"I always say 100% that I'm almost surprised."Sean Ryan, host of Strange Currencies, sits down with Noelle Spagna, an experienced affiliate manager at the Motley Fool and dive into Noelle's journey into affiliate marketing, the evolution of the industry, and the importance of building relationships in a post-COVID world. As well, touching on the unique positioning of the Motley Fool in the financial guidance space, daily operations and challenges in affiliate management, personal wellness practices, and the significance of networking and mentorship in career growth. Noelle shares valuable insights and resources for personal and professional development, making this episode a rich source of information for listeners interested in marketing, finance, and personal growth.The affiliate marketing industry is relationship-driven and has evolved significantly over the years.Connect with Nicole Spagna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelle-spagna-93442914/Learn more about investment advice from Motley Fool: https://www.fool.com/Rotary, this podcast sponsor, is a rad publication for modern men: https://www.rotarydigital.net/Chapters00:00 Introduction01:03 Noelle's Journey into Affiliate Marketing02:51Evolution of Affiliate Marketing05:53 Building Relationships in a Post-COVID World08:55 The Motley Fool's Unique Positioning11:46 Daily Operations and Challenges in Affiliate Management15:07 Personal Habits and Wellness Practices19:04 Networking and Mentorship in Career Growth22:54 Resources for Personal and Professional Development#digitalmarketing #b2bpodcast #affiliatemarketing #career

This conversation underscores the importance of adapting to shifting dynamics while maintaining deep, meaningful connections with clients.

Sean and Jeff dive into the evolution of sales, exploring how technology has revolutionized outreach and relationship-building.

They emphasize the power of empathy in sales, the challenges of training and motivating remote teams, and the need for clear communication to cut through today’s digital noise.

Sharing proven strategies for effective outreach, focusing on understanding buyer motivations and using tech to create personalized experiences.

Stressing the value of face-to-face meetings, trust-building through empathy, and creative tactics like gifting and tracking engagement metrics to foster stronger client relationships.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sales Evolution

02:49 The Impact of Technology on Sales

05:47 Building Relationships in a Digital Age

09:03 The Role of Empathy in Sales

11:57 Training and Motivating Sales Teams

14:48 Effective Communication Strategies

18:10 Navigating the Sales Landscape Today

25:50 Effective Outreach Strategies

28:14 Leveraging Technology in Sales

31:28 Understanding Buyer Engagement

34:07 Personalization in Sales Communication

37:31 Creative Approaches to Client Engagement

40:14 The Importance of Face-to-Face Meetings

43:36 Building Trust and Empathy in Sales

"We pay you to stream music."

Dan Noveas, CEO of Mode Mobile, about the evolution of their company from a series of app experiments to a revolutionary earn OS that pays users for their engagement.

Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, including early ventures in arbitrage and the lessons learned from the hardware industry, ultimately leading to a focus on software solutions.

Noveas reflects on his experiences in business school, the value of connections, and the lessons learned from failures.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Strange Currencies and Mode Mobile

02:52 The Evolution of Mode Mobile: From Apps to Earn OS

06:12 Launching the Earn Phone: A New Market Approach

09:05 Market Opportunities: Understanding Global Dynamics

11:57 Lessons from Hardware: The Shift to Software

14:46 Entrepreneurial Journey: Early Ventures and Insights

18:06 Arbitrage and Innovation: The Path to Success

21:03 Reflections on Education and Entrepreneurship

30:58 The Value of Education and Networking

36:46 Entrepreneurial Milestones and Aha Moments

42:48 Navigating Business Challenges and Crowdfunding Innovations

49:35 Empowering Users and Investors through Community

55:20 Personal Development and Daily Habits