The Agents of Change Digital Marketing Podcast

The Secrets of Building a Thriving Network on LinkedIn - With Jen Lehner

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is not only a benefit, but an absolute must for any business. Sure, you can send a few tweets, shoot out a couple Facebook posts and blo...

3 Reasons You Need a Business Blog - With Rich Brooks

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We love to receive feedback, comments and questions from our listeners and relish the opportunity to answer any specific questions or pain points that...

How to Build Your Business with Podcasting - With Rob Walch

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasts are a great online marketing tool for your business. They are portable, and therefore a more personal way, to connect with your audience. Whe...

How to Tell a Visual Story in Social Media - With Ekaterina Walter

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mixing in pictures, graphics and photos with your content and advertising is nothing new, but are you doing it effectively to get more bang for your b...

Overcoming Your Fear of Speaking & Presenting - With Andy Saks

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Does just the thought of speaking in public make your heart beat faster, your palms sweat and you feel like you might faint? You’re certainly not a...

How to Tap In, Stimulate & Enhance Your Creative Thinking - With Joel Comm

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all come across these people - a seemingly rare breed - that either seem to have a knack for being ahead of the next big trend, or come up wit...

How to Use Social Media for Person to Person Business - With Amy Guth

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve entered an age where less people receive their news and current events information in print but rather search for it online. And as the purvey...

Content Marketing in 6 Critical Steps - With Joe Pulizzi

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, starting a new business can be time consuming. We all want to start selling our products and services and earning some money as soon ...

How to Improve Your Social Media with Simple Market Research - With Tom Webster

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing research can give a business a much better idea of if their current business plan is working, what tweaks might need to be made, whether the...

Find Your Way to The Top with Google Adwords - With Leslie Lewis

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The significance of inbound marketing is undeniable. Consumers are smarter, savvier, know what they want and have innumerable resources to get it. So ...

What do The Grateful Dead and the McRib Sandwich Have That You Don't - With Keith Perhac

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard it a million times from everyone you come in contact with that you have to build your list, you’re nothing without your email list. B...

What Works for LinkedIn Now - With Amanda Healy

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A large percentage of the profiles that are currently on LinkedIn are incorrectly utilizing the platform as nothing more than a place to post their re...

What Marketers Can Learn from Rural Businesses - With Becky McCray

29 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every business, regardless of the size of both the company or the community it is in, faces a certain amount of struggles and adversity. The key in ov...

Tips, Hints And Strategies To Help You In The Search Ranking Game - With Thom Craver

22 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve just created a shiny, new website for your business, now you just need to “SEO it," right? Wrong. Search engine optimization isn’t someth...

How and When to Use Facebook Ads - Amy Porterfield

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

More than 1.4 billion people use Facebook, and more than 900 million visit every day. That alone is reason enough to consider using Facebook ads as a ...

8 Steps to Better Audience Engagement - Gregarious Narain

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to go about marketing your brand, and with the endless amount of social media platforms out there right now, visual marketing is t...

Mind Hacks for Better Marketing Results - Sir John Hargrave

01 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Loss of focus is a huge problem, not just with marketers but with people in general. Part of what we need to learn to do is to develop the habit or t...

Is Mobile a Bigger Game Changer Than Social Media? - Tim Hayden

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile is a bigger factor in your small business's success than you might think. The fact that 90% of all social media and email is first viewed on a ...

It's All About Conversions with Tim Paige

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve built up an email list and generated a good chunk of leads, but now what do you do with them? So many small businesses are putting all of th...

How to Convert Your Online Traffic into Raving Fans with Josh & Jill Stanton

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve taken the leap and turned your passion into an online business. But what do you need to do next to turn it into a success and keep it that wa...

Breaking Down Search, Social & Mobile From The Past 100 Episodes

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it’s been 100 episodes already? For the past 2 years Rich Brooks has brought you experts covering all aspects of search, social and ...

How to Double What You Charge with Brennan Dunn

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants to lose a job because they quoted a higher price to a prospective client than their competitor did. But in trying to avoid that, we often...

How to Monetize Your Video Marketing with Steve Dotto

20 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps you know and appreciate the value of a good blog these days, but just aren’t a great wordsmith. Maybe you have a great personality but just ...

How to Create Interesting Content in A Boring Industry

13 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

With so many brands and businesses jumping online in an effort to find their audience amongst all of the social media platforms available these days, ...

A Mobile Marketing & Social Media Curriculum - Dr. Mary Beth McCabe

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the curriculum for mobile marketing and social media in colleges these days? How can you teach something that’s moving that quickly, and is...

How to Grow Your Business with Masterminds - Dean Patino

29 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck with where your business currently is and are in need of a push in the right direction? Maybe you’ve been sea...

How to Market Your Business on YouTube - Amy Schmittauer

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Digital marketing is key in this day and age. But how do you translate what you and your brand really are into what your audience will find interestin...

How to Run A Successful Facebook Group - Kate Erickson

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

At least once on our lives we’ve all found ourselves in a forum or other type of online group in an effort to search for other like minded business ...

Your Blogging Questions Answered! [Mailbag Episode]

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re a veteran blogger or new to the world of blogging, the same goals apply: find, reach and engage your readers, and turn them into even...

How to Build a Successful Podcast - Shea Gunther

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been considering a podcast to reach more prospects? Build your platform? Generate leads and additional streams of revenue?   Shea Gunther ...

How to Get Your Business Book Written and Published - Rich Mintzer

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a strong desire to write a book but aren’t exactly sure where to start? Are you trying to decide whether self publishing or a larger pub...

How to Monetize Your Website with Chrystie Vachon

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of those lucky people with a knack for spotting the next up and coming trend? Have you got a great idea but aren’t sure exactly what to ...

Finding a Mentor with Clay Clark

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe your small business is doing well, but you just seem to be lacking something that will take it to the next level.  Maybe a mentor can help you ...

Raising Money with Crowdfunding Expert Clay Hebert

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Crowdfunding is more than just begging, or asking nicely, for money to assist with financing your next project. There’s a certain finesse that you n...

How to Run Effective Social Ads - Charlotte Redmann

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like the large majority of people spending a great deal of time on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, why not consider u...

How to Succeed with Authenticity - Jordan Harbinger

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to successfully network, close a deal or even impress a prospective date takes finesse, strategy and confidence. But learning how to do a...

The Art of Charm with Jordan Harbinger

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been to a networking event and witnessed someone truly working the room with such ease that it left you feeling envious? How about just ...

Marketing Lessons from a Sword Swallower - Roderick Russell

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all wished at one time or another that we could read people’s minds in order to understand them better. But since that’s unlikely to happe...

How to Get More Out of Your Content Creation - Gini Dietrich

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to come up with new content on a regular basis can become a frustrating task, especially considering how many outlets there are these days to p...

Crowdfunding Secrets with Emily Best - Part II

21 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with more from Emily Best! In this week's episode we dive deeper into how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign.    But asking f...

Crowdfunding Sources with Emily Best

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Begging for money - or soliciting contributions -  has been a time honored tradition most commonly identified by organizations such as public radio s...

The Marketing Agents Mailbag - Rich Brooks

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You've got digital marketing questions, we've got digital marketing answers!   It's our first ever mailbag episode. Questions from you, our listene...

Storytelling for Small Business - David Lee

29 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever been to a conference or presentation, you know that not all speakers have the gift of being able to really engage their audience. Wha...

Your Small Business Podcast with Jared Easley

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for a new way to reach and engage your audience? The answer may be a podcast. In this episode, Jared Easley shares some of his tactics...

How to Create Better Content - Ann Handley

15 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re writing blog posts, scripts for videos, or preparing podcasts, Ann Handley’s tips will have you creating more valuable content for ...

Neuromarketing for Leads and Sales - Andy Crestodina

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Why does someone buy from you? Why do they visit your website? Click on a link? Fill out your contact form or pick up the phone?  If you understood ...

How to Market Your Business with Instagram - John Kapos

01 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When most people think about Instagram, they think about sharing over saturated moments of their life with friends. When marketers think about Instagr...

Video Marketing to Grow Your Business - Caleb Wojcik

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no question that video is a critical marketing tool, from raising our online visibility, to improving our SEO, to driving more qualified tra...

How to Get Inbound Links and Improve Your SEO - Brian Dean

17 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we’re going to be focusing on what you can do to improve your own search engine visibility by getting more inbound links. T...

Pinterest Marketing with Vincent Ng

10 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You know that Pinterest can increase online visibility and even improve a company’s search engine optimization.  You know it can drive tons of qual...

How to Prospect for New Business on LinkedIn

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for new ways to find new customers and clients? LinkedIn is a powerful tool for prospecting, especially for B2B companies. In this we...

How to Build Your Personal Brand with Mike Ambassador Bruny

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking to Mike Ambassador Bruny about how to build your own brand, whether you work for yourself or are part of a bigger organizati...

How to Write Proposals That Land Business - Jason Swenk

20 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to write proposals that generate business? What if you had a blueprint for writing proposals that got your prospects to buy from yo...

How to Unleash Your Business Avatar - John Lee Dumas

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever struggle in your business with what to do next? Where to put your focus? Or do you find that your marketing efforts are missing the mark? ...

How to (Finally) Write Your Book - Julie Anne Eason

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered writing a book to help grow your business or build your brand? But you’re still just thinking about it? Well, that’s some...

How to Get More People On Board - Samuel Hulick

29 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How’s your conversion rate? Are you getting enough of your site visitors to sign up for your email newsletter? Download your white paper? Fill out y...

How to Get Found In Local Search - Andrew Shotland

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As Google looks to deliver more relevant results and as more of us use mobile devices for search, local SEO is becoming more and more important to bus...

How to Build Your Email List from Scratch - Daniel Faggella

15 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Having a list of opt-in email subscribers is critical to all businesses, but how do you start one from scratch?   What are some of the techniques t...

Going Mobile with Jamie Turner

08 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

  Every day we use our phones. We use them to get directions, check the weather, catch up on sports or news, make calls, play games, take pictures, ...

How to Build Influence with Twitter - Mark Schaefer

01 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Twitter is a powerful place to build influence, attract more of your ideal customers, and drive qualified traffic to your site.    So why aren't y...

How to Put on Amazing Presentations - Hugh Culver

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Many small businesses overlook speaking opportunities as a way to reach new audiences, engage prospects, and generate more leads and sales. In today'...

How Small Business Can Still Succeed on Facebook - Rick Mulready

18 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook used to be a magical place where small business could reach and engage an audience for free, but lately it's just become a nearly empty audit...

How to Use Paid Search to Generate Leads and Sales - Larry Kim

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how many people actually click the paid ads on webpages? Just ask a company like Google who counts around 97% of their revenue ...

Instagram Marketing with Sue B. Zimmerman

04 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel that Instagram is fun little app for taking pics, adding cool filters and sharing with your friends, right? But what if you could turn tha...

Boost Your Online Visibility with Content Marketing & SEO with Monica Wright

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Pandas and Penguins and Hummingbirds - oh my! The world of SEO is ever changing and evolving. We are a world that searches in question form, not just ...

How To Double Your Email List Using These 6 Tactics on Facebook - Nathan Latka

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Using Facebook to help build your business brand is more than just getting “likes” on your page.  But how do you take those “likes” and turn ...

These 4 Types of Content Will Build Your Business - Jon Wuebben

14 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You know that content is important to building your business, but you're not sure how to start, or which content is right for your audience.   In t...

The Three Step Process for Building an Audience - Jonny Andrews

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Building an audience is critical to your online success. That's why we're talking to audience hacker Jonny Andrews, who's going to share his three ste...

Generating New Streams of Income with Jon Goodman

30 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt limited in your revenue opportunities in your business, you'll want to check out today's episode.   Jon Goodman was a top rated...

How to Build an Audience with Google Hangouts on Air - Ronnie Bincer

23 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know Google Hangouts and Hangouts on Air (HOA) can help you build an audience and increase your online visibility? Or help you build valuable ...

Personal Branding and Social Media with Joel Libava

16 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best ways to get recognized as an expert in your industry is through personal branding, and with social media, you can accelerate and share...

Facebook Advertising with John Hadon

09 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that you're not getting the reach or engagement you used to with your Facebook business page?   You're not alone.   Lots of bus...

The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth - Chris Brogan Interview

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a freak? Don't be offended by the question. I am, and so is today's guest, Chris Brogan.   Today we're talking about freaks and how we can ...

The Power of Infographics and Other Visuals - Donna Moritz

26 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Visual content is one of the most powerful ways we can engage our audience, tell our story, and drive traffic to our website.   Whether you're usin...

How a Blog REALLY Generates Leads and Sales - Marcus Sheridan

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

For years, blogs were heralded as the most important tool in a business's online marketing toolbox.   But still many small businesses struggle with...

Retargeting with Nick Unsworth

12 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at a product online, like a pair of boots, only to see those boots follow you around the Internet wherever you go? Visit NYTimes,...

Google Plus with Martin Shervington

05 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a lot of speculation about Google Plus lately, Google's social media platform that ties all the different Google properties together.  ...

Getting a Return on Relationship with Ted Rubin

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is all about relationships. However, too many brands and small businesses don't spend the time required to build those relationships.  ...

Networking is NOT Working with Derek Coburn

21 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do you attend networking events only to come home with a handful of business cards but no real leads? If so, you'll find help in the new book Networki...

Facebook Marketing with Mari Smith

14 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like most small businesses, you've seen your Facebook reach and engagement plummet recently. That's due to changes Facebook recently made. ...

Local SEO for Small Business with Nathan O'Leary

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With the search engines providing more personalized results, and everyone carrying a mobile device around with them, Local SEO (search engine optimiza...

Online vs. Offline Networking: A Human's Guide with Susan Baronici-Moe

31 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Networking is how we make connections, generate referrals and build our business, whether online or off.    However, the very thought of networkin...

Marketing to Teens & Tweens with Social Media

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk to two members of the Social Media Club at Catherine McAuley, an all-girls Catholic high school in Maine.   What we uncover is not ju...

The Secrets to Get Your Emails Delivered, Opened & Read

17 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about something that is critical to your online success: your email list. While social media gets all the attention, your email mar...

How the Right Mindset Leads to Maximum Success

10 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you can have everything in place: you've got a website, your active on Facebook and other social media platforms, you've got an email list, ...

16 WordPress Plugins You Can't Live Without - Syed Balkhi

03 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

WordPress isn't just a blogging platform, it's a publishing platform.    And with the right plugins, you can multiply the reach and power of your Wo...

How Guest Blogging Builds Your Business - Kristi Hines

24 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Guest blogging--when done right--is a great way to get in front of a new audience, create engagement, drive traffic back to your website and build you...

Social Media Marketing Tools for Your Small Business - Andrea Vahl

16 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find social media marketing overwhelming? Do you wish there was an easier way to create, promote and measure your social media marketing?   ...

How to Create LinkBait Blog Posts Influencers Will Share - Michael Stelzner

10 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to have influential bloggers in your industry share your blog posts with their audience, driving quality traffic to your site? Awe...

Jaime Tardy on How Podcasting Can Boost Your Small Business Content

03 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jaime Tardy is the founder of The Eventual Millionaire, a weekly podcast where she interviews millionaires on how they got where they are. Today she j...

Inbound Marketing for Small Business with Hubspot's Laura Fitton

29 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Laura Fitton from Hubspot--aka @Pistachio--about how you can use inbound marketing tactics to generate more online leads. ...

How Sugarloaf Mountain Uses Social Media to Engage Their Audience - Ethan Austin

20 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine does a great job using social media to engage their fans and attract more people to ski the mountain. Today we talk to the...

How to Start Your Own Membership Site for Fun and Profit - Stu McLaren

12 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Membership sites allow you to create a community around your business or passion, build a loyal audience, and create a recurring revenue stream for ad...

How to Get More Clients - Robert Middleton

23 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

There are two major hurdles that most small businesses struggle with when it comes to their marketing…online or off.  One is technical, and the ot...

The Power of Public Speaking with Pat Flynn

16 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A great way to reach new customers, establish your expertise and build your business is public speaking.  Whether you are already doing presentation...

Facebook Advertising for Small Business - Jon Loomer

09 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook recently admitted that companies will have even less organic engagement going forward…and recommended marketers prepare to buy ads, and lot...

The Changing Landscape of Social Media - Rick Calvert

03 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Calvert is the CEO and co-founder of NMX (the artist formerly known as Blogworld), and in that role he's seen all the changes in the industry sin...

The Likeability Boot Camp with Dave Kerpen

25 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

People buy from people they like. We know this from experience, from the research, and in our hearts. If you and your company are more likeable you'll...

10 Social Media Tools You Can't Live Without - Ian Cleary

18 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for great social media tools that will increase your productivity, extend your reach, and help you build your business? Today, Ian Cleary from...

Business Lessons from a Suitcase Entrepreneur - Natalie Sisson

11 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to develop the freedom you crave by using social media to build your audience and create multiple streams of income. Natalie Sisson achieved...