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The Jon Morrow Show

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -

I'm Jon Morrow, and this is Break Through the Noise, a podcast where I show you how to stand out in a world where people are already inundated with content, where they are distracted by an endless stream of notifications from social media and their cell phones, and somehow, someway, you have to get their attention and make them listen. It's a battle, it's a war, and this is the podcast that shows you how to win, not just grabbing their attention for a moment, but turning people into lifelong fans who hang on your every word so you or your company or your clients never have to break through the noise again.

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Episodes

A Deep Dive into Growing a Massively Popular YouTube Channel

November 30, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Ever wondered how to grow a YouTube channel? Or how to create world-class video content people can't help but binge? Ed from Film Booth is one of the world's top YouTubers. He's the go-to person that everyone goes to if they're serious about growing their YouTube channel. And in this video, Ed is giving us a deep dive into his process.

How to Launch Your First Online Course with Marisa Murgatroyd

October 09, 2020 04:01 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Launching your first online course can be intimidating. I'll be straight with you - They can be profitable, but getting started is hard! I've brought in the big guns to talk to you today. Marisa Murgatroyd has helped beginners launch over 800 online courses, and she's who I would go to if I were starting today. Let's dive in.

How to Change the World - An Interview with Alex Charfen

October 02, 2020 04:01 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

Have you ever felt like you don't fit in with everyone else but you are driven make the world a better place? You might be genetically engineered to do just that. My mentor, Alex Charfen, has been studying entrepreneurs for years and he believes that these trailblazers are the evolution of hunters. Today's interview could be life-changing for anyone with that need to succeed. Let's dive in.

Don't Wait for the World to Return to Normal

August 28, 2020 04:01 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

Covid-19 has fundamentally changed how the world works. Some people are still waiting to return to normal, but if you want to thrive, you need to prepare for the world we are living in.  Today we're talking about permanent changes and how to adapt so you can continue to break through the noise. 

Personal Update: Lessons from a Near Death Experience

May 29, 2020 04:01 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

Since we last spoke, I almost died. Meningitis due to an allergic reaction has kept me from being with you for several weeks, but it's left me with some lessons to share. We're going to talk about disaster preparedness, the concept of fairness, and how aggressive actions create risk but may be worth it. Let's dive in. 

5 Favorite Messages from the Podcast So Far

April 24, 2020 04:30 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

It's officially been 5 months of the Break Through The Noise podcast. Jon thought he'd give everyone a chance to catch up with a recap of his 5 favorite messages from the podcast so far. 

Should You Be Advertising on Facebook in 2020

April 17, 2020 04:01 - 18 minutes - 26.8 MB

It's a tricky question even under normal circumstances, so you might feel torn. Most of the experts on advertising are running ads agencies so they are biased. Today I'll give you my unbiased opinion on when you should advertise and when you shouldn't.  Getting good info from my podcast? Consider subscribing and leaving a review. It really helps.

Sunny Lenarduzzi – Powerful Growth Strategies for YouTube and Instagram

April 10, 2020 04:30 - 49 minutes - 69.3 MB

How do you break through the noise on celebrity-filled platforms? How do you gain an audience among all the influencers on YouTube and Instagram? Sunny Lenarduzzi, one of the greatest social influencers in the world, talks about how each platform works, how to stand out, and how to earn the trust and respect of your audience.

Why I’m Spending a Fortune on Facebook Ads During Corona Virus

April 03, 2020 04:01 - 13 minutes - 19.8 MB

This week we get back to practical marketing tips, specifically for Facebook ads. Facebook is seeing a huge drop in ad sales, but Smart Blogger is ramping up our ads, almost tripling our Facebook ad spend. Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of what we're doing at Smart Blogger and letting you know why you might think about doing the same thing.  Liking the info you get from this podcast? I'd love to see your review on ITunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps. 

What to Do if You're Terrified About the Future

March 27, 2020 04:01 - 17 minutes - 25.9 MB

This episode is going to be different. No content tips or practical marketing advice. Today, I am talking about covid-19 and what's going on in the world. I want to talk to you from the heart about fear, crisis, and how to grow stronger in difficult times. 

5 Strange Opportunities for Creatives During the Quarantine

March 20, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 20.5 MB

Now is a scary time, but in every difficult situation, there are hidden possibilities. In the midst of all the chaos, creatives have unique opportunities to take advantage of and we're going to discuss those today.  Got some extra time? Subscribe and review to get the latest podcasts and help me reach new listeners. Reviewers rock.

Nick Nanton - How to be a World-Class Storyteller

March 13, 2020 04:01 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MB

In today's world, we're inundated with a million stories a day.  Telling a story that stands out can feel like a daunting task.  Today, Nick Nanton, winner of 15 Emmy awards and filmmaker behind over seventy documentaries, talks to me about what makes a good story and how to know when you need help telling yours.

The One-Page Document We Use to Plan Our Blog Posts

March 06, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutes - 24.3 MB

Not seeing the results you want on your blog? The difference between amateurs and pros is how much planning they do before writing. On this episode, I'll walk you through how we plan posts for Smart Blogger and give you the template you need for great results.  Template - https://smartblogger.com/content-brief-template Completed Templated - https://smartblogger.com/content-brief-example CMC webinar - https://pages.smartblogger.com/cmc-class/ Enjoying these podcasts? Getting some grea...

The 5 Best Types of Online Businesses for Beginners

February 28, 2020 05:01 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

These days it seems like everyone wants to start an online business. It's easy to do, but also easy to get overwhelmed. There are online courses, e-commerce stores, consulting, and the list goes on. In today's episode, I'm going to break down the categories, give you the pros and cons, and let you know which one is right for you.  If you're finding this show helpful, head over to ITunes to give me a review. It really helps and I appreciate it.   

Amy Porterfield: How to Be In the Spotlight Even When it Scares You

February 21, 2020 05:01 - 39 minutes - 37.5 MB

Sometimes the scariest part of starting a business is being the one that makes the decisions. That fear can keep you from ever starting a business, or it can make you take on a partner when you don't really need one. Amy Porterfield worked with partners for years until she realized those partnerships were preventing her from spreading her message the way she wanted to. Get ready for a very vulnerable interview about learning how to take charge and be the boss. 

James Altucher - How to Start a Personal Brand that Matters

February 14, 2020 04:58 - 56 minutes - 53.6 MB

Today I'm talking to James Altucher. If you've ever wanted to dive into starting a personal brand that matters and how to affect people in a meaningful way, this episode is for you.  A new Break Through the Noise podcast is published every week. Remember to hit that subscribe button and leave a review.

How to Live in Paradise for Cheap and Get Paid to Write

February 07, 2020 05:01 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

If you've ever thought about escaping to live in paradise, you need to listen to this episode. Tim Ferriss calls it geoarbitrage, living in a place expenses are low, but making your wages where payment is high. If you've never heard the term, this episode could change everything for you. It was a life-changing concept for me.    

How to Live in Paradise for Cheap and Get Paid to Writer

February 07, 2020 05:01 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

If you've ever thought about escaping to live in paradise, you need to listen to this episode. Tim Ferriss calls it geoarbitrage, living in a place expenses are low, but making your wages where payment is high. If you've never heard the term, this episode could change everything for you. It was a life-changing concept for me.    

Perfectionism Can Be A Good Thing!

January 31, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MB

You've been told perfectionism is bad, to let things go, to stop obsessing over details, but the best artists are obsessed with quality. How do you release really good work without becoming the bad type of perfectionist? In this episode, I'll show you how.   

Why You Don't Have Time to Create Content

January 24, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MB

Finding time to create can be difficult. Do you find yourself constantly promising yourself that you'll make time to create and constantly breaking that promise? Do you feel guilty about not making time to create? Maybe you're bewildered at how to get out of the cycle. Today we're going to snap you out of it and get you creating the content you should be creating!   10 Episodes and I'm not stopping anytime soon! Break Through The Noise has a new episode every week. Subscribe now to make ...

Why You Can't Find Time To Create

January 24, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MB

Finding time to create can be difficult. Do you find yourself constantly promising yourself that you'll make time to create and constantly breaking that promise? Do you feel guilty about not making time to create? Maybe you're bewildered at how to get out of the cycle. Today we're going to snap you out of it and get you creating the content you should be creating!   10 Episodes and I'm not stopping anytime soon! Break Through The Noise has a new episode every week. Subscribe now to make ...

Should You Even Start A Blog in 2020?

January 17, 2020 05:01 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MB

Anyone who has tried starting a blog has seen how complicated it is. It’s more difficult now than ever before. Should you go for it, or has the opportunity passed you by? If you’ve been agonizing over the decision, today you get your answer. Make sure to hit subscribe and leave a review. Subscribers rock!

Neil Patel – How I Used Ghost Writers for HUNDREDS of Posts

January 10, 2020 06:01 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MB

Neil Patel is a crazy-successful digital marketing influencer, the brain behind Ubersuggest, and my former boss. Like many influencers, he has worked with ghostwriters to produce the massive amount of content on his sites. Today Neil Patel talks about why he started working with ghostwriters, how to get the best content from them, and why he doesn't work with them anymore. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It’s how we grow and keep offering you great episodes.

3 Hacks For Building a World-Class Network Without Leaving Home

January 03, 2020 05:01 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know." Question is, how do you make those connections? In this episode, I’ll teach you three hacks you can execute from the comfort of your own home without seeing anyone face-to-face. I’ve used them hundreds of times to work up from nothing and still continue to use them on billionaires and celebrities. Speaking of connections, I have some great interviews coming up. I'll be chatting with the world's #1 SEO expert, one of the most powerful female podc...

How to Get More Website Traffic, Explained in Plain English

December 27, 2019 05:01 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MB

Getting website traffic is overwhelming. Dozens of different, complicated techniques. Nobody agrees which works best. You just know increasing traffic is never free. Should you sink time into becoming an expert or money into acquiring an expert? Which has the best ROI? The answer…think like an investor, not a treasure hunter

Why It's Good to Be in a Crowded Niche (Seriously)

December 20, 2019 05:01 - 11 minutes - 12 MB

You may have heard "you go rich in your niche" but thats only true if you are creating a product. As a blogger or a content marketer, your job is to cast a wide net, to catch people before they are even aware of their opportunities. Data proves that the most successful people are the ones talking about the same few topics as everyone else. Here's how you can use the same strategy to succeed.This podcast has new episodes every week. Hit subscribe to get the latest info, and while you're at it...

Advice for Creative People Trapped in Boring Jobs

December 11, 2019 22:01 - 17 minutes - 17 MB

Creative people don’t get a job because they want to. They think it’s their only option. How do you compete? How do you live authentically and still make a good living as a creative person?  There is a $412b industry for creative people that most people don't even know about. Jobs start at $50k a year with no college degree for writers, designers, and photographers. It’s not a dream. It’s a reality.  Want to start making a living on your own terms? Visit smartblogger.com/writingclass for m...

Rachel Miller – The Quirky Mom Who Got 3 Million Facebook Fans

December 06, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MB

You may have never heard of Rachel Miller, but in my opinion, she is the smartest facebook person in the world. She's used facebook to drive tens of millions of visitors to her pages for free. That's right. No ads. No payment for traffic. How does she do it? In my first guest interview, she's going to tell you how you can get started from scratch.  Don't forget to hit subscribe and leave me a review! Reviews are awesome.

The 3 Biggest Lessons from Getting Over 200 Million Visitors

November 27, 2019 02:35 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MB

Today's unique content is applicable whether you're a beginner or an advanced blogger. If I could go back to the beginning of my writing career to tell my younger self the three biggest things I would learn in 10 years of blogging, these are the lessons I would share to put myself on the right path. If you want to know how to make people care, how to model yourself after the masters, and how to stand out in the competitive world of writing, keep listening.  Don't forget to hit subscribe an...

What To Do If You're A Nobody

November 26, 2019 22:44 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB

If you're a beginner and you don't have connections, you might feel like you can't compete. It's not a hopeless situation. In this episode, we're going to get really practical and dive into step-by-step tactics for beginning without a large platform.   Don't forget to hit subscribe and leave a review. Reviewers are the coolest people!

Don't Let Self-Doubt Hold You Back

November 22, 2019 00:48 - 7 minutes - 8.51 MB

Breaking through the noise is one of the most intimidating problems we run up against. A lot of beginners feel like they are too small to even compete. But here's the question: If you have a message to spread...are you going to let intimidation hold you back? Accomplishing incredible things is about unthinking, irrational defiance and flipping the bird to feelings of self-doubt. This is just the first episode, but you're going to want to hit subscribe to keep up on all the great info. 

Don't let self-doubt hold you back

November 22, 2019 00:48 - 7 minutes - 8.51 MB

Breaking through the noise is one of the most intimidating problems we run up against. A lot of beginners feel like they are too small to even compete. But here's the question: If you have a message to spread...are you going to let intimidation hold you back? Accomplishing incredible things is about unthinking, irrational defiance and flipping the bird to feelings of self-doubt.

Introducing...Break Through the Noise

November 22, 2019 00:47 - 43 seconds - 1.95 MB

In Break Through the Noise, Jon Morrow teaches you how to create high-quality content so you can rise above all the noise out there and create life-long fans so you'll never have to break through the noise again.