The Rise To The Top: Helping mediapreneurs grow their audience & generate big time revenue

RISE392: The Big Announcement

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:51:34 -0500

The big announcement

RISE391: Add This Type of Email to Your Marketing Funnel (Steal This Strategy)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:34:23 -0500

New mini lesson with David Siteman Garland

RISE390: 3 Keys to Kick Butt Opt In Pages (Plus My No-Holds-Barred Critiques of 20 of My Students' Opt In Pages!)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:22:24 -0500

Training with David Siteman Garland

RISE389: Hey, David: How often should I email my list every week and is there a best day/time?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 21:32:31 -0500

Mini lesson with David Siteman Garland

RISE388: Steal My Email Marketing Strategy (because it freakin’ works & is awesome) Part #3

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:16:45 -0500

mini lesson with David Siteman Garland on email marketing

RISE387: Steal My Email Marketing Strategy (because it freakin’ works & is awesome) Part #2

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:58:36 -0500

Mini lesson with David Siteman Garland

RISE386: How To Get Your Subscribers To Actually Open Your Emails

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:45:28 -0500

New The Rise To The Top mini lesson with David Siteman Garland

RISE385: 3 Ways To Build Scarcity Into Your Offers (Without Being A Jerkface)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:01:54 -0400

Brand spankin' new The Rise To The Top mini lesson with David Siteman Garland

RISE384: Ask David! Best Time Of The Year To Launch A Product? Powerpoint vs. Live Video and Getting Started With Buying Ads

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:20:09 -0400

New Ask David version of The Rise To The top with David Siteman Garland

RISE383: Ask David! Generating Revenue in the Relationship Niche, Is Doing a Sale a Bad Idea & Tips for Hiring a Coach

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:29:07 -0400

David Siteman Garland answers your burning questions!

RISE382: How to Double Your Revenue (Without Getting More Customers or Being a Douche-a-saurus) with Special Guest Ryan Lee

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 22:09:25 -0400

Special guest Ryan Lee pops in to talk upsells with David Siteman Garland

RISE381: The Juiciest The Rise To The Top Episode Ever? An Entire Information Product Marketing Plan in 30 Minutes

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 09:02:24 -0400

Special coaching session with David Siteman Garland

RISE380: 3 Tips For Using Facebook During Your Next Product Launch

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:03:11 -0400

David Siteman Garland chats with Amy Porterfield

RISE379: Ask David: Help! I have lots of topics I want to create my mediapreneur brand around. Do I need to choose just one?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:15:40 -0400

David Siteman Garland gives his very best advice

RISE378: One Of My Favorite Ways To Get Traffic To Your Site: The Shout Out Strategy

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:40:18 -0400

David Siteman Garland teaches the shout out strategy

RISE377: 8 Steps To Bringing In Big Time Traffic By Guest Blogging Like A Boss

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:48:04 -0400

Mini lesson with David Siteman Garland

RISE376: A Product You Can Create In One Day (Without Stressing Out)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:52:21 -0400

Mini lesson with David Siteman Garland

RISE375: 6 Reasons Why I Moved My Entire Business to Office Auto Pilot

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:21:38 -0400

David Siteman Garland discusses moving his business to Office Auto Pilot

RISE374: Podcasting, Shenanigans & More with Special Guest Andy Drish

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:29:48 -0400

David Siteman Garland chats with Andy Drish

RISE373: Behind-The-Scenes Of The Create Awesome Online Courses Multiple 6-Figure Product Launch

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 21:30:21 -0400

David Siteman Garland goes behind-the-scenes of his recent multiple 6-figure product launch

RISE372: The Simple Home Page Design Tweak That Will Turn Your Website Into an Opt-In & Selling Machine

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:56:27 -0400

A simple home page design tweak to help you sell more and get more opt-ins.

RISE371: Ryan Lee, Derek Halpern & David Siteman Garland The Rise to the Top LIVE

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:41:41 -0400

Special live episode of The Rise To The Top featuring Ryan Lee, Derek Halpern, Brandee Sweesy & David Siteman Garland

RISE370: 5 Ways to Figure Out if People Will Pay for Your Online Course

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 22:18:29 -0400

David Siteman Garland on 5 Ways to Figure Out if People Will Pay for Your Online Course

RISE369: Funny Babies and Cute Cats Not Required: How to Use Online Video to Actually Build Your List with James Wedmore

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:26:03 -0400

Special guest instructor James Wedmore joins David Siteman Garland to discuss video list building.

RISE368: How to Survey Your Audience (To Find Out What They Really Want AND Will Pay For)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 08:15:58 -0400

Special presentation on The Rise To The Top with David Siteman Garland and career/success coach Kathy Caprino.

RISE367: The Secret Traffic Source Mediapreneurs Will Absolutely Love! And It's Not Facebook.

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:14:33 -0400

Chad Hamzeh teaches mediapreneurs how to hop onto a secret traffic source that is about to be not-so-secret.

RISE366: Your Questions Answered: 5 FAQs About Creating Your Own Online Course

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:25:03 -0400

David Siteman Garland answers your questions about creating your own online course.

RISE365: Mike Chang Has the #1 Fitness Channel on YouTube: How the Heck Did He Do It?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:07:28 -0400

David Siteman Garland chats with the creator of Six Pack Shortcuts, Mike Chang.

RISE364: How to Increase Your Conversions, Save Money, and Stop Wasting Time on Shoddy Marketing (with Google Analytics)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 30 May 2013 08:53:03 -0400

Liz Lockard and David Siteman Garland on maximizing Google Analytics.

RISE363: A Rare Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse into the Business of Amy Porterfield (What's Working NOW)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:01 -0400

David Siteman Garland chats with Amy Porterfield.

RISE362: How Did Dan Andrews Take The Lifestyle Business Podcast from 0 to Over 1,000,000 Downloads?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:10:59 -0400

David Siteman Garland chats with Dan Andrews.

RISE361: How Did John Romaniello Become a Top Fitness Mediapreneur, Snag a 7-Figure Book Deal, and Build a Passionate Audience So Darn Quickly?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:11:33 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews John Romaniello.

RISE360: From Corporate Accountant to Kick Butt Mediapreneur: How Heather Pierce Giannone is Building Her Online Healthy Food Empire

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:16:22 -0400

David Siteman Garland chats with Heather Pierce Giannone.

RISE359: From Side Project to 40,000 Customers: Stu McLaren Tells Us the Real Story Behind the Wildly Popular WishList

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:27:28 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Stu McLaren.

RISE358: The Be Everywhere Strategy with Pat Flynn

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:27:38 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Pat Flynn.

RISE357: How to Avoid Burning Out on Your Topic of Expertise with Michael Port

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:36:34 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews best-selling author of Book Yourself Solid, Michael Port.

RISE356: How "Book Mama" Linda Sivertsen Turned Helping Aspiring Authors into a 6-Figure Biz

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:09:43 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews "Book Mama" Linda Sivertsen.

RISE355: Think It Is Too Late to Start a Mediapreneur Business? Think Again with Vasavi Kumar

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:59:17 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Vasavi Kumar.

RISE354: David and Randy "Tron" Garland Answer Your Questions

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:04:50 -0400

Special episode with David Siteman Garland and Randy "Tron" Garland.

RISE353: One of the World's Top Travel Bloggers Reveals How He Runs a 6-Figure Mediapreneur Empire While Traveling the World

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:12:43 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Nomadic Matt.

RISE352: How Tara Mohr Shifted from a Blogger without a Business to a 6-Figure Mediapreneur

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:46:02 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews Tara Mohr.

RISE351: Scott Dinsmore Shows Us How He Helps His Audience and Makes Money by Creating Awesome Online Courses

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:02:49 -0500

David Siteman Garland chats with Scott Dinsmore about creating awesome online courses.

RISE350: How Melanie Duncan Went from a Successful Ecommerce Biz to Becoming a Pinterest and Business Expert

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:32:57 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews Melanie Duncan.

RISE349: The 4 Most Important Pages on Your Website in 2013

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:46:48 -0500

Clay Collins discusses with David Siteman Garland the four most important pages on your website in 2013.

RISE348: RARE OPPORTUNITY: Watch Me "Coach" 4 Mediapreneurs and Help Them with Their Businesses

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:32:00 -0500

David Siteman Garland coaches four mediapreneurs.

RISE347: From Video Blogging at the Kitchen Counter to Nickelodeon: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Mom Friends Forever

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:45:59 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews Judi Diamond and Kate Frisina-White.

RISE346: Why Did Social Media Examiner's Michael Stelzner Start a Web Show?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:57:28 -0500

David Siteman Garland grills Social Media Examiner's Michael Stelzner on his new web show.

RISE 345: Chris Brogan and David Siteman Garland on Mediapreneurship, Podcasting, and Much More

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:20:30 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews Chris Brogan on The Rise To The Top.

RISE344: Daniel Pink on Selling Online in 2013 (Without Being a Sleazeball)

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:04:37 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews best-selling author Daniel Pink.

RISE343: Guy Kawasaki on the New Era of Publishing and Google+ vs Facebook

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:05:50 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews author Guy Kawasaki.

RISE342: The FINAL Episode of 2012 with Special Guest Yanik Silver

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:14:05 -0500

David Siteman Garland chats with Yanik Silver.

RISE341: The Rise Holiday Extravaganza: THREE Interviews in One Episode

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:42:47 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews mediapreneurs Jody Jelas, Jeff Salzenstein, and Sean Malarkey.

RISE340: Seth Godin's Most Revealing Interview Ever

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:30:06 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews marketing maven Seth Godin.

RISE339: YouTube vs. Wistia and Your Other Big Online Video Questions Answered

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:47:25 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews Chris Savage from Wistia.

RISE338: Behind-the-Scenes with a Badass Online Brand Builder: How Mari Smith "Became" Mari Smith

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:00:50 -0500

RISE337: Tim Ferriss on How to Become World Class in ANYTHING in 6 Months or Less

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:51:33 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews best-selling author Tim Ferriss.

RISE336: Robert Greene on How to Become Exceptional at Whatever You Do

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:20:04 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews bestselling author Robert Greene.

RISE335: From Bartender and Photographer to Crazy Sexy Best-Selling Author: Behind-the-Scenes with Kris Carr

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:43:55 -0500

David Siteman Garland interviews best-selling author Kris Carr.

RISE334: Tony Horton on His Keys to Success, Motivation, and the Shifts that Took P90X From "Meh" to 500 Million in Sales

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:06:11 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews P90X creator Tony Horton.

RISE333: 30 Minute Training of Awesome: How to Delegate and Get Tasks You Don't Want to Do Off Your Plate

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:16:48 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Natasha Vorompiova of Systems Rock.

RISE332: Punching Dollars for Hours in the Throat with Sean Vosler

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:16:05 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Sean Vosler about turning dollars for hours into products.

RISE331: Having Trouble Getting Stuff Done? 5 Strategies for Making Time Your Bitch

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:16:30 -0400

RISE330: Does Your Offer Suck? How to Make a Compelling Offer to Your Fans So They Actually Buy with Bryan Dulaney

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:13:42 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Bryan Dulaney, creator of the Perfect Funnel System.

RISE329: Advice from My Graphic Designer on Turning Your Website Design and Brand Up a Degree

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:08:30 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews his graphic designer, Natalie McGuire.

RISE#328: How to Build a Badass Audience Using Google+ Hangouts

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:10:32 -0400

David Siteman Garland interviews Yifat Cohen on how to build a badass audience using Google+ Hangouts.

RISE327: How Women Are Revolutionizing the Business World (Especially as Entrepreneurs) and What Men Can Learn from Them with Ali Brown

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:50:54 -0400

Interview with the entrepreneurial guru for women, Ali Brown.

RISE326: How To Double Or Triple Your Revenue On Media With Software - With Dane Maxwell

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:13:26 -0400

Special interview with software creator Dane Maxwell on how mediapreneurs can monetize by creating software.

RISE325: The Non-Douchy Approach to Building Badass Biz Relationships with Special Guest Saul Colt

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:55:08 -0400

David Siteman Garland chats with the Head of Magic at Freshbooks, Saul Colt, about building better biz relationships.

RISE324: Should You Hire VAs Overseas for Cheap or Keep It Local?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:18:54 -0400

Interview with John Jonas, creator of ReplaceMyself.com, on hiring Filipino help for $1.82 an hour.

RISE323: How the Heck Did This Videographer's First Online Product Do $6,000 in Sales in Its First Month?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:18:22 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with videographer Michael Gebben.

RISE322: 6-Figure Case Study: Racheal Cook Reveals How She Turned a Yogi Passion into a 6-Figure Biz of Awesome

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:44:47 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with the founder of The Yogipreneur, Racheal Cook.

RISE321: How Chuck Rylant Changed His Business from a Stressfest into a Funfest by Turning His Expertise into Products

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:34:58 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Chuck Rylant on how he was able to productize his business.

RISE320: From Blog to Book to Online Empire: How Jenny Blake Turned "Life After College" into a Business

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:27:24 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with author, entrepreneur, blogger and online brand builder, Jenny Blake.

RISE319: Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator - An Exclusive Conversation with Ryan Holiday

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:53:48 -0400

In Today's Episode

An exclusive conversation with master media manipulator, Ryan Holiday.

RISE318: Insights from 500 Episodes: Behind-the-Scenes with Freezer Burns Web Show Host Gregory Ng

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:43:45 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Gregory Ng, creator of the popular frozen foods web show Freezer Burns, on The Rise To The Top with David Siteman Garland.

RISE317: The 6-Figure Podcast Expert: How Cliff Ravenscraft Turned a Hobby into a 6-Figure Expert Empire

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:48:44 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with The Podcast Answer Man Cliff Ravenscraft on how he turned a hobby for podcasting into a 6-figure empire teaching others to podcast.

RISE316: Want to Dominate a Crowded Market? Tequila Avion Founder Ken Austin Shares His Tips

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:28:08 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Tequila Avion founder Ken Austin by David Siteman Garland on dominating a crowded market.

RISE315: Social Media Examiner's Michael Stelzner Gives Away His Juicy Secrets To Profiting From LIVE Online Events

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:48:01 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Social Media Examiner's founder Michael Stelzner on the secrets of running and profiting from live online events.

RISE314: From Blog to Physical Product: How Sheila Viers Monetized Live Well 360

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:43:13 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Sheila Viers of Live Well 360 on monetizing her blog through a physical product and much more.

RISE313: Become an Appreneur: How to Create Your Own App Empire with Appmaster Chad Mureta

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Do you have an app? Want to create an app? "App Master of the Universe" (my name from him) Chad Mureta, who has built an app empire and written a book also aptly named App Empire (affiliate), is in the house today to talk about the keys to building your own app empire. Enjoy!

RISE312: An Uncensored Conversation with Real Estate Mogul and Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Barbara Corcoran. Barbara Corcoran. Barbara Corcoran. Yes, today's guest is so cool that she has to be mentioned three times. Yes, Barbara turned $1,000 into a billion dollar real estate empire. Yes, she did something awesome to get on ABC's Shark Tank. Yes, she has a unique way of investing in people and running businesses. We discuss it all today, uncensored, on The Rise To The Top. Enjoy!

RISE311: A Candid Conversation with World Class Poker Player, Author and Former Celebrity Apprentice Runner-Up Annie Duke

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

OK, let's be honest. Two seasons ago today's guest should have really won Celebrity Apprentice (she was the runner-up). I remember actually being pissed when she lost to Joan Rivers in the final and yelling at the TV. Of course I'm talking about author, mother, television star, entrepreneur and - most importantly - world-class poker player, Annie Duke. She's in the house today for a super candid conversation covering a wide variety of topics, including what really goes on with Celebrity Apprentice to getting involved with poker before "poker got sexy" and some of the really cool projects Annie has going on right now. Enjoy!

RISE310: Brainfluence: How to Tap into Your Customer's Unconscious Thoughts

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Sometimes you just don't know what you don't know. In this case, I'm talking about what is actually going on in your customers' minds. Not, what they tell you. We are talking deeper than that on the show today with the author of Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing, Roger Dooley. Best part? No Men in Black probe thingy needed. Enjoy!

RISE309: From Internet Marketing to Founding a Startup? Yaro Starak Dishes on Why He Is Making a Change

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

A good ole fashioned switch-a-roo. Have you ever wondering why someone at the top of their game decides to go in a completely different direction? Heck, you've probably done it yourself. Enter today's guest, Yaro Starak. Most people know Yaro as the friendly Austrailian Internet marketer who has made millions online helping people through blogging. But, did you know that he is shifting his efforts from the Internet marketing world and into the world of startups? We discuss the reasons and the story today on the show.

RISE308: Behind the Scenes with Marketing Thought Leader and Author of "Likeonomics" Rohit Bhargava

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Rohit Bhargava. Marketing master. Thought leader. Best-selling author. Handsome gentlemen (with a new book by the way!). How did Rohit become so successful, land a BIG book deal and become the dominant force of nature he is? Today, he gets naked (not literally) and reveals all (literally). Enjoy!

RISE307: An Uncensored and Behind the Scenes Interview with the Amazing Marie Forleo

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

She's bacckkkkkkkkk. One of the most popular guests on The Rise To The Top, Marie Forleo, is back. In this interview, the multi-passionate high energy gal who "will turn you rich, happy and hot with a badass combo of marketing wisdom, spiritual power tools and irresistible booty moves" chimes in on a variety of topics - including how she was selected by Tony Robbins for his New Money Masterys series, how she landed Russell Simmons to speak at her Rich, Happy & Hot LIVE event, Marie TV, the best and worst business advice she ever received, and so much more, including a sneak peak of her new Rich Happy & Hot B-School enrolling now. Enjoy!

RISE306: The Dos and Don'ts of Hiring a Business Coach: A Conversation with Justin Lukasavige

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

I know I said we were wrapping up the "learn how to do cool stuff" series (which we are) and getting back to awesome interviews with successful peeps, but this was a topic I couldn't pass up because it is SO valuable. Hiring a coach. There are amazing success stories and disaster stories. How do you do it right? Justin Lukasavige, President of Lukas Coaching, is in the house today for a discussion on what to do and what not to do. Enjoy!

RISE305: Rise to Success: The Amazing Story of Zach Even-Esh

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In This Episode

Zach Even-Esh is here today to share his incredible story of entrepreneurial success in the most unlikely of industries (I’m not even going to spoil it right here, you just have to tune in below and watch). Get ready to be JOLTED into action and filled with ideas. Trust me. Enjoy.

RISE304: How He Did It: 200 Videos, 200 Days, Half a Million Views with a Budget of 2K

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

The “Learn How To Do Cool Stuff” series is wrapping up on The Rise To The Top and you know darn well we are going to go out with a big one. Enter today’s guest, creator of Real Men Real Style Antonio Centeno, who is here to teach us how he created 200 quality videos in 200 days and scored over 1/2 a million views on a budget of 2K…and how you can do it too. Enjoy!

RISE303: Rise to Success Story: In Depth with the Billion Dollar Host Forbes Riley

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Ready for a ball of energy? If you’re like me, you love learning from stories of success…in every industry. Today is a 360-degree-in-depth conversation with fitness entrepreneur and billion dollar host Forbes Riley. We discuss so many big topics, including the art of pitching, launching a product even when everyone says you are crazy, branding yourself, and so much more. And…a special tour at the end of the show. Get ready to get fired up.

RISE302: How to Cold Email ANYONE: 9 Steps to Get Any Meeting

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

OK, so you need to reach someone big. How do you cold email them? Is there some kind of magic process? Enter today’s guest, Bryan Kreuzberger, creator of Breakthrough Email, who has solved this through incredible testing (I mean THOUSANDS of emails) and results that have equated into thousands of dollars income as a result of his cold emails/getting meetings with influencers. Enjoy his secrets today on The Rise To The Top!

RISE301: How to Use Facebook Ads to Get Noticed, Drive Traffic and Build Your List

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

How do you use Facebook Ads to get noticed, drive traffic and build your list? Fantastic question. Thanks for asking. Help is here my friend in the form of “The FB Ad Queen” Victoria Gibson, who shows us exactly how to get started, pitfalls to avoid and much much more. Enjoy!

RISE300: 4 Secrets to Becoming an Entrepreneurial Celebrity

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Should you want to become a celebrity in your niche? If you want to charge higher prices, become recognized for being awesome, build your personal brand by helping others (always cool), and other celeb-like benefits such as opportunities coming to you (as opposed to you hunting down opportunities all the darn time), the answer is YES. But, how do you go about it and tap into your celebrity? Enter today’s guest, founder of Born Celebrity and celebrity consultant, my friend Ingrid Elfver. She’s here with four secrets to get you on the right path. Listen up and grab the notepad as she knows what she is talking about!

RISE299: Improve Fitness, Nutrition, Sleep and Stress Even with a Crazy Schedule

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

When someone asked Sir Richard Branson once about the key to happiness and productivity, he said “work out”. Honestly, that isn’t surprising. How you feel/look has a HUGE effect on your business. And for most of us working at a computer, it can be not-so-good for the ole fitness level. Enter today’s master, Liz DiAlto, who is not only an Internet Marketer but also a fitness/weight loss master (the ultimate combo). She is here with some simple tips to help you improve your fitness, nutrition, sleep and stress even with your crazy schedule. Enjoy!

RISE298: Upside Down Selling: How to Rock at Sales Even If You Hate Selling

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Is selling something you love or does it give you that ewwww feeling (and you’re picturing the used car salesman in the tweed coat)? For most of us creative Internet entrepreneurs, selling face-to-face isn’t the most fun thing in the world…whether it is going after a sponsor, speaking gig, partnership, whatever. Fear not my friends, as master of the “un-sale” Ian Altman is here today to teach us a new, non-pushy way to sell (upside down selling) step-by-step. Enjoy!

RISE297: How to Build a Thriving Audience for Your Blog Using the S.C.O.P.E.C. Framework

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

So, you have a blog or web show. Awesome. How the heck do you build a thriving, passionate audience of amazingness who love you? Good question, and the answer is served up today by our special “guest professor” Corbett Barr. Enjoy this step-by-step game plan!

RISE296: The Secrets to Making High-Value Products that Sell Like Crazy

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

How do you make high-value products that sell like crazy online? What are the secrets? Wonder no more my friends, as Pam Hendrickson is in the house to demystify. And Pam should know – she was the brains behind Tony Robbins’ top selling products for over 15 years and now helps people like you to create products that freakin’ dominate. Enjoy!

RISE295: How to Use Pinterest to Gain Exposure, Drive Traffic and Make Money

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Pinterest. Unless you are living under a rock, you have probably heard about it. But, is it all about planning your wedding or can we actually use it for some business? Melanie Duncan is here today to show us that, yes, there are all kinds of amazing ways to use Pinterest for biz – including gaining massive exposure, driving tons of traffic, boosting your SEO, making money, and much more. Enjoy!

RISE294: 5 Tips for Creating Ultra Sticky Content that Spreads Online Like Wildfire

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Why is it some folks online create content that is spread like wildfire and for others it goes out with a dud? More importantly, how can you be part of the wildfire crew and not the dud crew? Enter today’s guest professors, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, whose blog The Minimalists went from 0-100,000 readers in less than one year. Who better to learn from? Enjoy!

RISE293: Big Lessons: How Jules Watkins Knocked It Out of the Park with His Second Digital Product

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Jules Watkins on why his first digital product didn't work, why his second one did, learning from failure, and more.

RISE292: Chris Farrell on What Comes First: Your Product or Your Potential Customers?

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Chris Farrell, Internet marketing rockstar, on what should come first: your product or your potential customers.

RISE291: How to Nab Your Free Badass Video Series on Creating and Profiting From Your Own Interview-based Web Show

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Information on how to get a free video series on creating and profiting from your own web-based interview show - CreateAwesomeInterviews.com.

RISE290: The 3-Step Formula to Launch a Web Show

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Derek Halpern, web show host of Social Triggers Insider and blogger/creator of Social Triggers, on his 3-step formula to launch a web show.

RISE289: Super Cool Tips and Tricks to Shoot Amazing Videos with Your iPhone

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Jules Watkins, director, producer, and video master, on how to shoot amazing videos with your iPhone.

RISE288: How Elliott Hulse Did It: From Passion to Badass Online Brand

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Elliott Hulse, Strength Camp founder and professional Strongman, on how he turned his passion into an awesome online brand.

RISE287: How to Make Others Feel Like Champions and More Keys to Entrepreneurial Success - with Lewis Howes

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode

Interview with Lewis Howes, entrepreneur and author, on how to make others feel like champions, how to be successful, and more.

RISE286: Learn How to Do Cool Stuff: How to Buy Traffic Really Cheap

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Justin Brooke, paid traffic rock star, on how to buy traffic really cheap, the basics of paid traffic, and more.

RISE285: How Does a 28-Year-Old Single Guy Become the Authority on Fitness for Moms? Dustin Maher Shares His Secrets

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Dustin Maher, America's Trainer To Moms, on how he became the authority on fitness to Moms, marketing yourself online and offline, and more.

RISE284: Can You Co-Create a Product with Your Community and Sell It BEFORE You Create It? Clay Collins Shows Us How

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Clay Collins, creator of the Interactive Offer, on how to co-create a product with your community, sell the product to them before it's created, and more.

RISE283: How Does an Evernote Fan Sell Over 10,000 eBooks? The Amazing Story of Brett Kelly

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Brett Kelly, author of Evernote Essentials, on how he sold over 10,000 copies of his eBook, landed his dream job, and more.

RISE282: Is It Possible to Make Six Figures by Creating eBooks on Amazon? The Hidden New World of Publishing - with Jim Kukral

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Jim Kukral, author, entrepreneur, and small business web consultant, on the new era in publishing, monetizing, and more.

RISE281: Want to Become a Thought Leader and Influencer? Here's a Secret: It Isn't About You, with Brian Solis

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Brian Solis, author of the book "The End Of Business As Usual", on how to become a thought leader and influencer, his journey, and more.

RISE280: Want To Spend Time ONLY on the Business Activities You Enjoy? The Secrets of Outsourcing with James Wedmore

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with James Wedmore, Internet marketing and video expert, on the secrets of outsourcing and much more.

RISE279: How Paul Reddick Created a Seven Figure Online Business by Teaching Baseball Pitchers to Throw Harder

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Paul Reddick, the Master of MPH and pro baseball coach, on how he created an online product empire, advice for others doing the same, and more.

RISE278: Feeling Lost? Get Inspired: How James Roche Went from a Lostpreneur to 6-Figure Online Biz and High-End Coaching Clients

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with James Roche, small business marketing coach, on how he built a 6-figure online business, landing high-end clients, and more.

RISE277: Massive Online Success Story: How John Romaniello Took His Fitness Expertise and Turned It into a Six-Figure Online Business

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with John Romaniello, personal trainer and massively successful online entrepreneur, on creating compelling content, monetization, and more.

RISE276: What Are the Top 6 and 7 Figure Earners Doing Online Right Now? A Special Behind-the-Scenes Chat with Ryan Lee

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Ryan Lee, entrepreneur and Internet marketing coach, on his background, how he got started online, what is working now online, and more.

RISE275: The 7-Figure Sex Expert: How David Wygant Became Known as an Expert on Dating, Relationships, and Sex

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with David Wygant, expert on dating, relationships, and sex, on building credibility, turning expertise into products, and more.

RISE274: How She Got Started: The Barefoot Executive Carrie Wilkerson on Launching Her First Product and Building Her Crediblity

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Carrie Wilkerson, "The Barefoot Executive", on how she began, came up with her brand idea, built up her audience, and more.

RISE273: How Ramit Sethi From IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com Monetized After Giving Away Content for Years on His Blog

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Ramit Sethi, creator of I Will Teach You To Be Rich, on how his blog got so popular, how he monetized by launching his first product, and more.

RISE272: Want to Stick Out from the Pack? Internet Legend Yanik Silver Shares His Secrets of Differentiating by Astonishing

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Yanik Silver, Internet legend, on how to make your brand, blog, show, or product stand out and astonish.

RISE271: From No-Brainer Pricing to Keeping Members Happy: What Stu McLaren Has Learned from 32,000 Membership Sites

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Stu McLaren, Internet entrepreneur and founder of WishList Member, on tips for creating a membership site, pricing, retention, and more.

RISE270: The Exact Formula to Create Webinars that Educate AND Sell (Without Being Pushy) with Geoff Ronning

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Geoff Ronning, creator of Stealth Seminar, on how to create a webinar that educates, get speople excited, and entices sales.

RISE269: From 0-$1,200,000 in Sales of Digital Products: Creator Of "Get 10,000 Fans" Brian Moran Reveals EXACTLY What He Did

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Brian Moran, creator of "Get 10,000 Fans", on how he went from 0-$1,200,000 in digital product sales in one year, his idea, packaging, pricing, and more.

RISE268: Behind-The-$500,000 Launch: Sean Malarkey Reveals the Secrets, the Technology and Everything Else You Want to Know

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Sean Malarkey on the behind-the-scenes details of his recent $500,000 product launch with Lewis Howes.

RISE267: Amazing Case Study: How Rosh Khan Went From $100 to $20,000 a Month in Revenue and Moved to Paradise

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Rosh Khan, Founder of SocialRank Media, on how he went from $100 to $20,000 per month in revenue, moved to paradise, and much more.

RISE266: How He Did It: Lewis Howes Reveals Exactly How His Latest Product Generated $400,000 in Sales in One Month

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Lewis Howes on how his latest product generated $400,000 in sales in one month, how they created the product, and much more.

RISE265: Getting Naked with Noah Kagan: How He Started AppSumo for $50 and Got Over 500,000 Subscribers

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, on how he started AppSumo for $50, how he gets folks to opt in, marketing successes and failures, and more.

RISE264: Creating Million Dollar Companies and Living on the Beach: A Candid Interview with Nathaniel Broughton

david@DSGagency.com (David Siteman Garland) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:11:53 -0400

In Today's Episode:

Interview with Nathaniel Broughton, successful entrepreneur who's built several multi-million dollar companies, on keys to success, his lifestyle, and more.