Been a silent follower of your content for a while - much respect for your work and brand, especially because of your honesty and transparency. You’re a big reason I’ve finally decided to get started on TH-cam myself. Literally today. So, yeah, thanks man, keep up doing good work.
I posted one piece of content a day for 3 years. Never missed a beat and guess what? I got better and now my IG is growing. I had 2k followers in Jan (three years growth) and now 34k followers in Feb (32k followers in one month), snowball effect just like James says in this video.. I've been in James mentorship from when he first launched it, met him in Ibiza, heck even bumped into him going through customs in London coming back from IFS. The man is honest, direct, and played a significant role in my growth on SM. Thanks James. Legend 👊
I actually had a sales call with one of this guys team last month as I was considering buying his course for my own companies content I am now producing, and I wanted more info. While the sales guy was late and didn't really seem interested in the call, we quickly got into it and I appreciated the lack of any hard selling and when he said something along the lines of, "This doesn't sound like the course you need, so I'd not recommend it for you.", I was happy to end the call there and I responded, "Thanks, I appreciate the transparency, please let me know of any future products that are what i'm looking for.". So overall, I'd give this guys methods a "thumbs up of trust" and wish him all the very best! Also I find 90%+ of people who do any martial arts automatically are less egotistical and easier to just get on with and trust they'll do what they say will do. Good luck James!
I’ve trained NFL athletes with proof for 4+ years now . I got a decent following online (200k+) and everywhere you look up my name you’ll see at least someone call me a fraud . You can never avoid it no matter how good and decorated you are in accolades
James I anticipate your videos like my fav rapper dropping an album @ midnight and yes while I know somewhere in the video you'll declare your love for email list marketing as if it were your girlfriend LOL i know your going to drop value!!!!! Im in the midst of building an saas app but your advice on the landing page set up, content marketing, how to convey your message on camera etc etc makes me feel like i've got a shot. Ive got 10k in cash so lets see what i can turn it into!!!
Legend mate. Became a PT just under a year ago, and it’s guys like yourself that made me believe I could become one and (hopefully) make a career out of it. Everything you’ve been putting out has massively helped me with posting content and the whole business/marketing side of things. I’m sure there’s plenty others in the same boat as me who appreciate everything you’re doing 👍
I used that Batman quote in my Instagram this week now everyone is going to think I stole this from you 😂 and it’s probably the only thing I haven’t at this point
Your observation of people only growing a successful business once they start teaching how to grow a successful business is SPOT on! Saw so many people in Bali using their influencer-esque lifestyle as social proof they made it as entrepreneurs (you can live off £800 there 😂)
Very motivating video! Just abit worried when you talked about your course content, I do want to be learning things such algorithms when to post how to edit etc
simple people very rarely use free information, but when they pay for it they have skin in the game and utilise the info. utilised this for my wifes salon, everyone pays a 10% deposit now upon booking, customer cancellations dropped off by 90% because these people would of lost money if they cancelled last minute.
Okay. HEAR ME OUT! Even if you gave less in the course I would still pay you, I just bought last week a fat loss program from someone becuase it was their first program realsease.. just to support him, for the good content he’s put out for years…not because I needed the information! But you? Your free advice is great and helped me that I will never be able to thank you enough! I am not yet in the mentorship but I will be there soon, it doesn’t matter how much the cost of it will go up, I will get it anyway
I like your style, James-it suits you well. Are you a fraud? I would say no, definitely not. You are experienced in this area and you are well within your rights to try to make a living out of that experience and skillset. But, I’d argue that the only reason you put out content on TH-cam is to get clients. It's not 50%; it's 100% of the reason. As you said yourself, you're someone who enjoys making the sale, much like Hormozi and his "The Game" attitude. I’d even go as far as to say that if there was no way for you to include personal promotions or offers, either within the videos or through links, you probably wouldn’t post anything at all. This (social media content creation) is all about getting clients for you-and, as you mentioned, for pretty much everyone in this space. This isn’t a criticism, just a statement of the obvious.
Im in Scaffolding so its 99% b2b sales. Been doing it on and off for 5 years. Had direct training from expert sales guys. Im only just starting to get any good at it lol
The content problem seems to be that it’s like having people taste test so many times by the time they get the burger they’re either buzzing a full size maccies or raging that it’s just a full sized version of the taste test lmao
It got real at the end. I would say the only real words that weren't bullshit in this video were the ones you said at the end. "F off back to recruitment because you're probably not cut out for this" Truer words were never. But what if you tried to get potential clients to understand that? No clients. Ergo. Bullshit. And I mean the philosophical term bullshit as defined by Harry Frankfurt.
Damn, I cant do it, I try my best to pump out content daily, it sucks to hear that I’m not cut out for it, hope is one hell of a drug tho, I’ll keep going but I will try to be smarter about it
I think if you want a real case example of what you’re saying… Look at Steven Bartlett’s podcast DOAC. He basically has an unlimited budget for production, he was already in the public eye before starting the podcast, already very successful in business, has excellent knowledge and experience in marketing. Watch or listen to the first ever episodes of his podcast, they’re bloody awful. And not just in comparison to what he’s doing now, they’re just awful by most people’s standards. Yes, he’s had success quicker than most would in this space, but just take a look at what I’m saying. If that’s what his first attempts looked like, never be scared of your own
Yes. But its ok. Alex hormozis advice is Free. In fact hes honest. If you dont make enough money he doesnt want you as a client. Also everything you're teaching hes teaching for free. Gurus are full of shit
Great channel! A content idea - you get too many clients, maybe as a pt, and you want to start scaling your business hiring other coaches. What is your take on that?
Been a silent follower of your content for a while - much respect for your work and brand, especially because of your honesty and transparency. You’re a big reason I’ve finally decided to get started on TH-cam myself. Literally today. So, yeah, thanks man, keep up doing good work.
I posted one piece of content a day for 3 years. Never missed a beat and guess what? I got better and now my IG is growing. I had 2k followers in Jan (three years growth) and now 34k followers in Feb (32k followers in one month), snowball effect just like James says in this video.. I've been in James mentorship from when he first launched it, met him in Ibiza, heck even bumped into him going through customs in London coming back from IFS. The man is honest, direct, and played a significant role in my growth on SM. Thanks James. Legend 👊
I actually had a sales call with one of this guys team last month as I was considering buying his course for my own companies content I am now producing, and I wanted more info. While the sales guy was late and didn't really seem interested in the call, we quickly got into it and I appreciated the lack of any hard selling and when he said something along the lines of, "This doesn't sound like the course you need, so I'd not recommend it for you.", I was happy to end the call there and I responded, "Thanks, I appreciate the transparency, please let me know of any future products that are what i'm looking for.". So overall, I'd give this guys methods a "thumbs up of trust" and wish him all the very best! Also I find 90%+ of people who do any martial arts automatically are less egotistical and easier to just get on with and trust they'll do what they say will do. Good luck James!
Very well said. 30 years in the game here, and everything you said applies to so many business types. 👊
The course is class, worth every penny.
Love all the content mate. Always a really down to earth, honest fella. Big respect
I don't own and will never own a business, but I still enjoy your content and general life philosophy.
7:08 "you have this naivety there is world where you can begin where you don't fn suck"
That is deep and really resonates to my analysis paralysis
Very good point that you are just reminding us and that we just need to do it then keep doing it.
I’ve trained NFL athletes with proof for 4+ years now .
I got a decent following online (200k+) and everywhere you look up my name you’ll see at least someone call me a fraud .
You can never avoid it no matter how good and decorated you are in accolades
James I anticipate your videos like my fav rapper dropping an album @ midnight and yes while I know somewhere in the video you'll declare your love for email list marketing as if it were your girlfriend LOL i know your going to drop value!!!!!
Im in the midst of building an saas app but your advice on the landing page set up, content marketing, how to convey your message on camera etc etc makes me feel like i've got a shot. Ive got 10k in cash so lets see what i can turn it into!!!
Legend mate. Became a PT just under a year ago, and it’s guys like yourself that made me believe I could become one and (hopefully) make a career out of it.
Everything you’ve been putting out has massively helped me with posting content and the whole business/marketing side of things.
I’m sure there’s plenty others in the same boat as me who appreciate everything you’re doing 👍
And have you managed to make a career of it one year on?
@ not quite full time yet but getting there 👍
@ Good luck Andy 👏
I used that Batman quote in my Instagram this week now everyone is going to think I stole this from you 😂 and it’s probably the only thing I haven’t at this point
Watched every TH-cam video and purchased the Course and it's worth every fucking penny. Anyone who misses this is a bit of a numpty.
Your thumbnail is you in '8yrs Ago Alex Becker'-mode
Your observation of people only growing a successful business once they start teaching how to grow a successful business is SPOT on! Saw so many people in Bali using their influencer-esque lifestyle as social proof they made it as entrepreneurs (you can live off £800 there 😂)
The smallest of implementations is always worth more than the grandest intentions.
Very motivating video! Just abit worried when you talked about your course content, I do want to be learning things such algorithms when to post how to edit etc
Love that people are now talking about putting in the work and mastering your craft and no longer "I mAdE £1 BiLlIoN iN oNe MoNtH" bs
simple people very rarely use free information, but when they pay for it they have skin in the game and utilise the info. utilised this for my wifes salon, everyone pays a 10% deposit now upon booking, customer cancellations dropped off by 90% because these people would of lost money if they cancelled last minute.
Keep pumpin.
Okay. HEAR ME OUT!
Even if you gave less in the course I would still pay you, I just bought last week a fat loss program from someone becuase it was their first program realsease.. just to support him, for the good content he’s put out for years…not because I needed the information!
But you? Your free advice is great and helped me that I will never be able to thank you enough! I am not yet in the mentorship but I will be there soon, it doesn’t matter how much the cost of it will go up, I will get it anyway
I like your style, James-it suits you well. Are you a fraud? I would say no, definitely not. You are experienced in this area and you are well within your rights to try to make a living out of that experience and skillset. But, I’d argue that the only reason you put out content on TH-cam is to get clients. It's not 50%; it's 100% of the reason. As you said yourself, you're someone who enjoys making the sale, much like Hormozi and his "The Game" attitude. I’d even go as far as to say that if there was no way for you to include personal promotions or offers, either within the videos or through links, you probably wouldn’t post anything at all. This (social media content creation) is all about getting clients for you-and, as you mentioned, for pretty much everyone in this space. This isn’t a criticism, just a statement of the obvious.
This video is great, thank you, don’t suppose anyone knows what tool was used to generate the thumbnail please?
Good question. Would love to know as well
What App you used for the thumbnail bro?
Im in Scaffolding so its 99% b2b sales. Been doing it on and off for 5 years. Had direct training from expert sales guys. Im only just starting to get any good at it lol
Brilliant
The recruiter line cut me hard.
The content problem seems to be that it’s like having people taste test so many times by the time they get the burger they’re either buzzing a full size maccies or raging that it’s just a full sized version of the taste test lmao
Well said. Good stuff as always.
The ending killed me!
It got real at the end. I would say the only real words that weren't bullshit in this video were the ones you said at the end. "F off back to recruitment because you're probably not cut out for this"
Truer words were never. But what if you tried to get potential clients to understand that? No clients. Ergo. Bullshit. And I mean the philosophical term bullshit as defined by Harry Frankfurt.
amen!
Absolutely incredible stuff
Word!
Not reading the transcript 🫣😉
Damn, I cant do it, I try my best to pump out content daily, it sucks to hear that I’m not cut out for it, hope is one hell of a drug tho, I’ll keep going but I will try to be smarter about it
Who said you’re not cut out for it?
You can’t tweet once a day? 🤷♂️
What if I never was in recruitment? 😅
I like the new haircut
I think if you want a real case example of what you’re saying…
Look at Steven Bartlett’s podcast DOAC.
He basically has an unlimited budget for production, he was already in the public eye before starting the podcast, already very successful in business, has excellent knowledge and experience in marketing.
Watch or listen to the first ever episodes of his podcast, they’re bloody awful. And not just in comparison to what he’s doing now, they’re just awful by most people’s standards. Yes, he’s had success quicker than most would in this space, but just take a look at what I’m saying.
If that’s what his first attempts looked like, never be scared of your own
Thumbnail was giving Tai Lopez
Legend.
my fault for not realizing you uploaded here more than your fitness channel
Give away the secrets, charge for the implementation..
Congrats on the hair transplant.
thumbnail is from an alternate universe where you stayed on the 💉
Yes. But its ok.
Alex hormozis advice is Free. In fact hes honest. If you dont make enough money he doesnt want you as a client.
Also everything you're teaching hes teaching for free. Gurus are full of shit
Would be interested to know if you see an uptick in click through rate with the AI style thumbnails!
Gonna try find out for myself!
@@JamesSmithBusinessHey James, which website are you using for the AI thumbnails?
Great channel! A content idea - you get too many clients, maybe as a pt, and you want to start scaling your business hiring other coaches. What is your take on that?