationships matter more than hype. They also discuss bootstrapped billionaires, declining businesses, and the difference between real friends and transactional ones.

Key takeaways:

β€’ AI GEO funding is outpacing proven revenue

β€’ Services outperform pure SaaS long term

β€’ Real relationships drive business success

Chapters:

(00:00) AI GEO startups funding

(02:30) Services vs SaaS scaling

(05:40) Bootstrapped billionaire examples

(14:20) Compounding wealth mindset

(17:30) Real vs transactional friends

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Welcome to Marketing School, one of the top business podcasts with over 61 million downloads. Each episode delivers actionable marketing tips and strategies from two entrepreneurs who truly practice what they preach. The show is hosted by Eric Siu, founder of Leveling Up and Single Grain, and Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Marketer.

πŸŽ™οΈ Learn More About the Hosts

Eric Siu – Leveling Up: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelingUpOfficial

Neil Patel: https://www.youtube.com/@neilpatel

πŸ“© Free Resources

Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Ubersuggest: https://www.ubersuggest.com/

Answer The Public: https://www.answerthepublic.com/

βœ… Subscribe for Daily Marketing Insights!

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3466 episodes

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Manage episode 521305596 series 1203992
Content provided by Eric Siu and Neil Patel, Eric Siu, and Neil Patel. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Eric Siu and Neil Patel, Eric Siu, and Neil Patel or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ and https://npdigital.com/

Want to recruit great marketers? Find them here: https://marketingschool.io/hire

Neil and Eric break down the surge of AI GEO startups, why funding far outpaces ARR, and how services still outperform SaaS. They compare Profound, AirOps, Peak AI, BrightEdge, Moz, and SEMrush while revealing why compounding, ownership, and real relationships matter more than hype. They also discuss bootstrapped billionaires, declining businesses, and the difference between real friends and transactional ones.

Key takeaways:

β€’ AI GEO funding is outpacing proven revenue

β€’ Services outperform pure SaaS long term

β€’ Real relationships drive business success

Chapters:

(00:00) AI GEO startups funding

(02:30) Services vs SaaS scaling

(05:40) Bootstrapped billionaire examples

(14:20) Compounding wealth mindset

(17:30) Real vs transactional friends

𝗔𝗕𝗒𝗨𝗧 π—§π—›π—˜ π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ

Welcome to Marketing School, one of the top business podcasts with over 61 million downloads. Each episode delivers actionable marketing tips and strategies from two entrepreneurs who truly practice what they preach. The show is hosted by Eric Siu, founder of Leveling Up and Single Grain, and Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Marketer.

πŸŽ™οΈ Learn More About the Hosts

Eric Siu – Leveling Up: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelingUpOfficial

Neil Patel: https://www.youtube.com/@neilpatel

πŸ“© Free Resources

Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Ubersuggest: https://www.ubersuggest.com/

Answer The Public: https://www.answerthepublic.com/

βœ… Subscribe for Daily Marketing Insights!

  continue reading

3466 episodes

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