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You've helped companies like Amazon, NBC, HP, and more in marketing and growth.
You've helped companies like Amazon, NBC, HP, and more in marketing and growth.
What do you think is something that built you to what we're seeing today?
What do you think is something that built you to what we're seeing today?
Neil Patel, entrepreneur, marketing guru, been recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, even President Obama and the United Nations. Like, come on. You've helped companies like Amazon, NBC, HP, and more in marketing and growth. And you've seen yourself 10 million visitors a month from 180 countries on your site. And you're helping others do the same through your agency and Ubersuggest.
Neil Patel, entrepreneur, marketing guru, been recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, even President Obama and the United Nations. Like, come on. You've helped companies like Amazon, NBC, HP, and more in marketing and growth. And you've seen yourself 10 million visitors a month from 180 countries on your site. And you're helping others do the same through your agency and Ubersuggest.
But in your book, Hustle, You want to show that success is for everyone, not just the rich club, not just the Harvard graduates. Why is this important for you, Neil?
But in your book, Hustle, You want to show that success is for everyone, not just the rich club, not just the Harvard graduates. Why is this important for you, Neil?
To me, that's really important. Like you said, there's going to be people that ticked all the boxes and studied in every university possible and they're stuck. And there's going to be people that came from nothing and look what they built. So there's both. But for me, I love what you said in your book, Hustle, that is you can do whatever you want. And it's really more about the hustle.
To me, that's really important. Like you said, there's going to be people that ticked all the boxes and studied in every university possible and they're stuck. And there's going to be people that came from nothing and look what they built. So there's both. But for me, I love what you said in your book, Hustle, that is you can do whatever you want. And it's really more about the hustle.
Yes, some people, it will be a little easier for them. But guess what? It's going to be hard for them, too. So now the only question is, are you willing to continue when other people stuck? So for me, that is the big thing. But take us to your young age. Yes, you didn't grow up necessarily with this, but you were also entrepreneurial from a very young age. Take me there for a second, Neil.
Yes, some people, it will be a little easier for them. But guess what? It's going to be hard for them, too. So now the only question is, are you willing to continue when other people stuck? So for me, that is the big thing. But take us to your young age. Yes, you didn't grow up necessarily with this, but you were also entrepreneurial from a very young age. Take me there for a second, Neil.
I need my kids to listen to that. But tell me a little bit. So you decided to start your own venture, but you also realized then how important is marketing, right?
I need my kids to listen to that. But tell me a little bit. So you decided to start your own venture, but you also realized then how important is marketing, right?
For the listeners, I want you to realize the level of curiosity that is needed here. Sometimes we let life pass us by, right? And you just see these opportunities and you're just not going to jump on them. But that curiosity of saying, wait, what is that? Can I get it? Is actually really fundamental. So you jump on this. You do try to find some marketing agencies.
For the listeners, I want you to realize the level of curiosity that is needed here. Sometimes we let life pass us by, right? And you just see these opportunities and you're just not going to jump on them. But that curiosity of saying, wait, what is that? Can I get it? Is actually really fundamental. So you jump on this. You do try to find some marketing agencies.
They don't know what they're doing. So take us there, Neil.
They don't know what they're doing. So take us there, Neil.
Wow. So you're 16. I mean, you're already getting these opportunities, which is incredible. Tell us about college. What did you decide to do and what's your thoughts around college overall?
Wow. So you're 16. I mean, you're already getting these opportunities, which is incredible. Tell us about college. What did you decide to do and what's your thoughts around college overall?