The InspireFirst Podcast

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The InspireFirst Podcast

The InspireFirst Podcast teaches the art and science of good writing. It is a podcast for writers and publishers by writers and publishers. Host Chris Craft gives insider insight and interviews experts in writing and publishing. Check us out at InspireFirst.com.

Episodes

  1. 12/16/2021

    The World of Creative Copywriting with Daniel Lamb

    Episode 6 – We had the pleasure of being joined on the InspireFirst Podcast by copywriter and web designer, Daniel Lamb. We talked about a variety of subjects from balancing his copywriting and marketing life to his company Holland Creative. Lamb also talked about his personal upbringing, music aspirations, and his ‘love for pizza’. More About Daniel Lamb Daniel Lamb is a copywriter, web designer, and web developer all in one person! He is the founder of Holland Creative, a copywriting and design strategy company here in Atlanta. Download Daniel’s content planning resource–exclusively for InspireFirst Podcast listeners! Daniel Lamb Recommendations Podcast: Copywriter Club PodcastMusic: Christopher O’ReilyBooks: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz & Atomic Habits by James Clear While I’m working I like to listen to instrumental music, because it helps me focus. I don’t get distracted by the lyrics and it helps me keep my energy levels in the right place.Daniel Lamb Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium. Interview Transcription This interview was transcribed via AI, so it may not be 100% accurate. Speaker 1: (00:01)Now listening to InspireFirst podcast, where we discuss the art and science of good writing. Our mission is to inspire you to succeed within your writing and publishing goals through in-depth interviews, and expert insights. Get ready to grow as an author, blogger, and marketer with our host, whose content is reaching millions of readers worldwide. Chris Craft. Chris Craft: (00:23)Hey, Hey, what’s going on friends. Welcome to episode six of the InspireFirst Podcast. I’m elated to be joined by my friend, Daniel Lamb of Holland Creative. He’s a copywriter, a web designer, and a web developer. He does it all. And we talk a lot about productivity, his creative process, and how he was inspired to write. If you enjoyed today’s show, rate us five stars and give us a good review wherever you’re listening to this podcast and check us out online at inspirefirst.com.

    50 min

  2. 12/07/2021

    Talking Podcasting and Content Marketing with Christoph Trappe

    We’re joined on the InspireFirst Podcast by content marketing extraordinaire Christoph Trappe. We talked about the benefits of podcasting, his show, Business Storytelling Podcast, and his new book, Content Performance Culture. We even also talked about his support of the NFL team formerly known as The Washington Redskins and what his take is on all of the organization’s changes. More About Christoph Trappe Christoph Trappe is the host of the Business Storytelling Podcast and the author of Content Performance Culture. Christoph helps his clients move their marketing and communications from happening to performing by sharing unique stories more efficiently to reach their prospects and retain existing customers. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "inspirefirst-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B0821TZM1H"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "a935a895cab28ddccb066bb43f0015d3"; Christoph’s Podcast Recommendation * Marketing O’Clock – Your Weekly Digital Marketing News Podcast Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    31 min

  3. 12/07/2021

    Discussing How to Make Money Blogging with Doug Cunnington

    In this podcast episode, Doug Cunnington and Chris Craft talked about how to make money blogging, his company Niche Site Project, and his transition from project management to blogging and publishing. We also talked about his many tips and skills for earning passive income through blogging and how he values investing in his education. More About Doug Cunnington Doug Cunnington is the founder of Niche Site Project. He is a successful niche site blog publisher who made the journey from project manager to affiliate marketer, course creator, podcaster, and YouTuber. Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    32 min

  4. 11/12/2021

    Talking SEO and Machine Learning with Hamlet Batista of RankSense

    In episode 3 of the InspireFirst Podcast, Chris Craft talked with Hamlet Batista. Hamlet was CEO of the company behind the groundbreaking agile search engine optimization tool RankSense. They discussed getting fast results with SEO, machine learning, blogging, and more (including Hamlet’s opinion on why you may not want to follow Neil Patel’s advice). More about Hamlet Batista The late Hamlet Batista was a programmer, speaker, writer, and CEO of RankSense. Hamlet was a passionate expert in SEO and machine learning and is an all-around sharp fellow in the areas of agile SEO, affiliate marketing, and entrepreneurship. Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    58 min

  5. 12/11/2020

    Uri Bram on Starting Newsletters, Monetization, and…Ghosts?

    For episode 11, we are joined by newsletter publisher of The Browser and The Listener, Uri Bram. He and Chris discuss his newsletters, The Browser and The Listener, his authored books, and the newsletter platform, Ghost. More About Uri Bram Uri Bram is the publisher of The Browser and The Listener, the world’s favorite curation newsletters. He’s also an accomplished author. And today, he’s our guest on the InspireFirst Podcast. Book Recommendations * The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt* Living Life Backward by David Gibson Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    37 min

  6. 11/04/2020

    Gresham Harkless Discusses Entrepreneurship and the Qualities of a CEO

    We hit a milestone! It’s episode 10 everybody! On our tenth episode, we chat with the founder of CBNation Gresham Harkless. We talked about his successful entrepreneurship and creating in the media business. Also, we talked about what actions it takes to be a CEO. More About Gresham Harkless Gresham Harkless‘s CBNation is powered by Blue 16 Media, a digital marketing agency based in Virginia. Gresham is the author of I AM COLORING, a coloring book for his guests on the I AM CEO podcast and entrepreneurs in general. Book Recommendations * Blue Ocean Strategy written by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne* The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey* Conspiracy of the Rich: The 8 New Rules of Money by Robert Kiyoski Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    25 min

  7. 10/15/2020

    Jay Baer on Digital Agencies, Entrepreneurship, and COVID-19’s Impact on Business

    Our ninth episode features none other than entrepreneur, writer, consultant, podcaster, and public speaker, Jay Baer. We talked about his successful writing and speaking career, customer experience, and the future of content and digital marketing agencies. Also, we spoke about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted business priorities and customer relations. More About Jay Baer Jay Baer has spent 25 years in digital marketing and customer experience, consulting for more than 700 companies during that period, including 34 of the FORTUNE 500. His current firm – Convince & Convert – provides word of mouth, digital marketing, and customer experience advice and counsel to some of the world’s most important brands. Baer is also the host of the podcast, Social Pros alongside his friend Adam Brown. Podcast Recommendations * Planet Money by NPR * Freakonomics * How I Built This by NPR Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    37 min

  8. 10/01/2020

    Talking Professional Blogging and the Niche Blogging Business with Marty McLeod

    For episode 8 of the InspireFirst Podcast, we have Marty McLeod. We talked about professional blogging and keyword research. We also talk about how maintaining a positive mindset can keep you focused on the construction of your work. More About Marty McLeod Marty Mcleod is an all-around blogging genius and a digital entrepreneur. He site-builds and knows a ton about content marketing and affiliate marketing. Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    49 min

  9. 09/10/2020

    Twitter Chats, Content Marketing, and Cooking Gluten-Free with Erika Heald

    In episode 7 of our show, we’re joined by Erika Heald. We talked about content marketing, her gluten-free cooking blog, and we talked about the community at #ContentChat on Twitter. She is a ghostwriter and consultant who focuses on helping organizations drive customer loyalty. More About Erika Heald Erika Heald is a content marketing consultant who focuses on helping organizations define and document a content marketing strategy that drives lead generation and customer loyalty. Erika is also the host of the weekly #ContentChat Twitter chat on Mondays at 12 noon Pacific. Erika’s Book Recommendations * The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance by Steven Rogleberg* The Messenger is the Message: How to Mobilize Customers and Unleash the Power of Advocate Marketing by Mark Organ Content Marketing World Tickets Promo Codes– HEALD100 or JANN100 Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium. Interview Transcription This interview was transcribed via AI, so it may not be 100% accurate. Speaker 1: (00:01)You’re now listening to the Inspirefirst podcast, where we discuss the art and science of good writing. Our mission is to inspire you to succeed with your writing and publishing goals through in-depth interviews and expert insights. Get ready to grow as an author blogger and marketer with our host, whose content has reached millions of readers worldwide. Chris Craft,  Chris Craft: (00:23)What’s going on finding people is Chris Craft the host of the Inspirefirst podcast. I’m happy to join you today. I’m also happy to be joined by Erika Heald. Um, who’s an excellent content marketer and content writer in Sacramento, California. Uh, we talk a lot about content marketing, her love for gluten-free cooking. Um, also we talk about Twitter chats and a whole lot more. If you enjoy today’s show, please rate us five stars and give us a great review wherever you’re listening to this podcast. And also check us out online at inspirefirst.com. Now on to today’s show. Erika Heald is a content marketing expert and executive ghost writer. As a consultant. She focuses on helping organizations define and document a content marketing strategy that drives lead generation and customer loyalty. Erica is also the host of the weekly content check Twitter chat on Mondays at 12 noon. Pacific. Welcome to the show, Erica, how are you? I’m doing

    35 min

  10. 06/11/2020

    A Conversation with Nicole Akers about Making Money on Medium

    In episode 2 of the InspireFirst Podcast, Chris Craft talks to author and founder of Publishous, Nicole Akers. We spoke about the birth and success of Publishous, how to make money on Medium, and her writing process. More about Nicole Akers Nicole Akers is the publisher extraordinaire at Publishous, one of the best and biggest publications on Medium. She’s also a married mother of two and the author of Make Money on Medium: Build Your Audience and Grow Your Income with Medium.com Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    32 min

  11. 06/03/2020

    Talking Blogging on Medium and Substack Newsletters with Casey Botticello

    Welcome to Episode 1 of the InspireFirst Podcast where we talk about the art and science of good writing. Our guest for this inaugural episode is none other than Casey Botticello. We speak with Casey about his insights and advice for publishing on Medium, doing email marketing with Substack, monetization of your writing, and the future of the publishing world. More about Casey Botticello Bio: Casey Botticello is an internet entrepreneur and digital marketing consultant with over a decade of experience, creating and improving internet-based businesses. He is a top writer on Medium in numerous topics and is the editor of Medium Blogging Guide, the leading publication dedicated to helping writers achieve success on Medium. Casey Botticello joins us for episode 1 Email the show with questions, comments, and ideas at chris@inspirefirst.com. Leave us a voicemail at 855.932.7263. Please indicate if you want your email or voicemail to be read or played during the show. This post was proofread by Grammarly Premium.

    49 min
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The InspireFirst Podcast teaches the art and science of good writing. It is a podcast for writers and publishers by writers and publishers. Host Chris Craft gives insider insight and interviews experts in writing and publishing. Check us out at InspireFirst.com.

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  • Creator
    InspireFirst.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NeoLuxe Marketing LLC
  • Show Website
    The InspireFirst Podcast

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