What Expert Authority World™ is saying about the show:

  • Great show!
    by Gisele_Oliveira from United States

    I'm absolutely hooked on this podcast! Huge kudos to Mario for consistently delivering top-notch episodes. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • Amazing Guests, Real World Advice
    by Demi @ Comcastro.com from United States

    Just wanted to say thank you, Mario! Great practical ideas and such enthusiasm. I recommend this show for anyone looking to change their mindset through access to access to some great real world inspiration.

  • These podcasts have some great nuggets!!
    by Jen from Fort Worth from United States

    Mario has an A guest list that go out of their way to give you their best tips to be successful in your business endeavor. I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time. Highly recommend!

  • Inspiring Real World and Practical
    by SheriTraxler from United States

    Love the inspiration of “hey if they can do this so can I “ And that there is practical ideas from their expertise too Also love the variety of times

  • SUPER PRO production, and better content
    by JoshRamsey from South Africa

    Hits the nail on the head, and brings practical insight while doing it!

  • Enthusiasm and experience
    by Cfow110 from United States

    Mario is an enthusiastic experienced interviewer. He creates conversations with great content but also leaves room for some whimsy with his imperfect action round questions.

  • What an Enjoyable Show!
    by BretRidgway from United States

    Mario Frachini is the consummate pro when it comes to being a podcast host. The time just flew by and the conversation was great!

  • Great Show!
    by erseburse from United States

    Always providing great content- keep it up!

  • Insightful, inspiring and empowering!!
    by Anya Bartholomew from United States

    This is a gem!! You've got to pay attention to "little" things to appreciation the power of this incredible useful information!! The more you listen, the more you love it! Try and you'll see!!

  • Love love love
    by Tanyamariedube from Canada

    What a great show. I loved listening to your episode with Dave Lorenzo on the 60 Second Sale. As someone who loves sales (but loathed them when I started with cold calls and cold door knocking), I loved what he said about hearing the word “no”. In sales, we are trained to look for the no’s. It makes us really good at it if we can really get into it. What you two were talking about with regard to how our limitations are i’’our minds really resonated with me. I love that because it’s a game changer when you understand that sales is just about helping people solve a massive problem and getting paid for it and then taking imperfect action, get on your feet and have fun. Thanks so much! Love this show.

  • Amazing podcast!
    by maddie@podcastingyou from United States

    This podcast is incredibly informative and empowering! Each episode is an insightful deep dive into an entrepreneurial story that highlights tenacity, innovation, and advice to help you level up in your own journey.

  • INSIGHTFUL!
    by Mitko I. from Bulgaria

    A ton of value, keep rocking!

  • Great show!
    by Gisele_Oliveira from United States

    I love this show. The host is really entertaining and the content is pure gold. This podcast became my top show. Keep up the great work, Mario!

  • Insightful and wide ranging
    by purpletom111 from United Kingdom

    This is an excellent podcast for anyone looking to optimise their business. Mario is a fabulous host with brilliant questions and a relaxed, friendly demeanour. I loved Episode 261 about Growth Marketing, really useful - high product quality is the best marketing strategy out there!

  • Brilliant insights from the best…
    by jxywvut from United States

    No matter what big business mountain you are trying to summit, the EA podcast has something amazing to inspire and teach you how to start or scale your venture. I love tuning in every day to learn actionable insights from a new expert or industry. So much value to sink your teeth into. Give it a listen!

  • Top Notch Quality Content for Authentic Leaders
    by dropinceo from United States

    A meticulous production, a highly professional host with authentic conversation creates an amazing experience for the listener. A must listen for insights and inspiration for the Entreprener or C-Suite Leader.

  • Love it!
    by Mariann!! from United States

    It’s definitely worth your time if you are trying to stay informed.

  • Actionable and Inspiring
    by Ben_Cook28 from United States

    I appreciate the authenticity, quality of the guests, and insights from this podcast

  • Essential content for your entrepreneurial journey
    by MCarmen Baldovi from United Kingdom

    Mario’s interviews are full of valuable tips from business experts that you shouldn’t miss in your entrepreneurial journey. Listening to this podcast is being a massive help for me and I hope it is for you.

  • Wealth of Information
    by KPM D. from United States

    Great interviews. Always great to have the opportunity to hear from experts in their fields and glean from their years of wisdom. Keep up the good work!

  • Packed with actionable content!
    by mwforrester from United States

    Mario has a top-notch podcast with outstanding guests! I’m able to come away with information that I can apply to my own business, to generate growth and increase my ability to provide positive impact. When you spend your time to listen to an episode of EA Effect you can be sure that you will get an amazing return on time investment.

  • Powerful!
    by MichaelUnbroken from United States

    This is the show I needed 13 years ago before I ruined my first business. I think being able to have tangible and practical insight from people who are one step ahead of you is everything congrats to Mario for an amazing show! - @MichaelUnbroken

  • First Rate Host and Brilliant Guests
    by Wade Galt from United States

    Mario is an extremely well prepared and professional host that gets the best out of his guests. He interviews fundamentally sound guests to share powerful business strategies and wisdom. Definitely worth your time to listen.

  • Great show.
    by mdaciuk from Canada

    Excellent interviews and guests. Liked the show on how to defend your reputation. “Customers, communities and critics.” Good way at looking at stakeholders. Thanks for the great content.

  • Great topics - and tips!
    by Kate | EOFire from United States

    Loving Mario’s podcast! Not only does he hit so many great topics, but his episodes are filled with tips and strategies you can actually use right now. For example, I just listened to his episode about Podmatch with Alex SanFilippo, and Mario doesn’t just read off a list of questions and move through the interview robotically - he actually has a conversation, and shares his own experiences with the power of guest podcasting and why others should be doing this to grow their own audience. Thank you, Mario! Keep up the heat!

  • So glad I found this podcast!
    by Nate804 from United States

    I’m so excited to continue jumping into episodes of this podcast. So much knowledge from so many successful business men & women. Adding this to my weekly workflow for sure!

  • So much information
    by abal31 from United States

    Such a great show. So much information and helps with many areas of our business.

  • 0285: Sales Driven Agency: Helping Founders Become Predictable, Sustainable and Scalable
    by Mary2577 from Philippines

    Thank you so much and keep on doing more great show.

  • Easily One of My Favorites
    by ScottDGray from United States

    I recently discovered Expert Authority Effect. It’s quickly worked it’s way onto my list of must listen podcasts. The episodes are less than an hour and packed with great information from top-level entrepreneurs.

  • Priceless Content!
    by megan@podcastingyou from United States

    Mario does such a good job covering a variety of topics. His guests offer awesome advice as well. I would recommend this show to anyone looking to learn more about entrepreneurship!

  • Very helpful
    by Luke and Susie from Australia

    As a business owner I love being challenged to see things a different way and be reminded of how to do thing better. This podcast has been so helpful to do that.

  • Great Show
    by emj-js from United States

    Mario does an excellent job being fun an entertaining while asking insightful questions to draw out the experise of his guests. Thoughtful, helpful conversations to make work and life better. Thanks!

  • Smart Ways to Gift
    by Michelle Kaplan from United States

    I learned some key things during Mario's interview with Chelsea Martin on gifting. What stands out is how impactful direct mail really is and how important a customized presentation of your products not only creates happy customers, but also a great referral source. Thank you!

  • Heart Centered Success
    by Macnjacs from United States

    Your interview with Brandon Fong was great. I appreciated the fact you started with the 3 steps, it was so valuable it really made me want to hear more. Thanks!

  • Love this show!
    by Gisele_Oliveira from United States

    This is so far my favorite podcast. It’s been my weekly dose of motivation and inspiration. Keep up the great work, Mario !

  • So much value!
    by Loose Seeds from United States

    The conversation with James, Sana and John Lee Dumas was awesome. Unique questions were asked by the hosts and JLD responded with gems that I stick right into my pocket. Thanks for this valuable info on how to up my podcasting game guys!

  • Always Enjoy Mario's Interviews!
    by HarloB from United States

    I really enjoy Mario and his shows. The Stress and Anger in the Workplace episode was great because it cut to the chase of all the issues around this topic. Great interview!

  • Great Podcast
    by 11Dreamer11 from United States

    Really interesting interviews that are really well done! Great listen and great for inspiration.

  • Innovative
    by Michelle Kaplan from United States

    I love Mario's energy! It captures my attention throughout his podcasts. Listenng to him and his guests, their ideas, actions, and accomplishments makes me brainstorm what's next for my business. Relevant and fresh!

  • Inspiriation 7 Days A Week!
    by ST Rappaport | LifePix from United States

    Mario doesn't miss a day. No matter what is going on, there's an episode relase. Mario is on a mission and nothing is going to stop him. He's a real model to be doing these interviews!

  • An Expert on Experts!
    by Powerful Eric from United States

    Love this show! Mario's show is a asset to podcasting. Thanks for helping others Mario!

  • Now I know
    by Margo Lovett from United States

    Mario, I see how active and generous you are in Podcast Paradise. Today, I listened to a few of your shows - episodes 1 & 59. Episode 1 brought me into the moment of prayer. You produced a show according to the Spirit. Now I know why you are so generous, able to operate from your seat of genius. Margo Lovett

  • Keeping the Books
    by E-World from United States

    Great interview with Judith keeping Net Profits as key thing to look at. Interesting point she made some owners make 30 millions but not enough Net to take a paycheck.

  • Excellent podcast
    by Atomickitten99 from United States

    I’m enjoying the guest interviews. They are packed full of great nuggets! Thank you.

  • Unique - Engaging - Bold
    by Paul D Johnson from United States

    As host of interveiw based The God Zone Show podcast I fournd Mario's show uniquely valuable in providing inpriation and engouragment for my work.

  • Fun, insightful, and quality production
    by koltrass from United States

    Mario brings in top-notch guests for engaging conversations on a variety of topics. Moreover, his attention to technical (e.g. audio, editing) quality is obvious and makes a difference. Listen to be entertained and enlightened!

  • Inspiring interviews to take the next step!
    by BillableWithBaby from United States

    Inspiring interviews with interesting entrepreneurs inform and motivate you to take things to the next level. Always good things to learn and implement. Thank you Mario!

  • Pure value, I love it
    by Jdoggg222 from United States

    Mario has a way of asking the questions I am wondering as the guest is speaking. He seems to intentionally ask the questions that most benefit you as a listener. Great podcast!

  • Loved the Craig Handley Episode
    by MHillfan from United States

    Mario’s energy is infectious and Craig Handley is a character and some. But really every episode brings out the uniqueness of each guest. This pod has become one of my must listens›

  • Inspiring. Informative.
    by SunDevil from United States

    Mario is incredibly inspiring and does something few other podcast hosts can manage to do… allow his guests to actuall talk at length and answer his questions. He offers great information and I really appreciate that he is invested in what his guests have to offer as well. Other podcasts come across as an ego stroke for the host, but this podcast is truly here to help guests share their stories as well to the benefit of the listener. Worth subscribing.

  • Game changer
    by TimLawson21 from United States

    This podcast is informative and inspiring. I love it!

  • If you are a wanna be entrepreneur look no further!
    by Elisa Di Napoli from United Kingdom

    Great podcast full of interesting insights. The host is engaging and thoughtful and I can say I have enjoyed listening to each episode!

  • Amazing Interviews not to miss!!!
    by Jbower1282 from United States

    Consistantly uniques interviews or amazing people really making it happen.

  • Mario is a great host with great questions!
    by alexdesigns from United States

    Take a few minutes out of your day to listen to Mario. He is a super smart guy and I love the questions he asks his guests.

  • A great podcast for dreamers and do-ers!
    by Chiquita2727 from United States

    Lots of great information and inspiration for anyone who wants to turn dreams into reality. Mario brings a lot of spot-on information to this podcast.

  • Great Show
    by Palminchen from London from United Kingdom

    Love the broad selection of topics for inner

  • Amazing inspirational stories
    by colas_18 from United Kingdom

    This podcast is so good. The stories from the people sharing their stories about their struggles in life and how they overcame these struggles is just inspirational and helped me push harder when things get tough. Keep up the good work with these amazing interviews Mario.

  • Fantastic
    by sttoggyigctdrvy from United States

    Mario goes above & beyond on his show. Lots of great information for his listeners!

  • Top Learning
    by BLNT PPTT from Hungary

    Love hearing these great interviews with a great host. Keep up the good work!

  • Mario inspires!
    by Fatherof10yrold from United States

    These interviews are fantastic. Mario inspires with great questions that draw out great answers from his guests!

  • Expert authority!
    by Tara Williams Phone from United States

    Mario shares some amazing people on this podcast and they have some gold to share!

  • Great show!
    by Karen @ Interview Valet from United States

    Mario is an awesome podcast host! I love the FB Live interviews and the opportunity for listeners to engage in real time. The audio and video quality is spot on every time. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything! You won't be sorry.

  • A Podcasters Inspiration!
    by JamieKullman from United States

    Mario has so much insight and delivers such incredible value through his show. I just started listening, but I've already learned so much from him and his wonderful interviews. Keep up the awesome work!!

  • Quality professionalism
    by VirtForce from United States

    I can’t say enough about how pristine and professional Mario is in his interviews. He truly wants his guests to have the best experience and recording possible. And not to mention he is fun and knows how to put people at ease in front of the camera.

  • How to conquer your limiting beliefs
    by Dave4syth from United States

    Listen to episode 103 an dlearn how to overcome your limiting beliefs. Great advice.

  • I can’t believe how much I learned in just one episode
    by AwesomeMontana from United States

    Mario is knowledgeable, curious and able to bring great guests that deliver value that every business needs to understand! Outstanding podcast!

  • Great content!
    by Cory Lee Leadership from United States

    Mario does a great job of providing relevant information and bringing on guests to share their expertise in a variety of fields. Highly recommend his podcast!

  • Fascinating interviews
    by Bill Ringle from United States

    Mario brings on accomplished guests and draws out their expertise and stories in a way that leaves me on the edge of my seat. Keep up the great work, Mario!

  • Love It!
    by Laura Moreno Cabanillas from India

    Loving this podcasts, an entrepreneur I really appreciate the energy and passion being shared to help us grow our business. Keep up the great work.

  • Boost my Amazon sales!
    by SurvivalDad from United States

    I tap Amazon as one of my sales channels and your interview with John Ghiorso was an eye-opener. Ignore at your own peril!

  • Great Podcast for Leaders
    by grice79 from United States

    So much great advice from great people. I especially liked the recent episode on upping your presentation game. Very helpful!!

  • Interesting and USEFUL
    by Banking On Music from United States

    I love being able to use the info provided by your interviewers to make my career more successful!

  • Love It!
    by LauraMore from United States

    I loved the Memorial Day episode, Mario! Thanks so much for creating this awesome podcast!

  • Memorial Day
    by Dave4syth from United States

    I really enjoyed the Memorial Day episode. It was a sincere and heart felt tribute to our veterans.

  • Flawless interview style
    by GninraeL14 from United States

    Mario makes everyone appear even more interesting to me. Great format and style!

  • Come here for value
    by Joshua User 202! from Canada

    Really appreciated this podcast for the raw, genuine interviews. Love it!

  • Crisp and interesting interviews
    by Joel Goobich from United States

    As someone who created one of the first podcasts dedicated to video marketing, I was very impressed by your recent episode about using video. Your interview style is crisp and interesting

  • If you are in business, this podcast needs to be on your playlist.
    by Macstephen1 from United States

    Mario has a great conversational style that helps his guests shine. This show is a must if you have an entrepreneurial spirit. It provides thought provoking content that will help any businessperson in their quest for success.

  • New Subscriber here and on your YouTube Channel
    by Angela Brown Oberer from United States

    Wow Mario you have a real knack for interviewing. You ask great questions and have a fun way of keeping the conversations lively and interesting. After listening to your episode with Owen Video I subscribed to your podcast and then I hunted you down on YouTube. High Five and great job!

  • Very Professional & Engaging Show!
    by Mitche Graf from United States

    Mario is extremely engaging and can hold your attention, and is a great interviewer! He has some great guests that really get into the details of running a successful business. Keep up the great work Mario!

  • Great Content
    by Pilar S. from United States

    Excellent! LOTS of advice from experts. The most recent episode talks about speaking–a must-listen for anyone who presents or is thinking about presenting.

  • Great content!
    by @Mentally_Strong from United States

    I really enjoy your podcast each time I listen. The content helps any entreprenur level up with they do. Keep it up and thanks for each episode.

  • Professional and Informative
    by Bruce at Mindfulness Mode from Canada

    Mario Fachini is an excellent interviewer and has terrific guests on the show. I highly recommend this podcast.

  • Great Podcast
    by Amber Fuhriman from United States

    I love the topic of this podcast. The episode with Tod Lindsay is super super helpful!!

  • Great find!
    by Reed Stiles from United States

    Great message and content. Stumbled upon this due to the cool logo, stayed for the content.

  • Great show and great host!
    by Laurapowers44 from United States

    Love what Mario offers! So glad he is doing his show and providing all this helpful info! Keep them coming!

  • Walks the walk
    by Me15463 from United States

    Mario encapsulates everything he talks about on the show. Be sure to tune in to this!

  • Honest and authentic
    by Deano3622 from United Kingdom

    Wow, just come across this podcast. Mario is such an awesome guy. He comes across so honest and genuine. Loved the content. I honestly don’t know where you find the time?! Keep it up Mario, love how honest and real you are!

  • Walks the walk
    by Me15463 from United States

    Mario encapsulates everything he talks about on the show. Be sure to tune in to the this!

  • Great and insightful!
    by Karty12345 from Australia

    I really enjoyed this podcast, so much relevant content. Thank you!

  • So much Value..!
    by Alex Dali Rizo from United States

    Great content, I really recommend this to any Entrepreneur looking to excel in their path, Mario brings topic experts to teach and inspire your day

  • Inspirational Intentional Information
    by 10Kforte from United States

    This podcast shares the stories from people that are doing whatever it takes to rise up and help others along the way. “What Are You Made Of” is one of the many messages shared on the podcast. There are so many takeaways that are applicable to anyone. I really enjoyed listening.

  • Wow!
    by Tyscoaching from Australia

    Just listened to the 'rescue site AED Program' episode! If you love epic stories and inspirational people, this is the podcast for you!

  • Motivation on Tap
    by AnthonyPGarcia from United States

    Mario brings on some of the most impactful entrepreneurs to hear from. He dives into the key performance factors of their business. He extracts information very well and keeps the show flowing very smoothly. Definitely a show to subscribe to!

  • Starting a Movement
    by JustMe2say from United States

    There are many areas of business and entrepreneurs have an opporunity to gain some insight with this podcast. Excellent interviews!

  • Great Podcast For Entrepreneurs!
    by The Big Game Hunter from United States

    Full of knowledgeable guests and useful information that will help you accomplish your goals in business and in life!

  • Mario Truly Care About His Guests
    by Podcast Junkies from United States

    Having met Mario and spent time with him at Podfest I can truly say that he is passionate about his show. He’s genuine and that clearly comes through in his own story and what he brings to every interview.

  • Put your thinking cap on!
    by Sergeson from United States

    This is probably one of the most information dense podcasts I’ve listened to in many moons. Each episode could easily be expanded out into 2 or 3 hours. Mario does a great job of asking the right questions to get his guests to reveal great tips, tricks and advice. Sure a lot of information can be applied to an entrepreneur but I found a lot of advice applicable to my personal life. This podcast is definitely worth my time to listen to and I’m looking forward to more episodes to come. Great job!

  • Relavant for anyone!
    by HarloB from United States

    I really enjoy Mario and his shows. The Stress and Anger in the Workplace episode was great because it cut to the chase of all the issues around this topic. Great interview!

  • Mario nails it!
    by Mickiezada from United States

    I've listened to Mario for a long time...his podcast is well produced, his guests are influencers and authentic authority, and chock full of insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs. Love it!

  • Mario is the real deal
    by jamesnewcomb.io from United States

    I’ve known Mario personally and professionally for over a year now. He is genuinely interested in helping people succeed, and consistently over delivers in his interactions and valuable advice with fellow entrepreneurs, podcasters, what have you. In this era of showmen who “give value” only if they think they’ll get something in return, Mario stands out as a man among men. Listen to his show and learn what true leadership and value in the marketplace mean.

  • Listening On My Entrepreneurial Journey
    by FromLisa2 from United States

    I was surprised when I stumbled over the servant leadership that shows up in these episodes. It's collaborative. It's focused on relationships with clients versus transactions. I especially enjoyed the episode on getting clients without "selling" because it's more about genuine relationship building.

  • A Gift
    by Lisa Vogt from United States

    Mario uses all his talents, gifts and abilities to produce this life affirming show. It's incredible that we are able to grow our abilities and develop our talents and gifts just through subscribing and listening. Thank you Mario!

  • This show is ON FIRE!
    by tibor.mindsethorizon from United States

    Love your show Mario! Your niche is close to mine but I focus more on mindset and manifestation in a business setting. I tuned into episode #103 with Karen Brown which is dope! Keep up the great work!

  • Entrepreneur Must Listen
    by HWoodwriter from United States

    If you’re an entrepreneur this is a must listen show. So many inside tips and thought processes behind moving your business forward. Mario does a great job with the guests by asking the right questions at the right time. He and his guests give the information you need to grow your business and leadership skills.

  • What a show!!
    by CWLuecke from United States

    Man, do I love interviews with world-changers! Mario does an excellent job gathering the cream of the crop for his show and giving insightful interviews. Check it out!

  • Loved it!
    by Seodrigo from United States

    This interview was very enjoyable. Mario brought on a wise guest by the name of Michael Lauria. I loved the interview and Michael's perspective on the topic. He had wonderful insights and around min 31, he hit something very profound. Excited to share what I learned today with others. Way to go!

  • Great listen
    by trinity3712 from United States

    Good listen. Great range of guests and topics. Something here is you keep listening will help you in many areas of life and leadership b

  • Great Knowledge!
    by Jon Vroman FRD from United States

    Great show Mario! So much valuable information in one episode!

  • Excellent show, very imformative!
    by Shaolin Soprano from United States

    Mario loving the podcast bro, great content, immense value. Enjoying these interviews!!!

  • Helpful Information!
    by The Medicare Nation from United States

    Love the valuable information on these episodes! Lots of tips & tricks for every Entrepreneur to use. Kudos Mario! Diane Daniels Host of Medicare Nation

  • Love Mario’s Attitude
    by marisaimon from United States

    Mario’s heart shines through his interviews, making these fun and positive, and the people he brings on offer such a wealth of knowledge.

  • Lots of Great Info!
    by DarlajPowell from United States

    Mario provides lots of great info and advice in this 7 day a week show.

  • Great Content!
    by LanceJohnson_ from United States

    Mario does a great job of share valuable information that every entrepreneur could use and apply to their journey. Great work! 🙂

  • Important information!
    by Allmenow from United States

    Very engaging information. Mario draws out experiences and knowledge from his guests. Loved the show!

  • Difference-Maker
    by Unlimited Beliefs from United States

    Mario is a master at bringing out, shining a light on, and internalizing the difference-making mindset. His knowledge and experience and mission enable him to synthesize information into diamonds for all of us! What you want is accessible by taking in this show!

  • Excellent Information
    by Stallion golf from United States

    Great advice and information with a wonderful blend of topics! Loved the episode with the british healthcare professional and the ideas shared on how to make the industry better.

  • Motivating and valuable information
    by Calvin Javier from United States

    Great insight on mindset from business leaders and entrepreneurs making things happen. Definitely worth your attention. Will be listening and learning more!

  • Good information
    by FIRE NATION! from United States

    Engaging interview with a british health pro, I was surprised to hear the similarties and the application she has for making healthcare better

  • Greatness
    by MiaSportFanatic from United States

    Have had the chance to listen to one show so far but man, we should be paying for this information. Lots of greatness. Thanks for the heart to serve.

  • Listen to the experts - and thrive!
    by The Marketing Book Podcast from United States

    There's a lot of advice out there these days but, sadly, a lot (and I mean a LOT) of is from people with little to no expertise. That's not the case with this gem of a show. Listen to what the experts say and profit from the experience!

  • Show is amazing!
    by JohnnySwim32 from United States

    I love learning about mindset and how to master my thoughts. This show provide the tools!

  • Great show!
    by Jefferson_79 from United States

    Great information for all businesses.

  • Good value!
    by Audrey purplele from United States

    Great information that applies to any business! I really felt he provided value for my time.

  • Interesting Topic
    by Eric Oler from United States

    Interesting topic. Great interviews. Keep up the hard work!

  • Helpful Advice from Experts
    by ichuck2 from United States

    Mario talks to experts in a wide range of subject matters and asks good questions to pull out helpful advice.

  • What a great show!
    by Christopher List from United States

    Mario really brings out the best in his guests. The police dog trainer had such a great story. Can’t wait to hear more!

  • Great!!!
    by tommye w-c from United States

    Great podcast, awesome guests, incredible host!!!

  • Fun & informative
    by Saoirse Sky from United States

    Some people want something fun, others want something informative. This podcast gives you both!

  • Great show!
    by CJThomas6 from United States

    Very inspirational show! Appreciate the advice and thoughts shared by the host and his guests!

  • Great podcast
    by Rosie81200 from United States

    Great podcast! Love hearing about the guests’ journeys and what they learned from them.

  • Never Stop Learning!
    by Terri in Fairhope from United States

    Tune in to this great podcast and host! You're probably really good at what you do (top of your game...an Expert Authority), but there is always more to learn...streamline processes and gain more freedom in your life. It's not always about the bottom line. This one is worth a listen!

  • Amazing!
    by KatieBrooksIV from United States

    If you're looking for inspiration, tune in to listen to Mario and his top notch guests. I find that I am always much more motivated after listening to an episode of Expert Authority Effect!

  • Wonderful show!
    by @IV-Heather Tieben from United States

    Mario is a great host & puts on a wonderful show. The quality of his interview guests and entire production is impeccable, I couldn't recommend Expert Authority Effect more!

  • You Will Not Be Disappointed!
    by Composer 1853 from United States

    Mario does such a great job of engaging his guests from several different disciplines.

  • The hardest working man in Podcasting
    by EOFire.com from United States

    Mario brings the HEAT with real energy and FIRE...don't miss the meteoric rise of this show! ~ John Lee Dumas

  • Great interviews and guests!
    by Mel Good Karma from United States

    Thanks for hosting such great interview guests. Look forward to hearing more and kudos on so many a week and also videos!

  • Fantastic
    by Jason A. Duprat from United States

    Awesome podcast, going to be adding this one to my list. Interesting topics with great interviews, good sound quality.

  • Enjoying!
    by Slordan from United Kingdom

    Enjoy listening to Mario and how he opens up the conversations to ensure it’s as relevant to us as listeners!

  • Nice variety and interesting topics
    by emjgreen from United States

    Love the variety of topics presented here on this show. Looking forward to listening to more of Mario's show.

  • Super Mario
    by jamesnewcomb.io from United States

    Mario is the real deal and BRINGS IT to his own podcast and everywhere he interacts in the world. If honesty and vulnerability bother you, please move on to the next podcast.

  • Great Content! Great Interviews!
    by No BS Mompreneur from United States

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Resources Mentioned

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People Mentioned

Jesse Fewell

Steve Jobs

Zig Ziglar

Walter Murch

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What You Will Learn In This Episode

[1:17] – We thank our sponsor, Acorns

[2:34] – The story behind Jeffrey’s company

  • He grew up being exposed to TV and broadcasting because of his mom.
  • Started doing event photography and video works.
  • “I know the dream I’ve got can come true, so I’m going to start working toward it.” Jeffrey Fritzgerald
  • He had a lot of experience working with producing videos and broadcasting.

[8:30] – Who are Jeffrey’s clients? How does he help them?

  • Companies that want virtual marketing and media.
  • Helping solo-preneurs craft their videos for internet video platforms.
  • “Giving more media power to somebody who doesn’t have the ability to get that under normal circumstances without paying a fortune for it.” – Jeffrey Fitzgerald

[9:49] – Biggest client success story

  • Jesse Fewel was his first client in January 2015 and he saw the growth of a solo-preneur with a dedication to his mission.

[13:40] – How has video helped Jeffrey in his business

  • “Video is bringing people together in ways we have never thought of.” – Jeffrey Fitzgerald
  • It’s a holistic approach on how to set yourself apart. Delivering ‘your’ message to the audience that you want to talk to.
  • When you deliver your video effectively, it’s going to speak for your brand and business and it’s going to bring a return that you’re not going to see in any other platform.
  • Storytelling and messaging won’t change even the medium does.

[21:41] – We take a moment to thank our sponsor, Acorns

[23:07] – Jeffrey answers the Imperfect Action Round

  • People need to understand that it’s more than the technical capturing of video frames and sounds and those things that make a video worth watching.
  • The fastest path to the cash is intentional focus. Telling a story through video with a clear call to action.
  • Maximizing customer lifetime value by recognizing the human component of being customer centric.

[27:14] – Reach out to Jeffrey

[27:48] – Jeffrey’s Online Live Training course

[29:29] We thank our sponsor, Expert Authority Checklist

[30:44] – We take a moment to thank our sponsor, Acorns

Episode Transcript

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Intro  [0:00]  

EA Interviews, Episode 44. Inspiration, transformation, success stories and the Imperfect Action Round, seven days a week. Join Mario Fachini for today’s Expert Authority Effect Interview.

Mario Fachini  [0:13]  

Welcome, Expert Authority World. I’m excited to be here with another great episode. And I have none other than Jeff Fitzgerald for you. Let me ask you a question: have you ever wanted to go live on video? Have you ever wanted to record video? Have you ever wanted to be on TV, broadcast – behind the camera, in front of the camera? Well, Jeff is the guy. He has over 30 years experience of this. He has produced live TV shows long before any of this was around. And, he has the industry secrets, and I’m excited to bring them up and share him with you because he has been helping me and sharing with me. And, this is all well and good. It’s on Facebook Live and everything. But, how would you love to have a broadcast quality show? Even if it is Facebook, even if it is YouTube, but know you could take that video and air it on TV in its broadcast quality. That is what I was always aiming for when I started the show. So, I’m not going to steal his thunder. But I’m excited to bring him up right after we thank our sponsor.

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Mario Fachini  [1:35]  

Here he is everyone, Mr. Jeff In High Def (HD), Jeff Fitzgerald. Jeff, it’s great to have you here today.

Jeff Fitzgerald  [1:41]  

With Mario. This is the best interview place to be because you not only understand video, you understand how to take that video and couple it to the entrepreneur. And, so I am very happy to be here today.

Mario Fachini  [1:54]  

Well, I’m excited for you to share your expertise, because there’s not a lot of people that have your unique perspective on the broadcast industry, on the video industry and be willing to share it with entrepreneurs from all over the world. I mean, so many people just think it’s nothing more than, ‘well, I do live video, I grabbed my cell phone’. And, that’s great – that’s what I talk about. Start with that. But, if you really want to start stepping up your game, and you know, don’t just get locked into one place and stay there forever. What are the next steps? So, thank you for sharing with us. So, tell me, what inspired you to start your company? Why did you even want to get into this in the first place?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [2:34]  

You know, it’s a very easy answer. My mom ventured off on her own in the late 70s, working for local DC TV stations and some in radio. And, she always wanted to be an independent producer. That was her moniker. And so, she started off on her own and, you know, as a young child growing up in different TV stations, running through the halls of CNN, you know, every now and then things like that, it was an amazing experience. And, I think I was just basically cultured to understand that the entrepreneurial mind was this amazing journey, this amazing adventure, where there’s nothing wrong with being in this…you know, the stability of what life can look like with a you know, an employee job. But, there was an interesting dynamic for the creative that when you are able to couple your passion, your giftings and the power of what you’re able to do, especially in a situation a lot like you and I are where we’re actually working with clients to try to transform them. It opens up a whole new world and so that love for that was birthed very early. You know, my first experience with video cameras, I was in seventh grade in 1979, using a reel to reel VHS, black and white video camera in the library and I would stay after school every day to learn it and play with it and try to figure out how it worked. And, from there through the 80s, I got into doing video and a lot of event photography and video working on a computer called the ‘Amiga’. I don’t know how many people will remember the Amiga, but it was really one of the most amazing computers, even by today’s standards. And yes, I said that. It was one of the first to truly had multimedia and graphics, I learned how to do what we know today as Photoshop in an app called ‘Dulux Paint’ by a company no one’s ever heard of called ‘Electronic Arts’. They started on the Amiga. And, today we know them as this big gaming company. But, you know, that was my experience. I grew up in this world where I wanted to move into the realm of working for myself. And Mario, this is total truth. I was 18 years old playing in a football game, up on the high school field. It was just a pickup game, we’re playing with some guys, and there was a guy that was annoying me on the other team constantly. And, at the end of the game, we were talking and he handed me his business card. And, he says “I’m a DJ” and he handed it to me. And, I thought ‘if that guy can have a business and have business cards, “I know the dream I’ve got can come true, so I’m going to start working toward it”. And, I partnered with my cousin, and in 1985, the whole year, we were so happy to have made 75 bucks. And, from there, I got into doing high school sports and a number of the Northern Virginia soccer and football teams, and eventually worked into the early 90’s of getting more craft and skill of my mom, I’d become a beta cam operator shooting some of her documentaries that were airing on PBS. And, lo and behold, coming out of one of these Amiga user group meetings, somebody goes something something something about the web, and it was coming through a door, and I honestly wouldn’t like this, I thought they were talking about a spider and he was talking about the world wide web. And so, I transitioned at that time, not laying down the video, but really getting really focused into what HTML was. And you know, the big day when you actually can have a background on your web page. And you know, through the really early days of the of the web and the internet, I began to work in that for a decade, full time. But the video never left, it coupled with me the whole time. And, moving up to those different jobs that I had in telecom working for a Health Care Association launching a physician medical channel in 2005. In 2010, I took on the role of being the senior producer of a DC public policy show called ‘BioCentury This Week’ with a great company and it aired out of the CBS station here locally and on 32 stations around the country on PBS. And, it was an amazing program because it brought together policy leaders, the academics, the government agencies, all to talk about how to help the patient and how to move the needle forward. And, I did that for five years- 223 shows. And, when that was done, I said to myself, “Wow, show’s over”. It’s like the NFL, you know, when things changed, it’s time to move on. I said, ‘I don’t want to go into the grind again. And, this is kind of what I’ve been doing, but my passion is always been over here wanting to do something entrepreneurial. Maybe it wasn’t the best time to do it, but the kicker for me, Mario was that I had 285 hours of vacation saved up in four years that I wasn’t able to use because I was the Golden Boy, I was the producer, I had to be, there was news. And, really just I realized that my life is kind of seeping away. And so, whether I was going to hit the guard rails or not, I was going to do this thing and start Jeff In High Def in February of 2015. Had a great separation from my company, they wished me well, helped me in so many ways. And, I started out and really got the focus that I want to help the entrepreneur not only with their media, with the things that are intangible, the things that people don’t really realize, which are the confidence, how do you have somebody that you can mirror back to you, you know, how are you doing in this? Let me help you with that message. Let me help you with how maybe you look on camera, and how to really make you comfortable in the fact that yeah, this journey, can get dark and lonely sometimes. And so, I think the biggest value I bring this kind of the asterisk, unseen part of it is really just being that mentor in the background, although I certainly don’t have all the answers. It’s been an amazing journey. And, it’s been one filled with triumphs, and challenge and tragedy all in one over the last three and a half years. Still working through a lot of it. But, 2019 is shaping up to be, I think the best year yet. And that’s saying something considering 2018 was probably my most challenging year to date.

Mario Fachini  [8:19]  

So with all your experience, you decided you wanted to bring it to the entrepreneurs, correct?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [8:25]  

 Yes. 

Mario Fachini  [8:26]  

Who would you say you help, and how do you help them the most?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [8:30]  

Well, I basically sell retainer hours to companies that want virtual marketing and media. And, they want that, like I said, that mentoring help and really kind of a couple different ways. And so, for some, it’s the solo-preneur who has nobody, and I am helping them with their social video platforms, you know, shooting them, putting them in front of the green screen, helping them with their story, cutting them for social, you know, for YouTube, or Facebook or whatever it might be. And, then there’s other companies. There’s a very successful company in Maryland I work with where two years, I’ve produced 75 shows here from the home studio that looked like typical late night news, and, it’s basically for campus driven organizations that want to keep everybody up to speed. We did a number of shows over those two years. And, we’ve even moved from that now where we’ve sunset that and I’m now working a lot in their social marketing and helping kind of reframe what that looks like, but really across the board, no matter who it is, it is giving more power, more media power to somebody who doesn’t have the ability to get that under normal circumstances without paying a fortune for it.

Mario Fachini  [9:40]  

So, tell me your biggest success story out of all the clients you’ve worked with and help, who would you say you took from where they were and gave them the biggest transformation?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [9:49]  

Well, I will put an asterisk next to this to say that I’m not, I don’t think the only reason that Jesse Fewell is a success. Everybody who knows Jesse, if you’re in the Agile Scrum space, the project management space, you’ve probably heard of Jesse, he was my first client in January of 2015. And, he is an incredible, gifted teacher and instructor, he has the ability to break down very complex things in the ways that people can understand and just take and run with. But, when Jesse came into my studio, I realized that, like all of us, we all have a perception of ourself we think works and we had to make some adjustments on body language and speaking style and confidence and things like that. And today, Jesse is just knocking it out of the park. You know, I can’t get into you know, personal finances with people, but I can tell you, Jesse is proven to me, what it means to be a solo-preneur who’s dedicated on a mission with a calling who can change the world he’s in. And, he’s my favorite story, because I see the growth there and I see the dedication, and I also see how hard it is for all of us in this, this lonely journey. Because that’s kind of how I see it, it’s not something where people around you. I just think he’s a great success story. But, those stories are numerous with the people I work with.

Mario Fachini  [11:10]  

That’s so good to hear, and I know what you’ve done in just a short time with the few exchanges we’ve had, and you’ve helped even me, I mean, and I’d like to think I know, not everything about video, but a fair amount. And, there’s just so many intricacies with all of this, that you know, when people are even asking me, how do I do this, this and this, I’m like, hey, start here, wrap your head around it, get used to it, get comfortable with it because if your first thing is, should I be using this wire or that wire? That’s the wrong question. It’s, you know, I always ask, “What’s your goal?” If we’re having this conversation a year from now, what do you want to happen as the end product? There’s so many different ways to go about it. And, it sounds like you really dive in with everyone and take them on that journey.

Jeff Fitzgerald  [11:57]  

I certainly hope I do. You know, I mean, for me it transcends the business and those things, these are people who are counting on me. And, when you’re part of a team, when you’re part of an ecosystem of four or five, six companies at a time, but you know, they’re looking to you to bring something to them that they don’t have otherwise, there’s a responsibility with that. But, more than that, I see it as a tremendous opportunity to speak into the life of that organization or that person and help them shine in a way that I hope is illuminating their world and the tribe that they’re trying to communicate to. And, you’re right, you start where you’re at, you know? It’s not a, it’s not a bad thing to say, I’m going to start with the most simplest of setups. And you know, whether you’re using an iPhone and you’re in a garage, or you’re in a space here where I’ve got, you know, in my residence, I’ve got a great setup with two green screens, teleprompter and another room and the whole nine yard. None of that matters if you don’t know how to tell a story, if you don’t know how to tell about your value, and you don’t know how to communicate in a way people actually are wanting to hear what you’re saying. And, they can feel free to approach you and ask questions. And, there’s kind of a transaction, and there’s a give and take there. But no, I hope that… I mean, I know I’m helping the people I’m working with, I hear it constantly, which is a great thing. But, it’s always good to think about like the one success and Jesse would be that for sure.

Mario Fachini  [13:22]  

Well, I appreciate you for sharing that with us. So, the next question that I like to ask people, because of my love for it, is: how has video helped your business? And, this is going to be good because you know a thing or two about it. How has video help your business over the years?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [13:40]  

Well, it’s funny because video is my business, right? It’s amazing. I mean, I have tried to run from this so many different times, I think and in annoying ways. In 2007, I actually was flown down to Atlanta, I interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons to be a flash programmer, I’d gotten very heavily into the web and was doing a lot of that and I built this almost like an ESPN video I sent to them with me in an Atlanta Falcons jersey and got the whole tour and everything. And, you know, I’ve tried in different seasons of life to figure out you know, shall I go in another direction because I kind of love all of it graphics and streaming and interactive applications. And, plus I like… you’ve noticed, I’ve never met a microphone I didn’t like. You know, I love to talk and be on camera. But it’s never gone away. It’s always been a part of who I am. It’s part of my ecosystem. And, video has benefited me in amazing, tremendous ways. And, I’ll even catch that by saying I don’t even mean that purely in the financial sets. The fact that you’re in Michigan, I’m here in the Washington DC area and we actually have a friendship that is built digitally that feels a lot more than something that is foreign and distant. Video is bringing people together in ways we have never thought of. I think back to 1995, which believe it or not, on an old Hewlett Packard in my old house living with my parents. I that was my first time I spoke with somebody overseas over the internet. I spoke with somebody in South Africa with some crazy little app. It was like a five second conversation. I was basically like, “Is it raining?” He’s like, “No, is it where you are?” And, that was about it. But, I realized then that streaming media was going to change the world. And today, you know, 2015 I think was the year it became ubiquitous. Everybody realized Facebook Live is where it’s at. You know, I liken it in some ways, Mario, to a gold rush, everybody’s like: ‘this must mean there’s a lot of money behind it’. And there can be, but if you’re not focused on your message, and I mean your message, not just a message, but something that really means something to the person you’re trying to speak to, or you don’t know how to tell a story. Or, you’re communicating non-verbals that people don’t even think about, you’re telling somebody that you’re the organizational expert, and you’re going to help them get their act together and you know, clean up their walls, and then you’re in a dining room, and there’s dishes and cat food, and you know? What are these saying for you, right? So, it’s really the holistic approach to how you set yourself apart, and when to do DIY video, which I think is an amazingly valuable piece of the pie. And, when to actually produce more polished content because I completely believe this is the year that we’re seeing a lot of influencers and a lot of folks that are wanting to be known, move from the typical talking head earbuds hanging out in the car- and don’t drive by the way, to telling stories because stories engage. And, I’ll end it with this, no matter what we think of TV, whether it’s some say it’s going away, some say it’ll be here forever, we all know one thing, we still watch TV, and we still watch movies, because they tell a story. They know how to do that, and when you learn how to do that effectively, you’re going to speak for your brand and your business and it’s going to bring a return that you’re not going to see in any other way.

Mario Fachini  [16:51]  

I have to agree with you wholeheartedly and, I might be dating myself here, but you’re talking about TV. I remember when everything switched to digital non-linear editing. And, HD was just coming out and the story about talking over the app about the rain. It’s interesting because I remember ‘Juno’ internet.

Jeff Fitzgerald  [17:10]  

Yes, I remember Juno. 

Mario Fachini  [17:11]  

28K. And, the first conversation….There was this plan, it was like you get that free disk in the mail. And then it’s like, oh, you can send an email and I’m like, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is that thing’. And the first message I sent was to my friend Joe. It was snowing outside, he lived down the street from me at the time and I didn’t really put two and two together that they were capping us at 30 messages a month. It took us about four minutes to get through that. It’s like ‘oh my gosh, it’s snowing,’ ‘Yeah, I see it.’ ‘You want to go outside?’ ‘Yeah, we should go outside.’ And then it was like ‘you’re at your monthly limit’. We were using it like instant messenger, but it wasn’t too long after that AOL IM came out. And then, it was ICQ then Myspace and now, Facebook, and so many of these things. But, what you’re saying about storytelling, I agree with because I tell my clients and audiences the same thing. If you don’t have that story, at the end of the day, the tech changes, but storytelling and relationships and building in people don’t. I changed my company name years ago for like the fourth or fifth time and I go ‘this time is the last time’ because it was what you know, the company plus whatever I was doing web design, the company plus photography plus video plus this and I go, ‘I’m done’. I shortened the whole thing up because I said in 2012, and 10 years from now, when we’re using holograms to be marketing, I don’t want to have to change it. And, it’s not quite 10 years later, but I saw some instances this year where they’re bringing Steve Jobs back. And Zig Ziglar in some of these conferences had videos, they turned into holograms, and they were bringing people back to share the message. And, I was somewhat joking about it at the time, but the reality is, the mediums will change, the messaging won’t. And, so many people overlook the messaging for the mediums. So, the storytelling and being able to do it on video is so, I would say, paramount.

Jeff Fitzgerald  [19:10]  

Yeah. I mean, you know, when you think about it, we look at the iPhone, and we go ‘oh my gosh, it’s 4k’, and then, I’ve got an iPhone seven, you know, but it’s still amazing quality. And, you look at this and go ‘oh my gosh’. Number one: I can literally reach the world from this one device. And, I can do it with quality that I’ve never had that affordable, it does so many different things. And, what happens is we get focused on the tech candy part of it and we think that that’s enough, And, what that basically looks like if you were to- I don’t know what the right analogy would be-, but if you were to look at it in terms of like a restaurant and you’ve got you know, the world’s best stoves and ovens and pots and pans, and all those kind of things, you still have to make something that somebody wants to eat. But, nobody thinks of it that way. We literally think that if…we’re in a quantity mentality, I think, now socially Mario, where it’s I’m just going to push every day I’m gonna put stuff out put stuff up with stuff out. And it’s funny you look at their first video and you go two or three years down the line on Facebook, and they literally from a production improvement perspectives they’re not really improving how they look or at what they’re doing. It’s the same chair at the same dining room table instead of getting out and taking somebody on your journey. I think it was Walter Murch, and if I’m not mistaken, I think he had it to the Godfather, I can’t remember for sure. But he had a great thing, and it was: ‘show don’t tell’. And if you take nothing else away from today’s interview, that’s what you need to remember. It’s a video camera that’s mobile for a reason. Take this out of the dining room, take it out of your home, and begin showing the world what you’re talking about. Take them with you. And, I mean even more than the dog walk, and certainly not when you’re driving. I say that because I’m a past president of a fire department. And so I’m big on that. But, take them on a journey. If you’re talking about cooking, you know, interview the local baker, you know, those kind of things go to where they are, show what those ingredients look like, show what that looks like, because that looks a lot more like TV. And, it’s not as hard as you think, when you do it. And, there’s always, you know, the training online, and there’s always ways to get better at it. But, we’re just in a world where I think people associate the availability of media with it being successful media and the two are completely different.

Mario Fachini  [21:23]  

Jeff, I appreciate you talking about that. It is so crucial to be taking people on the journey and not just taking them on the journey, but enjoying it while they’re on it and using that storytelling to get them to that next level. So, I appreciate you for sharing with us. We’re going to thank our next sponsor and then jump into the Imperfect Action Round. Are you ready?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [21:41]  

I am ready.

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Mario Fachini  [22:56]  

So, here he is again everyone, Jeff Fitzgerald. We’re going to go rapid fire here: 60-second answers. First one, what is the biggest problem you see your audience making and how can they fix it?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [23:07]  

I think the biggest problem that I see everybody, by and large making is that they are associating this with their single point of success in social video and social media, in marketing and in advertising. And, I think that if you’re going to be successful, as we kind of alluded to here a little earlier, you need to understand that it’s more than the technical capturing of video frames and sounds and those things that make a video worth watching. Certainly, if it’s a promotional marketing piece, it’s got to have a real call to action, it’s got to really explain your value to the people you’re doing, that you’re presenting to. And, I think the big mistake people make is that they just assume that by literally quantity of video on the internet that that somehow equals a return on an investment, and I don’t think it does.

Mario Fachini  [23:51]  

I’d have to agree with you 100%. That’s a great answer. So, the second one is: what is the fastest path to the cash? You alluded to, it doesn’t equate to success, and in my case, profits, because I always tell everyone, it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you keep. So, many people are just doing stuff, and they’re fixated on the revenue, but how much are you looking? If you had inventory…This is something I take my clients through, if we were to take an inventory of everything you sell, like it’s a grocery store or an electronic store, have you ever looked at the ROI and the profit margins on going to that event, at speaking at that next thing, at doing those videos, and it’s very sobering when you look at it and go, I’m doing all this stuff and it may or may not matter. So Jeff, what’s the fastest path to the cash for your audience?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [24:39]  

I think it’s actually the flip side of this equation from question number one, which is you need an intentional focus, you need an intentional plan to capture the audience and the attention and really push that message forward. And, if you’re going to do it, you’re going to have to do it in a way that I believe is going to involve somebody, who that’s where they fit. Obviously, I’m a little biased, this is what I do. But you can’t do this alone, you know, you’re doing everything alone, running your business and doing everything you can night and day, and now you’re going to be a media person. I don’t know that that’s obviously the smartest thing. If you’ve got the ability to bring in help such as myself, or can leverage learning tools online to be able to communicate through telling a story with your video with a clear call to action, versus just putting up a video going ‘Hey, I’m here again, it’s five o’clock, and I hope you notice me’.

Mario Fachini  [25:30]  

Very good. Now, the last one: customer lifetime value, how would you say is the best way to maximize it?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [25:37]  

I think clearly the best way to maximize your customer lifetime value is for you as the person who’s selling and providing the services to really value your customer. Understand that they are human, that they have needs, not just the ones they’re paying you for; that they have a life all their own that they’re trying to get through, there’s, you know, challenges on them. Be flexible with your customers, be available, sometimes when it’s not convenient for you. Go the extra mile, you hear that an awful lot, but I really believe that people can tell when you really like them. And I’m even going to go as far as to say people can tell when you love them. And, I think when you show the love, and you’re showing value, not because of just the things you’re able to spit out and ‘hey, you’re great at this and that’, but people can tell you really have their best interest in mind. Number one, it opens up trust, it opens up the spirit where people are now giving you more real estate for you to be able to dream and they’ll trust you with the vision a little bit more. And so, I believe you value your customer that that is going to be the greatest investment you’re going to make into them and yourself.

Mario Fachini  [26:41]  

I love that answer because you bring in the human component. And, I always love working with people that are heart-centric, aligning with them, because there’s so many people that are just focused on the business. They go, ‘well, the greatest way to maximize customer lifetime value is rent, rent, rent bean counter, something something something, half a percent.

Jeff Fitzgerald  [26:58]  

Yeah, we just lost two hundred followers. Yeah, yeah.

Mario Fachini  [27:02]  

Yeah. You know, what are you doing to impact their life on a personal level? And, what is it really doing? And, I’m so glad you touched upon that. So Jeff in closing, let’s let everyone know where they can find you at.

Jeff Fitzgerald  [27:14]  

Well, you can always check out www.JeffinHighDef-that’s short for ‘high definition’. But, it’s JeffinHighDef.tv. And, there you’ll see my portfolio of my work and you can certainly get in touch with me, look at all the types of videos that are produced, and then if you want to talk about retainer, and the consulting aspect, all those wonderful things, all that is a free conversation. If I can really help you, then I want to make that happen for you.

Mario Fachini  [27:41]  

Very good. Did you want to touch on what we were talking about before we jumped on camera- what you’re launching soon?

Jeff Fitzgerald  [27:48]  

Yeah, I’m actually working on a new Online Live Training course, for premium entrepreneurs that really want to move ahead in their video game. And, I’m not talking about the typical landscape we see a lot with people saying, ‘Hey, I’ll get you comfortable on camera’, and’ here hold your phone this way’. Those are all part of it. But, what I’m looking for is the entrepreneur that really wants to own and dominate their media just like what we’re seeing with you Mario, you’re a great example of this. People that want to really have that studio setup somewhere in their office or their home, and they want to be able to produce media that rivals TV. If you go to JeffinHighDef.tv and you take a look at one of the shows ‘A7FL Nation’, that’s a great example of what I can do from the house. That was something I produced by myself, every bit of it was in a home at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it doesn’t look like it, it looks like a sports show because I can make that happen and I can certainly show anybody how to do those things. And so, this is going to be a comprehensive mastermind, where I’m going to take you through the steps, not just for the production, but the broader component, Mario, which is your content, your presentation, and your production because all three of those have to be in place and if they’re not, you’re going to be lacking in one of those areas, and you’re not going to get the return you’re looking for.

Mario Fachini  [29:04]  

Well, I’m excited to hear more about it myself personally. And, I’m glad you’re coming out with it because I have no doubt that everyone will benefit from it. Jeff, thank you so much for coming on the show. It’s been a pleasure having you and excited to get you in front of more people.

Jeff Fitzgerald  [29:17]  

Well, thank you so much, Mario. It’s awesome to be here, and I’m looking forward to the next one.

Mario Fachini  [29:22]  

All right. Well, take care, God bless, and we’ll see you on the next episode.

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