{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/677d066b3888e2bd7eb5eff2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Proven Strategy to Scale Your Business in 2025 with Mark Schmidt and AJ Rivera","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/1736246693895-a6a4e849-7630-49ff-81c6-a2fef355f8c3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I’m thrilled to kick off the new year with not one but two incredible guests: Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera, the powerhouse team behind Agency Coach. With over 20 years of experience in the digital marketing world, Mike and AJ specialize in coaching agency owners and business leaders, offering actionable insights to help scale and grow. Their unique strategies blend lead generation, sales process optimization, and nurturing tactics that work for any business, not just agencies.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><strong>How to turn leads into loyal clients:</strong> Discover why every lead sucks until nurtured and how to turn them into paying customers.</li><li><strong>The feed-and-fish email strategy:</strong> Learn how a simple, authentic email approach can drive hand-raising leads and boost conversions.</li><li><strong>Why reviews matter more than ever:</strong> Find out how an optimized review strategy can make your business the obvious choice.</li><li><strong>The power of nurturing your audience:</strong> Get actionable tips to create meaningful connections and foster long-term loyalty.</li><li><strong>Strategies for boosting monthly recurring revenue:</strong> Leverage proven systems to scale your business effortlessly.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Want to take your marketing game to new heights in 2025? Don’t forget to check out Mike and AJ’s free training at <strong>agencycoach.com/rockymountain</strong>. It’s a must-see for anyone looking to sharpen their strategy this year!</p><p><br></p><p>Start getting sponsors for your podcast and make a difference on your business.</p><p>http://www.sponsoryourpodcast.com/</p><p><br></p><p>skool.com/agencycoach</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Rocky Mountain Marketing</p><p>01:46 Meet Today's Guests: Mike Schmidt and Anthony Rivera</p><p>03:27 The Evolution of Digital Marketing Agencies</p><p>05:52 Understanding Business Fundamentals</p><p>11:30 The Importance of Lead Generation and Nurturing</p><p>15:26 Effective Nurturing Strategies</p><p>17:45 Educating Your Audience</p><p>18:31 Nurturing Through Personal Stories</p><p>19:32 Making the Offer: Fish Strategy</p><p>19:50 The Power of Simple Follow-Ups</p><p>21:06 Connecting Email Strategies to Social Media</p><p>25:04 Importance of Reviews for Local Businesses</p><p>27:19 How to Consistently Get Reviews</p><p>29:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>Visit Mike Schmidt’s social media pages:</p><p>Website: https://agencycoach.com/about/</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchorwave</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmikeschmidt/</p><p><br></p><p>Visit Anthony “AJ” Rivera’s social media pages:</p><p>Website: https://agencycoach.com/about/</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyrivera</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ant1832/</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://www.nextstepsocialcommunications.com</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab</a></p><p><br></p><p>#DigitalMarketing #AgencyGrowth #BusinessCoaching #MarketingStrategy #Entrepreneurship #ContentCreation #EmailMarketing #CustomerEngagement #OnlineReputation #LeadGeneration #DenverBusiness</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}