You’ve read his blogs. You’ve seen his face on every marketing search result. But you’ve never heard Neil Patel like this.
In this episode, Neil opens up about how he built a $10M personal brand, why Google is no longer enough, and how the smartest entrepreneurs are dominating with omnichannel presence in 2025.
We break down:
- The myth of “SEO is dead”, and what’s really working now.
Why most businesses are wasting money on marketing. - How AI content fits (and fails) in your strategy.
- The real ROI of personal brand and podcasting.
- What Neil would do if he had to start from scratch today.
This episode is for marketers, founders, side-hustlers and anyone who wants to stop guessing and start growing.
Listen now. And if you like it, drop a review or share with someone building something real.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
2:53 – Is SEO Dead?
5:10 – Why Google Isn’t Enough
8:19 – AI Content: What Works, What Doesn’t
10:02 – Building a Brand in 2025
13:33 – Personal Branding
16:32 – AI Content vs Human Content: What Actually Works for SEO
17:42 – Adapting SEO for AI Tools Like ChatGPT
20:20 – Omnichannel Growth Strategy
21:52 – What Neil Would Do If He Started Again
24:18 – Podcasting’s Role in Brand Building & Modern Marketing
25:37 – Why Most Content Fails
27:51 – Trump vs Elon
29:17 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Neil Patel
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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.
With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.
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