Engage with David Walker

David Walker

Welcome to Engage with David Walker! Each episode features conversations with top entrepreneurs, sports and entertainment personalities. If they are great at what they do and have a fascinating story to share, David engages with them so you can apply their knowledge and experience to your professional and personal life. If you enjoy the content, please show your support at http://www.EngagersClub.com read less
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#34: Geza Hajgato | Three Games to Save My Football Career
30-05-2022
#34: Geza Hajgato | Three Games to Save My Football Career
Geza Hajgato is a former professional footballer. He excelled in the sport as a teenager and represented Wales up to under-18 level. After scoring a hat-trick for Cardiff schools in their cup final, he went on to play for Chelsea and later, Cardiff City. However, injury and fitness issues hampered his progress and by his own admission, his dream of playing senior professional football had ended by the age of just 18. He went on to play for Port Talbot Town in the Welsh Premier and other clubs in the Welsh pyramid... Before reuniting with his old school friends at Cardiff-based STM Sports. Also acting as chairman, he joined the club on their remarkable rise through the leagues over the course of a decade. The club folded in 2020. Their last ever match saw them finish as runners-up to Cymru Premier champions Connahs Quay Nomads in the Welsh League Cup Final. Quote: "There's always someone better. That's a fact of life. But, if I could be the best I could be, then I could be happy with that" - Geza Hajgato. Geza Hajgato Reveals: - Scoring a cup final hat-trick for Cardiff Schools which lead to him joining Chelsea as a schoolboy... where he shared digs with ex-England captain John Terry! - How he kept a torn hamstring secret and scored a hat-trick in 35 minutes against Wimbledon... after being issued a three-match ultimatum to save his injury-hampered career at The Blues! - How his eldest son played for Wales under 18s... 18 years to the day after he represented his country at that level himself! - Drifting into the Welsh League to play part-time football... where he earned more money than if he played in the Welsh Premier League! - Rising through the leagues with STM Sports alongside his childhood friends... reaching the second tier of Welsh football before the club folded in 2020. - How STM Sports beat Newton and Aberystwyth enroute to the Welsh League Cup Final... and finished as runners-up to Cymru Premier champions Connahs Quay in the club's last ever game! - How he's a UEFA B License holder and would like to work at a football academy... to pass on his 30+ years of football experience to the next generation! Resources From Geza Hajgato: Connect with Geza via https://movoinsurance.com/ Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#33: Mark O'Brien | Against All Odds
23-05-2022
#33: Mark O'Brien | Against All Odds
Mark O'Brien is a former professional footballer. He left home in Ireland to join Derby County in his teens and made his first team debut at just 16-years-old. Shortly after, a routine heart scan revealed a leaking aortic valve. Surgery was required and Mark didn't know if his career would come to and end from one season to the next. He also had spells at Motherwell, Luton Town and Southport, before joining Newport County. The club were bottom of the Football League and 11 points from safety when he arrived... But he secured the club's survival with his first professional goal - a last minute winner against Notts County - on the final day of the 2016/17 season. O'Brien retired from playing at the age of 27, after requiring further open heart surgery in 2020. In this episode, he speaks openly about the mental health issues he battled against after his playing days ended... And what he's working on now as he adjusts to life after football.  Quote: "If I'm able to share my troubles with other people and people can relate to me and it helps them, then that's my new purpose in life" - Mark O'Brien. Mark O'Brien Reveals: - His rapid progress as a teenager at Derby County which saw him appear for the first team at the age of just 16... and how his father knew about his debut before he did! - How his heart was revealed to be three times the size it should be... with the threat of death within months if he didn't get open heart surgery! - Dealing with two serious injuries shortly after recovering from heart surgery... and how he was determined not to let anything prevent him from having a professional career in football!  - Not being given the chance to prove himself at Luton Town and being frozen out of the first team... which lead to a move to rock-bottom League Two side Newport County! - Scoring a last minute winner for Newport County, his first professional goal, which spared the club relegation from the Football League... and saved many jobs in the city as a result! - How the realisation of retiring from professional football at just 27 years old affected his mental health... and how he overcame depression, anxiety and PTSD! - His new venture as a keynote speaker... where he shares his experiences of resilience and adversity! Resources From Mark O'Brien: Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-o'brien-3167a4229/ Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mark_obrien92 Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#32: Andrew Heath | Playing Pro Basketball & NBA Coaching in China
16-05-2022
#32: Andrew Heath | Playing Pro Basketball & NBA Coaching in China
Andrew Heath is a basketball coach based in San Francisco. He got passed over for jobs early in his coaching career... Making it as far as the final two candidates before ultimately missing out. He needed overseas experience to plug the gaps in his CV... And so began a three-year adventure in China. There, he coached an NBA academy... While also playing professional basketball in the minor leagues. He now directs and coaches at a school in San Francisco... And runs his own coaching program - Andrew Heath Basketball. Quote: "I had a mindset of just say 'yes' to everything. Every opportunity that comes up, just say 'yes' to it. Try new food. Hang out with new people. Experience new stuff" - Andrew Heath. Andrew Heath Reveals: - Why he doesn't tell every child he coaches they are capable of playing at college or professionally... and saves that conversation only for those genuinely able to play at a higher level! - How he began coaching immediately after graduating from college... and his surprise at professional players taking on board the advice he gave them!  - His frustration at losing out to the other candidate at the final round of job interviews... which lead to a three-year stint in China to plug the gaps in his CV! - His mantra of "say yes to everything" when living in China... where he didn't know anybody or speak the language! - Playing in China's second-tier pro-basketball scene... including shooting television commercials, appearing on posters and getting paid! - Coaching the San Francisco Power in the WUBA on his return from China... and guiding them to play-offs in their first season! - How his Ball to Books program grew from a simple month-long social media challenge... to running free basketball camps over the past two years for children who can't afford them, providing free educational resources and donating to organisations affected by the recent pandemic! Resources From Andrew Heath: Check out Andrew's coaching here: http://www.andrewheathbasketball.com Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewheathbasketball/ For more details on Ball 2 Books, visit: http://www.ball2books.com Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#31: Kieren "Beefy" Blake | The World's Number One Sports Fan
09-05-2022
#31: Kieren "Beefy" Blake | The World's Number One Sports Fan
Beefy Blake is officially the world's number one sports fan. In 1997, he had an idea... To travel the world for an entire year, watching as many sports as possible. 365 Days of Sport. He didn't tell anyone about it for a long time... Fearing somebody else would do it before he did. But, after three years of solid planning, in 2015 it became a reality. Beefy enjoyed Formula One in Dubai, the Tour de France and also watched his home nation, Wales, reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016. After a lot of back and forth with Guinness it became official: 306 different sports in 365 days... Crowning Beefy the number one sports fan in the world! Quote: "If you get opportunities then bloody well take them!" - Beefy Blake. Beefy Blake Reveals: - Playing against the late, great Shane Warne on his senior cricket debut for Newport... and installing his tennis court in Melbourne years later! - Featuring for Sheffield Hallam University against Sheffield University in his one and only game of rugby league... a curtain raiser for Sheffield Eagles vs Australia held at Don Valley Stadium! - How being denied the opportunity to play American Football in Denton, Texas led to playing for the local rugby team... and enabled him to get around the country's strict alcohol laws! - How he thought up the original idea of "365 days of sport, 365 days of beer" in 1997... and why he didn't tell anybody about it for 13 years!  - Inexplicably landing a meeting with Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo while attending the F1 in Abu Dhabi... with the driver hailing it the best interview he'd done that year!  - Jousting being the most violent of the 306 sports he watched... with it also scoring highest on his "Chance of Death" rating! - Watching Wales in their agonising semi-final defeat against Portugal in the semi-finals of 2016... and missing out on appearing in Jonny Owen's documentary about their run in the tournament! Resources From Beefy Blake: 365 Days of Sport: https://www.365daysofsport.com/ 365 Days of Sport Radio Show: https://anchor.fm/365daysofsport Follow Beefy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/365DaysOfSport Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#30: Brian "The Bull" Holstein | The Fight of My Life
02-05-2022
#30: Brian "The Bull" Holstein | The Fight of My Life
Brian Holstein is a professional boxer from Columbus, Ohio. He has fought at four different weight classes and is a former Ohio State Cruiserweight champion. Having been knocked out just once in his career, he considers himself to be the "litmus test"... As in, if a trainer wants to know how good their boxer is, put him toe-to-toe with "The Bull!" However, Brian faced a different kind of fight in October 2021... When he was diagnosed with leukaemia following some irregularities during a routine medical ahead of a bout against Frederic Julan. Fortunately, Brian made a swift recovery and is looking to make a return to boxing... This time of the bare knuckle variety! Quote: "I made my name across the boxing world as the "litmus test". If you want to know how good your guy is, you put him in with "The Bull"... and you'll find out real quick" - Brian Holstein. Brian Holstein Reveals: - How he was a "straight A" student with no fighting background... until a break up and growing tired of being taken advantage of meant he needed a place to vent! - His first taste of boxing in a local "tough man" competition... where he beat two fighters before getting knocked out in the final, pocketing $500 for his trouble! - How he was annoyed by his chosen ring attire for his first professional fight - pink trunks and gold shoes... which lead to him knocking out his opponent inside 11 seconds! - "Forgetting how to fight" during his televised match against an undefeated Trevor McCumby... which lead to is first and only knockout defeat! - How he made weight at the last minute to take on a heavyweight whose opponent no-showed... by stuffing a chunk of asphalt into his belt line! - Being rejected to fight the UK's Tommy Fury, younger brother of WBC Heavyweight champion Tyson, in Trillerverz II... for being deemed "too tough of an opponent!" - How his leukaemia was discovered during a medical one week before his fight against Frederic Julan... with a white blood cell count which had his oncologist questioning how he wasn't already dead! Resources From Brian Holstein: Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebullchampion Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebullchampion/ Follow Brian on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebullchampion Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#29: Steve Mellor | Murdering a Podcast
25-04-2022
#29: Steve Mellor | Murdering a Podcast
Steve Mellor is an online entrepreneur from the United Kingdom. He describes himself as a writer, film maker, photographer... And now, podcaster. He got involved with a murder mystery podcast during the first lockdown... Which paved the way for his latest project: "Murdering a Podcast". In this episode he discusses why podcasting is a better route for entrepreneurs than blogging or YouTube... And also how he's helping other budding podcasters create their own successful show with his Podcast Advantage course! Quote: "There's only two million podcasts. It's a very easy route to market. It's a lot less technical than doing video. You can get started making a podcast for about £30" - Steve Mellor. Steve Mellor Reveals: - The advice given to him by a stand-up comedian... after handing the comic a list of potential jokes he'd missed during his set! - How his team narrowly avoided signing an expensive studio contract where they planned to host and record a live murder mystery podcast... just two weeks before Covid shut down the world! - How he used his experience of the performing arts industry to secure National Lottery funding for his podcast... which ensured everybody got paid for the work they put in! - Why he fancies his chances of success with a podcast against two million others... compared to 50 million YouTube channels and 500 million blogs! - Why you should treat your podcast like a publisher and not the platform... and ensure you make it as easy as possible for people to support you! - Why he intends to widen the scope of "Murdering a Podcast"... to also include interviews with actors, writers, directors and producers in the industry! -  How he's helping other budding podcasters from the idea phase right through to launch... with his "Podcast Advantage" training product! Resources From Steve Mellor: Check out Murdering a Podcast: https://murderingapodcast.com Get Steve's Podcast Advantage training: https://www.murderingapodcast.com/pca Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#28: Brewski Blanch & "Dangerous" Danny Owens | Beers X Beatdowns
18-04-2022
#28: Brewski Blanch & "Dangerous" Danny Owens | Beers X Beatdowns
Beers X Beatdowns, comprising Brewski Blanch and "Dangerous" Danny Owens, are a well-known tag-team on the South Wales wrestling scene. Between them, they have almost 40 years of in-ring experience... And arguably the best "bromance" in the business! In todays episode, they not only talk about how BXB was formed... But also preview their Pro Wrestling Karnage show: "Krash Bang Karnage" which takes place Saturday 23 April! The main event sees Mark Daniels challenge Caiman for the heavyweight title. Blanch defends his Outbreak title against Kenny Mantra. There are debuts for Sam Best and TJ Skye.  Plus James Ellis, "Darling" Darcy Dekill, Necrofago and more! They also preview a very special show taking place on Saturday 4 June: "All For Ollie"... Raising awareness and much-needed funds for a little boy currently awaiting a heart transplant.  Quotes: "We like to entertain but if it means getting the kids to hate us at the beginning of the show, then that's what we'll do" - Brewski Blanch. "I prefer being a heel. Ask my exes. They probably don't like me as a person. It's easier to get people to hate me than it is to like me" - Dangerous Danny Owens. Beers X Beatdowns Reveal: - How the duo had known each other in the wrestling scene for almost 20 years without ever being close friends... until a chance meeting in a hospital waiting room in 2019 laid the foundations for their tag-team! - How Blanch made his debut at a live wrestling show... just six days after a single two-hour training session! - Their only interaction during their early wrestling days... with Blanch managing now-Welsh Wrestling favourite Titan in a match against Danny! - The story behind the notorious "Hair vs Hair" charity match, where Blanch managed Tyson T-Bone to defeat against Caiman... with a special guest appearance from former WWE tag-team champion Eugene! - The promotional vignettes which secured them a series of advanced bookings... before they revealed their identities to the wrestling public! - The "lost art" of working with the crowd... which ensures the duo don't have to take as many bumps and help them enjoy longer careers! - Why Danny wants his Pro Wrestling Karnage promotion to become so successful he doesn't have to appear it any more... and why he wants it to be used as a "conveyer belt" for upcoming local talent! Resources From Beers X Beatdowns: Get all the latest Pro Wrestling Karnage news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingKarnage Purchase tickets for Krash Bang Karnage: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pro-wrestling-karnage-krash-bang-karnage-tickets-259043274407 Purchase tickets for All For Ollie: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pro-wrestling-karnage-all-for-ollie-tickets-298753097557/ Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#27: Blake Fontana | How I Made $500,000 in Two Years on Facebook
11-04-2022
#27: Blake Fontana | How I Made $500,000 in Two Years on Facebook
Blake Fontana is an online entrepreneur from Chicago. While working in his family diamond retail business, he decided he didn't want to follow the path of his parents... Working long hours and tied to a single location. So, he looked for opportunities online. His journey led him to Facebook... Where he connected with fellow entrepreneurs and introduced them to high ticket affiliate marketing. Blake became very successful... Very quickly. In the past two years he has generated over $500,000 by marketing on Facebook... And hasn't spent one cent on advertising! Quote: "I saw how many hours a week my dad was working and stuck in that store. I didn't see him as much as kid because of that. For me, in my future, I wanted to have more control over how I was able to live my life, spend my time and not really be strapped to a location" - Blake Fontana. Blake Fontana Reveals: - How working in his family's diamond business gave him the perfect introduction to "high ticket sales"... even if he had no desire to take it over from his parents full-time! - How he spent $2,500 on confetti balloons as he entered the world of Amazon FBA... only for the marketplace to become highly competitive and no longer feasible! - His desire to start blogging and make money promoting affiliate products... only to be discouraged from doing so by one of the most successful bloggers in the industry! - Why it is vital to believe in the program you are promoting as an affiliate... and not just view it as an income opportunity! - Why you should focus your attention on a group of three to five potential customers to make your first sale... and use this as your competitive advantage against bigger, more successful affiliates! - The reason why marketers who rely on organic methods feel overwhelmed... and how gamifying two or three key activities each day will improve your productivity and increase results! - How he reacted to having his Facebook account closed down... and how you can protect yourself against this worst case scenario! Resources From Blake Fontana: Join Blake's Facebook Group for training on how to become a successful high ticket affiliate marketer: http://www.blake-fontana.com Subscribe to Blake's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlakeFontana Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#26: Elliott Dugan | The LinkedIn Footballer
04-04-2022
#26: Elliott Dugan | The LinkedIn Footballer
Elliott Dugan is a professional footballer, currently playing for Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premiership. After being released at 18 by Swindon Town... He has travelled across Europe to forge a career in the professional game. The fourth tier of Swedish football was his first port of call... Before scoring goals for fun in both the fourth and third divisions in Cyprus. All while COVID raged across the planet, causing all sorts of havoc to his training and playing schedule. He returned to the UK in January and at the age of 21, reveals what it really takes for a young footballer to make the grade in a ruthless industry. Quote: "The only reason I play football is to score" - Elliott Dugan. Elliott Dugan Reveals: - How he played football from morning until night as a youngster and aspired to be Gareth Bale... even going as far to sport the same hairstyle! - Lots of good feedback first year of scholarship, change of coach in the second year, glandular fever... which lead to his release at the age of 18. - Why he chose to play in the fourth tier of Swedish football, complete with hellish nine-hour bus journeys to games... rather than get experience in England's non-league. - How he found himself working for the Royal Mail when COVID restrictions saw competitive football put on hiatus... which made him rediscover his love for the game even more! - Sending hundreds of messages to professional football clubs via LinkedIn... and receiving his first replies in a matter of a few days! - How he rediscovered his scoring touch for Cypriot team Akrotiri with 26 goals... despite COVID playing havoc with the fixture list and training sessions! - The best goal he ever scored during his time at Erimis... with no evidence as the in-game video camera failed to record it! Resources From Elliott Dugan: Connect with Elliott on Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elliott-dugan-31300519a Follow Elliott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/elliottdugan00 Follow Elliott on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e_l_d189 Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#25: Phil Tomasso | Chance of a Lifetime
28-03-2022
#25: Phil Tomasso | Chance of a Lifetime
Phil Tomasso was a runner-up on the recent Food Network show fronted by Guy Fieri, "Chance of a Lifetime". He competed against five other contestants to win a Chicken Guy franchise of his own - worth approximately $1.5 million. Initially portrayed as a "fish out of water", Phil soon established himself as one of the stronger hopefuls for the grand prize. His food was rated the best by the judges... And who could forget his performance as "Chicken Guy Phil", where he stood out among extroverted opposition? Phil talks candidly about his time on the show... Lifting the lid on what "really" goes on in between filming... And why he didn't need the first prize to feel like a winner. Quote: "Anybody can do anything they put their mind to" - Phil Tomasso. Phil Tomasso Reveals: - Being branded a "loser" by his High School careers advisor and failing college after one year... only to later return and graduate with a 3.85 GPA! - His entrepreneurial side during his youth which saw him sell lemonade, baseball and Pokémon cards to his school friends... and also tickets for his own lottery at just eight years old! - How the country went into lockdown just two weeks after opening his bakery... yet went on to do 100% more business than its previous owner! - How show judge Christian Petroni encouraged him to "lighten up" and "come out of his shell"... and the result was "Chicken Guy Phil!"  - The text message he received from his day job during filming... threatening him with the sack if he didn't return home and work his shift. - The reason why his food in the final challenge earned the biggest score from the judges... but received the lowest score from the customers! - The REAL reason he gave Guy Fieri his first responder coin... which was cut from the final edit! Resources From Phil Tomasso: Follow Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philtomasso4/ Follow Phil on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philtomasso4 Follow Phil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtomasso4 Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#24: Michelle Haslam | How to Make Money on TikTok
21-03-2022
#24: Michelle Haslam | How to Make Money on TikTok
Michelle Haslam began using TikTok during lockdown. Like many others, it was a way to pass the time. That was until she watched an advert on the platform, introducing her to the concept of making money online. From then on, everything changed. Michelle created videos and attracted followers. Tens of thousands of them. However, she was unable to monetise this audience. That was until she combined TikTok and Facebook in a unique way... Which now sees her make thousands of dollars every month with high ticket affiliate marketing. Better still, she also teaches others how to do the same! If you ever wondered how to make money on TikTok... You will not want to miss this episode! Quote: "I'm 42. I'm a mum. I'm pretty much the opposite of what TikTok is all about. But the reality is, if I can do it, anyone can do it" - Michelle Haslam. Michelle Haslam Reveals: - How she used TikTok to pass the time during the lockdowns over the past couple of years... and saw an advert which introduced her to the concept of making money online. - Her major blunder when trying to imported toys on Amazon... no safety marker meant she lost her £1,000 investment! - Her first video on TikTok she described as "boring" with "terrible sound"... but got hundreds of views which encouraged her to keep going! - How she grew her TikTok following from zero to over 65,000 followers in just five months... including one video which grew her following from 10,000 to 40,000 overnight!  - Her most successful style of video, which included one which attracted over 2.2 million views... and why she stopped producing them! - How she has progressed from creating "cheap and nasty" content to providing more value... and why a change of mindset has improved the quality of her following and engagement!  - How she funnels her highest quality leads from TikTok into a Facebook group... which is now attracting hot leads directly from that platform too! Resources From Michelle Haslam: Follow Michelle on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tik.tok.affiliate Join Michelle's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/make.money.michelle Connect with Michelle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.haslam4 Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#23: Ted Croushore | In the Best Shape of My Life - Aged 53
14-03-2022
#23: Ted Croushore | In the Best Shape of My Life - Aged 53
Ted Croushore turns 53 this month... Yet he's in the best shape of his life! He struggled with his weight during his teen years... And again once his children were born. Over the years it had been up and down like a yo-yo. After tipping the scales at 170lbs, he knew it was time to make a change. He combined his knowledge of resistance training with a nutrition plan he could stick to... And dropped 13lbs of fat in just 12 weeks. Better still... With no loss of lean mass! Ted shares how he did this... And how he can help you achieve your own fitness goals! Quote: "It's critically important to know where you are right now, so you know how to get to where you want to go" - Ted Croushore.  Ted Croushore Reveals: - How playing youth basketball taught him the fundamentals of discipline and tenacity... which has helped him during his fitness journey four decades later! - The moment in High School he realised if things were to change he was responsible for making it happen... which lead to him losing 30lbs in weight over one summer! - The myth that having three children under the age of six keeps you fit... and why it does not outpace poor eating habits which sees weight creep up over time! - Why resistance training is like an insurance plan for your body if you begin early enough... and the two different types he uses! - How he combined his knowledge of resistance and nutrition to shred 13lbs of fat in just 12 weeks... with no loss of lean mass! - Why discipline trumps motivation when it comes to achieving your weight loss goals... and what to do if you fall off the wagon! - How he is using intermittent fasting to drop a further 13lbs of blubber... to reach his goal of 15% body fat! Resources From Ted Croushore: In addition to helping people with their fitness challenges and goals, Ted also helps new and experienced online entrepreneurs find and promote in-demand, high ticket ($997+), high commission programs which best fit their personality. Take Ted's 60-second quiz to find the best online business for YOU! http://www.tedsquiz.com As a "thank you!" for watching Ted's interview, click below to sign up for exclusive and 100% FREE access to Ted's Best Fit - the groundbreaking 5 module "24 Hour Google Ranking System"! You've never seen anything like this... it will blow your mind and blow up your highly targeted traffic!   http://www.tedsbestfit.com Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#22: Gary Sorensen | Affiliate Marketing Success Tips
07-03-2022
#22: Gary Sorensen | Affiliate Marketing Success Tips
Gary Sorensen waited a long time to experience affiliate marketing success: Eight years. He'd been involved in different programs... Across different industries. But, the result was the same... Money invested with no return. That was until he stumbled on one particular opportunity by accident. In fact, somebody spammed his Messenger inbox! However, this was the turning point he'd waited almost a decade for... And finally made money from his online efforts. Gary discusses his journey in this episode... Sharing his best affiliate marketing success tips for you to use too! Quote: "Relationships are more important than sales. The sales will come, but you have to have a relationship with the people" - Gary Sorensen. Gary Sorensen Reveals: - The mantra he learned through his lean years online... and how it helped him to keep learning and pushing through. - Why he values a $5 sale... and how it spurs him on to closing sales worth $50, $100, or $500 and higher! -The moment he realised he needed to change his approach to email marketing... after finding himself on both sides of spamming offers! - Why his first entry into high ticket affiliate marketing left him feeling like a used car salesman... and why he doesn't enjoy an aggressive approach to marketing. - His struggle with email marketing... where his subscribers were only responsive to offers worth a few dollars. - How he found his current opportunity by accident... after being spammed but joined the program under somebody else! - Why being authentic can lead to more online sales opportunities... and how quickly potential customers will respond! Resources From Gary Sorensen: Get coached by the best, just like Gary: http://garyslink.com  Gary is making money online with this free affiliate program: https://olspsystem.com/join/244733 Connect with Gary on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015532902569 Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#21: Jon "Necrofago" Walker | How to Become a Pro Wrestler
28-02-2022
#21: Jon "Necrofago" Walker | How to Become a Pro Wrestler
Jon Walker has loved wrestling ever since he was a child. Although, he never took it up himself until adulthood. A slightly drunken conversation at a WWE live show lead to a six year wrestling journey. Persona changes... Titles won... And even running a series of sell-out shows! In this episode, Jon discusses life at the sharp-end of the South Wales wrestling scene. Appearing on the same card as ex-WWE and AEW superstar Cody Rhodes on his debut... Defeating ex-NXT UK wrestler Joseph Conners... And falling out of love with the business before coming back more successful than ever! If you ever wondered how to become a pro wrestler... You will not want to miss this! Quote: "I'm going to give this a go. If I can figure out how to give it a go... I'm going to give it a go" - Jon Walker. Jon Walker Reveals: - The match at SummerSlam 1991 which made him fall in love with wrestling... and it wasn't the Main Event which featured legends Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior! - The moment he decided to take up wrestling while attending a WWE Live show... where a seemingly bored pair of Uso's inspired him to step into the squared circle himself! - Why he regretted his Jonny Narcissist character being a crowd-displeasing heel... and the reasons why a fan-favourite babyface is a much easier role to play! - How being stood next to the promoter during a time of crucial decision making handed him his first match... on the same card as ex-AEW TNT champion Cody Rhodes! - How he was selected by chance yet again as his current, masked Necrofago character... this time to face, and beat, former NXT UK wrestler Joseph Conners! - The numerous challenges he faced when setting up his Slam Masters Wrestling promotion... such as not having a ring to perform in!  - Who is top of his "wish list" to appear on a future show... this former WWE Intercontinental champion is arguably the hottest wrestler on the indie circuit right now!  Resources From Jon Walker Purchase tickets for an upcoming Slam Masters show: https://www.slammasterswrestling.com/ Subscribe to the Slam Masters YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SlammastersWrestling Keep up to date with Slam Masters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slammasterswrestling/ Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#20: David Walker | It's Time For a Change
24-02-2022
#20: David Walker | It's Time For a Change
20 episodes in... I decided to rebrand the show! It was never my intention to limit the show's content to that based around the online marketing industry... And so a new name brings with it a new direction. Welcome... to Engage with David Walker! Now, I truly feel this can be "my show"... Where I have the freedom to talk to whoever I want, about whatever will make for interesting content for my audience. In this short episode, I discuss some of my reasons for the rebrand... And plans for the future! Quote: "If I limit myself to just speaking to online marketers then the show ultimately isn't going to grow" - David Walker. David Walker Reveals: - Why it took creating 19 episodes of the show to realise what he wanted out of it... and his approach to content creation going forward. - How he never intended the show to be limited to discussing online marketing content... despite its original name of Internet Marketing Revealed! - His original vision for the show as a "Saturday Kitchen" for the online marketing industry... but soon discovered this format was too restrictive! - Why he wants to move away from the show being seen as Internet Marketing content... despite having over 20 years experience in the industry! - How he will feature guests from the online marketing industry on the show... and plans to give his one-to-one clients a platform to showcase themselves! - Why the rebrand will help attract a more diverse range of guests... eliminating the need to try to "invent" a marketing angle for their appearance to "make sense!" - His thoughts on why only 21% of podcasts are active... and why guests from different industries will be vital to the growth of the show! Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#19: Jimmy Scott Jr | 80 Million Views in 18 Months
21-02-2022
#19: Jimmy Scott Jr | 80 Million Views in 18 Months
Jimmy Scott Jr has taken social media by storm. His videos have attracted over 80 million views in the past 18 months across multiple social media platforms. The topic of his content? Food. Jimmy posts about food daily. Delicious comfort food... Weird food combos... Or anything else which takes his fancy. He began this journey to build an online brand... And monetise the activities he enjoys. In this episode, Jimmy reveals what it takes to become an influencer across multiple social media platforms. If you ever wondered how to get a million views... You will not want to miss this! Quote: "I'm somebody that wants to be happy with how I'm making money. Not just make more money" - Jimmy Scott Jr Jimmy Scott Jr Reveals: - Why he left his "crippling" role as a surgical technician after almost 20 high-pressure years in the operating theatre... to pursue his dream of building a successful online brand! - How he came to the realisation that what he enjoyed doing on his days off could be monetised... and how social media would be the perfect platform to showcase it! - His long-term vision to brand himself around food and restaurants... while those around him could only see he "wasn't getting paid!" - Why success is more about mindset than steps... because if it was just about "steps", then anybody could do it! - His top tip for any budding food influencer concerned about the expense involved to eat... to get the best social media worthy restaurant meals for free! - Why he doesn't listen to advice about not putting the same content on multiple platforms... and why some videos blow up on certain platforms while it's crickets on others! - The "science experiment" which gave him his first video to exceed one million views... and the platform he uploaded it to! Resources From Jimmy Scott Jr: Follow Jimmy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jscottjr Follow Jimmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmylscottjr Resources From David Walker: Check out the Internet Marketing Revealed website here: http://www.internetmarketingrevealed.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net If you need a premium domain name for your business, you can find over 1,000 of them here: https://www.domainsrevealed.com Internet Marketing Revealed socials: YouTube: https://imr.show/yt Facebook: https://imr.show/fb TikTok: https://imr.show/tt Instagram: https://imr.show/ig Twitter: https://imr.show/tw Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#18: Dave King | A Facebook Organic Marketing Strategy Which Gets Results
14-02-2022
#18: Dave King | A Facebook Organic Marketing Strategy Which Gets Results
Dave King is a born salesman. He worked in advertising during the 1990s where £2,000 commissions and phone calls with fashion designer Paul Smith were just another day at the office. Fast forward a couple of decades and he's now carving out a name for himself in the world of online marketing. First as an affiliate and now a coach... Dave draws upon his many years of experience to help other people become successful online. He does the opposite of what many involved in the industry teach and do... Such as not giving prospective customers the "hard sell". In fact, he makes it easy for people to say "no" to him! Here, Dave reveals his softer, conversational approach to online marketing... Which lowers a customer's "buying defences" and keeps the high ticket sales rolling in. Quote: "If I'm an affiliate marketer I still feel like I'm working for somebody. I turned 50 and the real calling for me was coaching. I enjoy the sales calls and I love coaching" - Dave King. Dave King Reveals: - Why he gave up a lucrative sales job in London during the 1990s... where £2,000 commissions and phone calls with designer Paul Smith were the norm. - How a combination of turning 50-years-old, losing his mum and the global pandemic made him realise he needed to something with his life... and affiliate marketing was the answer. - While the "cold outreach" Messenger approach of a few years ago is no longer effective... and why he uses a "two date" method instead! - Why he never "enters somebody's house" without being invited... and waits for a friend request to be accepted before sending a message! - How to encourage a defensive, struggling marketer who maintains they're successful to open up and reveal the truth... in one casually delivered sentence! - Why a softer, conversational approach to marketing is more effective than ever... despite living in times of uncertainty where you would think more urgency is required. - How he lost faith in the high ticket program he was promoting... and made the transition to creating his own products and coaching. Resources From Dave King: Let Dave show you how to make your first high ticket commission: https://casestudy.amboacademy.com/ Join Dave's affiliate marketing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/affiliatemarketingbizops Resources From David Walker: Check out the Internet Marketing Revealed website here: http://www.internetmarketingrevealed.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net If you need a premium domain name for your business, you can find over 1,000 of them here: https://www.domainsrevealed.com Internet Marketing Revealed socials: YouTube: https://imr.show/yt Facebook: https://imr.show/fb TikTok: https://imr.show/tt Instagram: https://imr.show/ig Twitter: https://imr.show/tw Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#17: Mark McGarry | Marketing is a Marathon and Not a Sprint
07-02-2022
#17: Mark McGarry | Marketing is a Marathon and Not a Sprint
Like many affiliate marketers... Mark McGarry has had his share of ups and downs. Perhaps more so than most. After deciding he needed a change in his lifestyle, he took up long distance running in his late 20s. He was a natural... And won every race he entered for three seasons straight! He entered the network marketing industry... To promote a product he felt would complement his active lifestyle. However, it clashed with his introverted personality, so he made the switch to affiliate marketing. He found this a struggle too... Until he took on a mentor to help him avoid burning out. Add a period of almost two-and-a-half years where marketing took a back seat to nursing his paraplegic dog back to health... And you can see Mark's online journey has been anything but a straightforward line from A to B. Quote: "95 percent of people's lives are a car crash most of the time but they're afraid to admit it" - Mark McGarry. Mark McGarry Reveals: - How he left behind a chaotic, vice-fuelled lifestyle in his late 20s to take up long distance running... and won every race he entered for three seasons! - His struggles to introduce close friends and family to his network marketing company... made all the more difficult as a self-confessed introvert! - How he persisted with networking marketing despite constant rejection, animosity from people close to him and three-hour drives to endless hotel meetings... until his car broke down and he didn't have the money to repair it! - How he made his first high ticket sale as an affiliate... moments away from boarding a plane to Arizona for an event the company he promoted was hosting! - How his affiliate marketing career took a backseat for two and half years... after nursing his paraplegic dog back to health and helping him to walk again! - His struggle with the workload required to breakthrough as an organic affiliate marketer on Facebook... and how he took on a mentor to help him avoid burnout completely. - Why creating your own offers is so important... and the difference between being a creator and a consumer. Resources From Mark McGarry: Get a free Facebook profile audit from Mark where he will give you advice on what you are doing well and what improvements you can make to get inbound leads. Contact him directly via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.mcgarry.395/ Resources From David Walker: Check out the Internet Marketing Revealed website here: http://www.internetmarketingrevealed.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net If you need a premium domain name for your business, you can find over 1,000 of them here: https://www.domainsrevealed.com Internet Marketing Revealed socials: YouTube: https://imr.show/yt Facebook: https://imr.show/fb TikTok: https://imr.show/tt Instagram: https://imr.show/ig Twitter: https://imr.show/tw Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#16: Manny Hanif | How To Make Organic Sales on Social Media With the Consistency of Paid Ads
31-01-2022
#16: Manny Hanif | How To Make Organic Sales on Social Media With the Consistency of Paid Ads
Manny Hanif needed a change of direction. A successful marketer from the early noughties, he ran Facebook ads for clients. The problem? Sometimes the ads would get shut down. Not for malicious reasons... He was just at the mercy of the algorithm. Or, an employee having a bad day with their finger hovering over the "cancel" button. Manny grew tired of explaining over and over again who was behind the cancellation... So, decided to go down the "organic" route instead. No more approval process... And no more wasted investment. Just a potential social media audience of billions he could tap into at no cost. Manny developed his own strategy to attract and close laser targeted leads... And is able to do so with the consistency and predictability of paid advertising. If you're fed up of pouring money down the drain with your own ads, you will not want to miss this episode! Quote: "Small changes can lead to big things" - Manny Hanif. Manny Hanif Reveals: - How a well-placed Google ad lured him into the world of making money online... only for it to be the worst £50 he ever spent! - The time he set up a website around a prominent British boxer... and how he avoided being accused of cybersquatting! - His first sale on the Warrior Forum... where he was paid in PayPal "beer" money! - How Facebook went on a banning spree with paid ads... forcing him to ditch his agency and focus on organic traffic! - The three strategies he uses to make organic sales on Facebook consistently... and how you can use them too! - Why he likens messaging potential leads on social media to pro-wrestling... you're always judged on your promo! - His "hybrid offer" strategy... which can transform low ticket customers into high ticket clients! Resources From Manny Hanif: Find out more about Manny's marketing methods and book a free strategy call: https://www.hashtagacademy.com/ Connect with Manny of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanifmarketing/ Subscribe to Manny's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mannyhanif Resources From David Walker: Check out the Internet Marketing Revealed website here: http://www.internetmarketingrevealed.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net If you need a premium domain name for your business, you can find over 1,000 of them here: https://www.domainsrevealed.com Internet Marketing Revealed socials: YouTube: https://imr.show/yt Facebook: https://imr.show/fb TikTok: https://imr.show/tt Instagram: https://imr.show/ig Twitter: https://imr.show/tw Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic
#15: Ken Furukawa | Mindset of a Video Marketer
24-01-2022
#15: Ken Furukawa | Mindset of a Video Marketer
Ken Furukawa was a frustrated employee. He came from a traditional marketing background and devised a cost-effective plan for his company. Such was his confidence his strategy would work... He declared his boss could fire him if it didn't. Despite this, he was never given the opportunity to put it to the test. So, he quit. Ken ventured into the world of online marketing... And found his way to YouTube. Initially, he was apprehensive about appearing on camera. But, discovered the key to building a successful personal brand was to become the face of it. Now, he runs a successful channel which attracts thousands of views every month... And has also branched out into podcasting, co-hosting The Affiliate Files with a previous guest on the show, Garry Baker. Quote: "When you work in the corporate world it's so different. Whether you show up or don't show up, you're going to get paid. It doesn't matter. Whereas, what we do, if you're messing around, you're not going to get paid. Your activity compounds" - Ken Furukawa. Ken Furukawa Reveals: - How he tried to discourage competition from other Amazon sellers by targeting products with a higher unit price... but had to put the business to one side when Covid caused problems with deliveries. - Feeling undervalued in his corporate job which confirmed his decision to quit... and pursue a full-time career online instead! - The negative mentality of coaching students who are new to the online industry... who expect the big payday without putting in the work! - The real purpose of an online marketing coach... and it's not to do the work for you! - His line in the sand moment where he vowed to make online marketing work for him... and never buy another info product again! - What he realised about marketing on YouTube which encouraged him to go all out... after initially being too nervous to show his face on camera! - What Ken enjoys most about podcasting... despite hoping his co-host would forget about the idea to begin with! Resources From Ken Furukawa: Access Ken's Ultimate Shiny Object Detector Checklist. It's an interactive and reusable checklist designed to help beginners avoid wasting their time and money buying shiny object products. No opt-in required: https://kenfurukawa.com/no-shiny-objects/ Check out his YouTube channel: https://kenfurukawa.com/youtube Listen to The Affiliate Files podcast: https://theaffiliatefiles.com/ Resources From David Walker: Check out the Internet Marketing Revealed website here: http://www.internetmarketingrevealed.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net If you need a premium domain name for your business, you can find over 1,000 of them here: https://www.domainsrevealed.com Internet Marketing Revealed socials: YouTube: https://imr.show/yt Facebook: https://imr.show/fb TikTok: https://imr.show/tt Instagram: https://imr.show/ig Twitter: https://imr.show/tw Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic