In this episode of "Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast," host Phil Better sits down with Morgan Taylor, co-founder of Jolly SEO. Morgan shares his transformative journey from bartending to becoming a digital entrepreneur, his transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical skills every entrepreneur should master. This episode delves deep into effective SEO strategies, the importance of work-life balance, and actionable tips for long-term business success.

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Timestamps:

1. [00:00] - Introduction: Introduction to the episode and guest, Morgan Taylor.
2. [02:30] - Morgan Taylor's Background: Morgan's journey from bartending to digital entrepreneurship.
3. [10:45] - Transition to Jolly SEO : How Morgan and his partner Greg Heilers started and grew their SEO business.
4. [16:00] - Essential Business Skills: Importance of learning lead generation, sales skills, and people management.
5. [22:15] - Physical and Mental Wellbeing: Morgan's advice on maintaining health while managing a business.
6. [28:30] - Opportunity Cost: Morgan's advice to his younger self about understanding opportunity cost.
7. [34:45] - SEO Best Practices: Emphasis on white hat SEO and link-building strategies.
8. [42:00] - Handling Business Growth: Managing growth and building a resilient business model.
9. [50:00] - Future Outlook: Morgan's thoughts on the future of SEO and digital marketing.
10. [56:30] - Final Thoughts and Call to Action: Morgan's final advice and how to connect with him.

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Guest Bio:Morgan Taylor is the co-founder of Jolly SEO, a company renowned for its ethical WhiteHat link-building services that have accumulated over 100,000 quality backlinks for high-profile publications like Forbes and Business Insider. Starting his career in bartending, Morgan transitioned through freelance writing to digital entrepreneurship, making significant strides in the SEO industry.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Mastering lead generation, sales skills, and people management is crucial for business success.
2. Maintaining physical health is essential for mental and physical wellness, especially in sedentary work environments.
3. Understanding opportunity cost early on can significantly impact future opportunities.
4. Utilizing white hat SEO strategies can build sustainable and ethical business growth.
5. The transition from freelancing to business ownership involves adapting to new responsibilities and continuous learning.
6. Balancing work and personal life is crucial for long-term success and well-being.

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Credits:

Host: Phil...