Productive Insights Podcast — Actionable Business Growth Ideas — with Ash Roy
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Are you a business owner looking to increase profitability through the growing power of ONLINE & CONTENT MARKETING? The Productive Insights Podcast — the show notes of which you can access at https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/podcast — brings you brings you top entrepreneurs and shares actionable advice that can help you take your business to the next level. Some of the previously featured guests include: Ryan Deiss, Richard Lindner, Roland Frasier, and Marcus Murphy from Digital Marketer, James Schamko from Superfast Business, Neil Patel, Amy Porterfield, Ryan Levesque, Rand Fishkin from Moz, Jon Morrow the founder of Boost Blog Traffic, Brian Clark and Sonia Simone from Copyblogger, Noah Kagan from Appsumo, Molly Pittman, Ezra Firestone from Smart Marketer, Todd Herman — Author of The Alter Ego Effect, Mike Rhodes — a leading google adwords expert, and lots more! Subscribe to this podcast to get the latest content designed to help you grow your business profitably using marketing automation, content marketing, mindset techniques and productivity tips.
Episodes
- 284. How Dr. Ali Abdaal Accidentally Built A $6M Business
This episode features Dr. Ali Abdaal discussing how he accidentally built a $6M business. He shares strategies for growing a service-based business in 2026 without burnout or chasing every shiny tactic, and insights into AI tools and their…
- 283. The Growth Trap That Nearly Destroyed a $30M Business
Ryan Deiss explains how a business can grow revenue but still go broke. He shares lessons from losing $2 million in a single month and introduces his "Cashflow Waterfall" system for building sustainable businesses with steady cash flow. De…
- 282. The 5 Business Mistakes I Wish I'd Fixed Sooner
This episode identifies five common business mistakes that can negatively impact service-based businesses. The host shares his insights from working with entrepreneurs and running a membership program to help listeners avoid these pitfalls.
- 281. I Met My Client at the Australia Business Show 2025
This episode features Ash Roy at the Sydney Business Show, highlighting interactions with business owners and an interview with Clayton Navarro covering his business, client results, and event feedback.
- 280. I Asked a 7 Figure Coach How to Scale in the AI Era
This episode features an interview with Olly Richards about how coaches and consultants can scale their businesses in the AI era. The discussion covers the impact of AI on Google search, content marketing, and email strategies, and emphasi…
- 279. How to Achieve More Goals by Doing Less (Harvard Method)
In this episode, Ash Roy and Dr. Srini Pillay from Harvard Medical School discuss strategies for achieving goals. They explore reasons why goals may fail and how to reprogram one's mind for success.
- 278. How to Achieve Your Goals in 2025 (Surprising Science)
This episode discusses six science-backed strategies to achieve goals. It covers building momentum, creating habits, optimizing the environment, and applying the 80/20 rule for better results.
- 277. AI Can't Replace You If You Set These 3 Goals
In this episode, Ash Roy and Julie Macdonald discuss three steps to help individuals stand out in an AI-driven world. They cover listening to clients, defining a core message, and delivering useful outcomes.
- 276. How to Achieve Your Goals Using Harvard's Doodling Hacks
This episode explores how doodling, daydreaming, and napping can enhance productivity and memory. It presents three brain hacks, backed by scientific insights from Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Srini Pillay, to help achieve goals.
- 275. Why Goal Setting Fails and 3 Steps to Fix It
This episode of the Productive Insights Podcast discusses why most goal-setting strategies fail. It outlines three common traps that hinder goal achievement and provides three science-backed shifts to overcome them, focusing on effective g…
- 274. The Death of Google Search and the Rise of ChatGPT
This episode features Ash Roy discussing the decline of Google Search and the rise of AI platforms such as ChatGPT. It examines the shift in digital marketing strategies and the emergence of new online platforms.
- 273. How to Get Clients on LinkedIn (2025 Update)
This episode discusses how to get clients on LinkedIn, focusing on a 3-part system for building trust, credibility, and authority. It covers content strategy, brand foundation, and a framework for acquiring high-value clients.
- 272. Harvard Psychiatrist: Daydream your way to your goals
This episode of the Productive Insights podcast features Ash Roy and Harvard University psychiatrist Dr. Srini Pillay. They discuss the science behind productive daydreaming and provide practical steps to use it for success in goal achieve…
- 271. How to Set Goals and Achieve Them: 5 Point Alignment System
This episode of the Productive Insights Podcast discusses a five-point alignment system for setting and achieving goals in 2025 and beyond. It covers topics such as visualizing success, focusing on one major goal, developing identity-based…
- 270. How Justin Welsh built his $8M LinkedIn business (3-step system)
This episode discusses how Justin Welsh built an $8 million business on LinkedIn. It covers a 3-step system, including defining your niche, consistent content creation, and monetizing your audience.
- 269. How to Attract Clients (Without Cold Outreach) - Dean Jackson's Genius Strategy
This episode discusses Dean Jackson's strategy for attracting clients without cold outreach. It covers a referral strategy that includes overcoming "invisible gates" and a 9-step business growth framework.
- 268. How to Achieve Goals | Brian Tracy & Perry Marshall | The 1% Rule
Ash Roy presents a 3-step goal achievement process, incorporating methods from Brian Tracy and Perry Marshall. The discussion covers the 1% rule, the significance of writing down goals, and prioritizing high-leverage activities.
- 267. How to use ChatGPT in marketing like a pro
This episode explores using ChatGPT as a tool for content creation in marketing. It covers practical applications and a custom ChatGPT setup for developing content from initial ideas.
- 266. 7 Business Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
In this episode, Ash Roy shares seven business lessons he learned over a decade of entrepreneurship. He discusses how to manage cash flow, improve pricing strategies, and avoid common pitfalls to effectively scale a business.
- 265. Brian Tracy Goal Setting Framework: A GAME CHANGER
This episode breaks down Brian Tracy's five goal-setting strategies. It covers avoiding multitasking, embracing single-tasking, and the importance of writing down goals, as well as recognizing turning points.
- 264. 97% Get Goal Setting Wrong. Here's How 5 Experts Do it
This episode of the Productive Insights Podcast explores goal setting and achievement with insights from five experts. It covers various approaches to goal setting, highlighting the importance of habits, systems, and continuous adaptation…
- 263. How to live a life you don't regret | Matthew Dicks
In this episode, Matthew Dicks shares his journey of overcoming life's challenges and the secrets to crafting unforgettable stories. He discusses the impact of storytelling on self-perception and how to capture daily stories, as well as th…
- 262. How to set and achieve goals w: Brian Tracy - 5 mistakes to avoid in 2025
Brian Tracy joins the Productive Insights Podcast to discuss goal setting and achievement. He debunks 5 common myths and identifies 5 common mistakes to avoid in 2025.
- 261. How to GROW Your Business in 2025 with These 3 Storytelling Tips!
This episode reveals three simple keys to effective storytelling for business growth. It covers why stories are powerful for lead generation, specific storytelling techniques, and the importance of location and present tense in narratives.
- 260. What Seth Godin Thinks You Should Know About Storytelling + My Origin Story
This episode features Seth Godin discussing storytelling, its role in strategy, and building a community. He also shares insights on creating value, the role of tension in selling, and goal setting.
- 259. Are You Accidentally Holding Yourself Back from Success? | Chris Do
Chris Do shares his personal journey and insights on how mindset and self-perception can impact business success. He covers topics such as humility, imposter syndrome, and strategies for achieving goals.
- 258. From marketing the first Apple Mac with Steve Jobs — to AI in business
Guy Kawasaki, who previously worked with Steve Jobs at Apple, shares insights on artificial intelligence in business. He also discusses the importance of storytelling, mentorship, and pitching.
- 257. 11 Business Tips from 128 Successful Entrepreneurs
This episode of the Productive Insights Podcast shares 11 business tips from 128 successful entrepreneurs. It covers advice on finding a niche, simplifying processes, and building relationships.
- 256. How to sell without selling: Strategies YOU need to know from a 7-Figure Entrepreneur
This episode discusses strategies for selling without traditional sales tactics. Topics covered include sales mindset, building confidence in sales, finding the right audience, and understanding customer problems.
- 255. How to grow your Youtube channel to 2.5m subscribers with Chris Do
This episode of the Productive Insights Podcast features an interview with Chris Do on YouTube growth strategies. Key lessons for creating engaging content and the power of preparation are discussed.
- 254. How champions think — Chris Do on how to build a winning mindset
Chris Do discusses building a winning mindset. He covers mental habits, the power of belief, manifestation, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs.
- 253. How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in 3 Easy Steps with Chris Do
This episode of the Productive Insights Podcast features Chris Do discussing how to overcome imposter syndrome. He shares three steps focusing on understanding humility, self-perception, and building confidence.
- 252. How Joe Pulizzi used this 5-step Goal Setting Process to build a $15M Business
Joe Pulizzi shares his 5-step process for building a $15 million business from 2008 to 2015. Ash Roy reviews the steps, which include balancing life and business goals, building an audience, focusing on a single channel, and delivering con…
- 251. Avoid These 8 Deadly Business Mistakes in 2024
This episode discusses eight common digital marketing mistakes that business owners make. It provides practical insights and solutions to avoid pitfalls such as chasing shiny objects, targeting too broad an audience, and ignoring return on…
- 250. Apple Marketing Strategy: Why Apple’s Marketing Works So Well
This episode discusses Apple's marketing strategies, multi-layered product approach, and AI capabilities. It highlights examples like the iPhone's integration for apps and media, and the M series chips' AI capabilities, offering insights f…
- 249. Why I Quit my Job to Start a Business. 7 Lesson Learned
This episode features Ash Roy discussing his transition from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. He shares lessons learned, mistakes made, and how journaling helped him align his life and business with his values.
- 248. AI in marketing: What you need to know right now w/ Neil Patel
This episode features Neil Patel discussing the role of AI in digital marketing, focusing on its impact on SEO and content creation. The conversation covers evolving search engines and offers advice for businesses and content creators.
- 247. How to Build your Brand and Increase your Prices in 2024 - Featuring Chris Do
In this episode, Chris Do, founder of The Futur, discusses his journey and offers insights on building a brand, increasing prices, and business growth. He also covers Apple's marketing strategies, using AI for business, and growing a YouTu…
- 246. Justin Welsh LinkedIn 3-Step Growth System (8M Revenue)
Justin Welsh shares his LinkedIn strategy that generated $8 million in revenue. He discusses crafting effective LinkedIn posts, optimizing profiles, and simplifying complex ideas for an audience.
- 245. Accelerate Your Business Growth with these 7 Content Strategy Tips
This episode of the Productive Insights Podcast shares 7 content strategy tips. Topics include understanding your audience, utilizing AI tools, content calendars, and diversifying content formats to build a trusted brand.
- 244. 5 Business Lesson Learned over 12 Years
Ash Roy, founder of Productive Insights, discusses five business mistakes he made while building his business since 2013. He provides practical advice on topics such as the importance of having a product, identifying ideal customers, the m…
- 243. Brian Tracy Goals 5 Book Insights + One Game Changer
This episode features Ash Roy discussing key insights from Brian Tracy's book "Goals." The discussion includes the importance of clarity, building habits, writing down goals, setting deadlines, and SMART goals.
- 242. Justin Welsh $2.25 Million/Year Content Strategy and Roadmap
Justin Welsh shares his content strategy for building a multi-million-dollar online business. He discusses his journey, online courses, and tips for social media growth and audience engagement.
- 241. The New Rules of AI Marketing & SEO with David Meerman Scott
This episode features David Meerman Scott discussing the impact of AI on marketing and SEO, focusing on how AI tools are revolutionizing content marketing and the future of generative AI in content creation. He also covers adapting to AI-d…
- 240. Justin Welsh on How to Find a Profitable Niche Worth $2.25 Million
Justin Welsh discusses how to find a profitable niche for an online business. He shares his experience of transitioning from a regular job to running his own successful business, offering advice on identifying skills, monetizing them, and…
- 239. How to use Atomic Habits to Achieve your Goals with James Clear
This episode discusses how to use James Clear's "Atomic Habits" to achieve goals. It covers the importance of daily improvements, environmental influence on habits, and practical tips for success.
- 238. How to Set and Achieve Goals Using the OKR Framework
This episode explores the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) framework for goal setting. It features Jessica Mah, who discusses her experience implementing OKRs at Indinero to align her team and boost revenue.
- 237. How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs with "The Futur" Chris Do
Chris Do discusses his journey from fleeing Vietnam to building a successful creative business. He shares how he overcame limiting beliefs and developed strategies to succeed and provide value, building an audience of over 2.5 million.
- 236. How to Stop Procrastinating to Achieve your Goals with Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy shares his "Eat That Frog" strategy to combat procrastination. He explains how to prioritize tasks, create an environment for success, and use visualization to enhance productivity.
- 235. How to Raise Prices without Losing Customer with Chris Do
Chris Do discusses strategies for increasing speaking fees, including building a strong social media presence, delivering value, and mastering negotiation. He explains how to transition from free speaking engagements to high-paying opportu…