In this episode, Chris sits down with digital marketing expert Shane Barker to break down the real impact of reviews on Amazon and beyond. Shane shares practical insights on managing negative reviews, building brand trust, and why reputation management is no longer optional for modern businesses. Whether you sell on Amazon or rely on online reviews to drive growth, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

Main talking points:

• Why negative and critical reviews matter more than positive ones
• How Amazon reviews impact long-term brand trust
• Common mistakes businesses make with review management
• Expanding reputation strategy beyond Amazon to Google and social platforms
• Where to follow Shane for ongoing Amazon and marketing insights

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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, we sit down with Jon from Fiscal Advocate to talk about why understanding your numbers is non-negotiable if you want to build a healthy, scalable service business. We break down how business owners can get clarity, create a strong financial foundation, and make smarter decisions that support long-term growth.

What we cover:

• Why most service business owners struggle with their numbers
• How to build a solid financial foundation before scaling
• The importance of direction, clarity, and financial discipline
• Resources available for professional service companies
• Where to connect with John and Fiscal Advocate for ongoing support

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In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson welcomes Jeremy Vest, a veteran YouTube strategist. With two decades of experience, Jeremy provides a no-nonsense guide to achieving sustainable growth, moving past the common pitfalls that keep over 90% of creators from even reaching 1,000 subscribers. This is a crucial conversation for anyone looking to build a media company, from aspiring creators to small business owners.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why you must create content for the viewer, not for yourself, and why being a "generalist" on YouTube is a "very dangerous thing."
• The critical importance of narrowing down your niche, using the example of the world's most famous plumber, and why specificity (e.g., "skaters over 40") is essential to stand out from AI-generated content.
• The "Purpose, Passion, Profit" three-circle alignment necessary to sustain creativity over the long haul.
• The power of defining your value and mission in a six-word phrase to maintain focus and belief.
• The "Click, Watch, Like" algorithm framework and how to set the first two seconds of your video with high stakes to match your title and thumbnail intent.
• How Jeremy's company uses AI to find the titles, hooks, and scripts from the world's top-performing videos to create winning formulas.
• Why creators must have a "growth mindset" to improve by 1% every week, instead of quitting with a "fixed mindset."
• The smart way to monetize: never make more than 10% of your revenue from ads, prioritizing your own products/services, affiliate marketing, and brand partnerships.
• The "hard truth" most creators are not ready to hear about their journey to success.

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