How to Build a Local Newsletter, Podcast, & Brand | Brooks Conkle | DS531 | Doug.show [Video]

Doug welcomes friend Brooks Conkle to discuss strategies for local branding, focusing on newsletters, podcasts, and local business promotion. Brooks shares his journey of creating the Mobile Rundown, a hub for local events and information, and provides insights on various revenue streams including local advertisements, print publications, and events such as silent discos. 

Connect with Brooks:

Website
🔗 https://www.brooksconkle.com/
Youtube
🔗https://www.youtube.com/c/DestroytheBoxwithBrooksConkle
Mobile Rundown
🔗 https://www.themobilerundown.com/

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00:00 Introduction
00:15 Meeting Brooks Conkle
01:58 Brooks’ Background and Side Hustles
06:14 The Origin of Mobile Rundown
16:25 Monetization Strategies
24:36 Event Ventures and Silent Disco
30:25 Introducing Ranking Revolution and Linkify
30:43 Digital PR and Link Building with Linkify
31:29 Promoting ePrintables Course with Cody Berman
33:04 Discussing Website Design and Branding
35:19 Shifting Focus to Newsletter Growth
36:39 Impact of Google Algorithm Updates
37:52 Diversifying Traffic Sources Beyond Google
44:51 Starting with One Platform for Your Business
47:05 Monetizing Newsletters and Social Media
53:15 Advertising Strategies and Collaborations
57:46 Future Plans and Real Estate Content
01:02:37 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Brooks