Today, we’re stepping behind the scenes with a true internet marketing pioneer and an OG in the field. You guessed it right; our guest today is none other than Neil Patel!
If you’ve been around the online marketing world, you’ve undoubtedly come across Neil Patel. He’s the real deal, no fake gurus here! Neil has made a significant impact in the industry, and his expertise is widely recognized and respected.
Through his speeches and engaging YouTube content, Neil has empowered and inspired countless individuals like us to thrive in the online business realm. His insights have been invaluable, and we can’t wait to delve into his wisdom during this episode.
Despite his busy schedule, Neil generously joins us today, juggling the responsibilities of podcast duty and being a hands-on parent to his two kids. Talk about dedication!
So, fasten your seatbelts as we dive deep into the mind of Neil Patel. We’ll explore his journey, learn from his experiences, and discover the secrets behind his outstanding success. Get ready for a captivating and enlightening conversation that’s sure to leave you inspired and motivated.
In this episode:
[01:17] Inside look at Neil’s very busy life.[01:58] Neil gives us the background on where he came from and what he is focused on now.
[02:03] What does Neil Patel do?
[04:37] A lawsuit that slowed down a huge deal.
[05:33] What is Neil doing now that he’s most excited about?
[06:45] Not caring for the money that he makes: Does Neil think that happened when he had kids or was that something he thinks was always rooted?
[08:05] How does Neil manage to stay on top of everything?
[10:52] Does Neil ever worry about raising spoiled children?
[15:40] What does Neil’s day-to-day look like running a 700-person team?
[17:15] How can you get to that next progression as an entrepreneur and hiring a team?
[19:23] What has Neil learned about himself as a grown up and as an entrepreneur?
[20:18] As far as what Neil is seeing in the current digital landscape, what does he think are some of the biggest opportunities in the ad buying space?
[22:20] Is Neil a systems and process guy?
[23:01] How is NP Digital’s HR Department run?
[24:42] Would Neil be back to having an office instead of just working digitally?
[25:17] The change of clientele from smaller companies to Global 5000 companies through the years.
[28:15] Are there any particular countries where Neil’s company finds a lot more traction versus others?
[30:25] Neil does not headhunt CEOs. He is the CEO of his own companies from day one.
[32:58] Does Neil use LinkedIn to get new customers?
[34:44] Neil and his philosophy of being chill under pressure.
[35:32] “I love growing and hiring and stuff like that, so might as well do what’s fun.” – Neil Patel
Key Takeaway
Neil Patel is a highly respected and influential internet marketing pioneer, known for his genuine expertise and contributions to the industry. He has empowered and inspired countless individuals in the online business realm through his speeches and engaging YouTube content. But despite his busy schedule and commitments, Neil remains dedicated and actively involved in both his professional and personal life by being hands-on solely with what he loves to do. Neil’s approach to growth, hiring, and staying chill under pressure is what has given him his amazing success today.
About Neil Patel
Neil Patel is co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar, KISSmetrics, and Neil Patel Digital. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP, and Viacom grow their revenue. He is a New York Times bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.
His marketing blog generates over 4 million visitors per month (51% of them spend money on paid ads), his Marketing School podcast generates over 1 million listens per month, his YouTube channel about marketing has over 31 million views and 765,000 subscribers, he has 1 million Facebook fans, and 372,000 Twitter followers.
Neil has spoken at over 310 conferences and companies around the world.
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