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

Today on The Rise To The Top: The #1 Non-Boring Business Show: *WARNING*: Today’s show is incredibly badass. If you don’t like awesomeness, I would avoid it like the plague. Brian Moran, creator of Get 10,000 Fans, reveals exactly how he went from 0-$1,200,000 in digital product sales in one year, including everything from idea, packaging, pricing, marketing (he used ONE marketing tactic, seriously ONE), technology used, and much more. Boom.

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Brian Moran

In his own words:

In August of 2009, I had recently graduated college with a degree in marketing management and yet found myself beginning a career that had nothing to do with marketing. I was engaged at the time, and started to think about my future and path over the next couple years.

I had played baseball in college and my career had come to an end after a short stint in semi-pro baseball. So I began thinking what if there was a way for me to merge my two passions, baseball and marketing, together and actually start to create a new hobby for myself? I had always dreamt of owning my own company one day, so I began searching … Read More »

Brian Clark

Brian Clark is founder of Copyblogger and CEO of Copyblogger Media, a serial entrepreneur, and a recovering attorney.

Brian built three successful offline businesses using online marketing techniques before moving to a completely online business model. The result of that move – Copyblogger Media – is an innovative company that provides the advice and solutions that empower people to successfully grow their businesses through social media and online marketing.

Over the years, people have said a lot of nice things about Copyblogger and Brian:

• Advertising Age ranks Copyblogger as a top marketing blog in its Power150 list.
• The Guardian named Copyblogger one of the world’s 50 most powerful blogs.
• Brian Clark was ranked #3 of the 100 Most Influential Online

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How Successful Mediapreneurs Monetize Their Blogs, Podcasts and Web Shows

If I had $1 for every time I’ve received an email like this:

“David, how do I make money from my blog/web show/podcast?”

or

“Hey David, how do I get sponsors? Is that the right way I should monetize?”

I would have, um, numerous $1 bills sitting around.

While I would be surprised if I received a bunch of emails about where I get my haircut, these questions don’t surprise me at all because they are freakin’ important and there isn’t a ton of information out there about it, other than fluffy theory.

Making money is important. And unless your blog/web show/podcast is a hobby (nothing wrong with that…but I have a feeling yours isn’t), making money from something you … Read More »

How Unconventional Entrepreneur Ria Sharon Overhauled Her Business To Spend More Time With Her Kids

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Today’s guest, Ria Sharon, has been on a journey over the last year to rethink her business (like many of us…including myself). Not what business she is in, but rather how she spends her time and where she puts her efforts.

Ria has been on a quest to spend more time with her kids. In this interview, we discuss what specific steps she took to make it happen. Because, honestly, there is more to life than just business and working 10,000 hours … Read More »

Want To Get More Done? Peter Shankman’s Advice For Entrepreneurs On Getting Up Earlier

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When it comes to getting things done, Peter Shankman is more machine than man. For example:

• Peter is best known for founding Help A Reporter Out (HARO), which in under a year became the de-facto standard for thousands of journalists looking for sources on deadline, offering them more than 200,000 sources around the world looking to be quoted in the media. (Check out Peter’s first appearance on The Rise To The Top discussing how he built HARO.)
• Peter has completed

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The Creative Entrepreneur’s Guide To Thinking Like A Publisher

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This an important topic for all of us regardless if you are just getting started publishing content or are a veteran (hey, we all need reminders and new ideas, right?).

Enter today’s guest, Rebecca Lieb, to help us all out. A few fun facts about Rebecca:

• She’s done a lot in the digital marketing world, to say the least.
• She’s globally recognized as an expert on digital marketing, advertising, publishing and media.
• She’s a consultant, author, and sought-after speaker.
• She’s the

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Rebecca Lieb

Rebecca Lieb is globally recognized as an expert on digital marketing, advertising, publishing and media. A consultant, author, and sought-after speaker, she’s the former vice president of Econsultancy’s US operations. She was VP and editor-in-chief of The ClickZ Network for over seven years. For a portion of that time, Rebecca also ran Search Engine Watch. She consults on content strategy for a variety of brands and professional trade organizations. Earlier, Rebecca held executive marketing and communications positions at strategic e-services consultancies, including Siegel+Gale, and has worked in the same capacity for global entertainment and media companies including Universal Television & Networks Group (formerly USA Networks International) and Bertelsmann’s RTL Television. As a journalist, she’s written on media for numerous … Read More »

Real Man Of Genius: Bob Lachky Reflects On His Career At Anheuser-Busch

Note: This interview originally aired on The Rise To The Top in 2009 on ABC.

Bob Lachky is the former Chief Creative Officer at Anheuser Busch and the man behind the most iconic advertising campaigns of all time including the Budweiser Frogs, Lizard, Wassup?, and Bud Light Real Men of Genius Campaign.

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Daymond John

A young entrepreneur, an industry pioneer, a highly regarded marketing expert, and a man who has surpassed new heights of commercial and financial success are just a few ways people have described Daymond John. Over the last 20 years, Daymond has evolved from one of the most successful fashion icons of his generation to one of the most sought after branding experts, business, and motivational speakers in the country.

Daymond’s creative vision and strong knowledge of the marketplace helped him create one of the most iconic fashion brands in recent years. FUBU, standing for “For Us By Us”, represented a lifestyle that was neglected by other clothing companies. Realizing this need in the marketplace, Daymond created the untapped urban apparel … Read More »