In this special episode of the Content Creator and the Hot Box, Collin and Alex decide to discuss how the coronavirus is affecting them and how they will be moving in the future. This podcast is definitely, honest and raw. Take notes and enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

In this episode of The Content Creator, I had a chance to interview former drug dealer now business mogul "Freeway" Rick Ross. He is known for the drug empire he established in Los Angeles, California, in the early to mid-1980s. At one point in time, he was considered a BILLIONAIRE. He was sentenced to life in prison. The sentence was shortened on appeal and Ross was released in 2009. After listening to this interview I guarantee that you won't see him as his past and will be inspired by what he is now. We talk about everything from his past to his new business ventures, health, the coronavirus, Mike Bloomberg, and more! You don't want to miss this episode. Follow Alex J. Martin here Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/iamalexjmartin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

In this episode of the Content Creator, Alex breaks down the Instagram algorithm.   Follow Alex J. Martin here   Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin/  Twitter- https://twitter.com/iamalexjmartin   #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #instagram #instagrammarketing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

In this episode of The Content Creator, Alex J. Martin shows you various ways to get clients in 2020 for free. Here are some tips from this episode. Dress nice & go to events and pass out flyers/ business cards. Offer deals. Send thank you cards to past clients. Cold call/ cold email various businesses. Promote services in Facebook groups. Ask clients for referrals. Get featured on blogs, podcasts, and youtube channels. Attend conferences and network with people. Sign up for various freelance sites and promote your services. Ask the client if they will need any help in the near future. Follow Alex J. Martin on the following platforms Twitter- www.twitter.com/iamalexjmartin Instagram- www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin Facebook- www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

HOW TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE IN 2020   In this episode, Alex J. Martin takes the podcast in a different direction and shows you how to be more productive in 2020. All of this information comes from experience and research from books that he has read.  He prefaces the episode by telling you to put you first. Nobody is going to go harder for you than you. Trust your process. If you don't know you then people will tell you who you are.   Here are the steps to being more productive in 2020  1. Know what you want and when you want it done.  Be strategic and have a system in place. You are more likely to achieve your goals when you write them down.   2. Get rid of all the toxic stuff. Anything that distracts you is toxic. That can be from that relationship to any bad habit that consumes you. Stay focused.   3. Tackle your ideas and plans immediately. Waste no time getting things done. Don't procrastinate. Don't wait. There is no better time than now to get things done. Also, separate being busy from being productive. Productivity is producing results. So produce results.   4. Don't work average hours. The average American works 44 hours a week. How many hours are you working? Elon Musk recommends that you work 80-100, but do what is right for you and don't be average.    Follow Alex J. Martin on the following platforms  Twitter- www.twitter.com/iamalexjmartin  Instagram- www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin  Facebook- www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

The Content Creator Podcast Episode 2- 5 Types of Engaging Content In this episode, Alex J. Martin shows you 5 types of engaging content that will help you grow your following, increase your brand awareness and more. The 5 Types of Engaging Content Infographics Questions and Polls Quotes Memes/ Gifs Lives/ Video Posts If you have any questions regarding social media or want to follow Alex J. Martin click on the following links. Twitter - www.twitter.com/iamalexjmartin Facebook- www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin Instagram- www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

On this episode of The Content Creator Alex Martin shows you how to get more followers on Instagram in 2020. If you are like me, you are planning to make 2020 a big year and have an even better decade. With social media becoming the main source of media, I want to make sure that you go into 2020 prepared. I am going to show you have to grow your following organically on Instagram in 2020. 1. Be Strategic, Creative, and Consistent Strategize. The best in every field has a strategy in place to help them hit their goals. You’ll need a social media strategy. A social media strategy will help you hit your target. Set aside 2–3 hours every week to plan your content. I promise you that it is worth it. It’s okay to post in the moment, but it is better to have a well thought out post. Be consistently creative. You can grow your following if you dare be consistent and creative at the same time. The issue with a lot of creatives & marketers, including myself, is that we are not consistent enough. 2. Research The Best Research the best in your industry and those who are doing what you want to do. Make sure that they have the type of following & engagement that you want. 3. Use The Right Hashtags Recently, I read a study that showed that post with no more than 5 hashtags performs better than any post with five or more hashtags.  Make sure that all hashtags are relevant to your post, or else you post will be reported for the wrong use of a hashtag.  4. Know Your Audience and Analytics Use your analytics to the best of your ability. Know what your audience likes, what time they like to be on Instagram, and what type of post that they like. Knowing all of this information will help you post the right content that will increase your reach and engagement.  5. Use Geotags Check-in! People want to know where you are at. Posts with check-in get more engagement than posts without a location. Let people know where you are at.  6. Be You You are unique. You are creative.  7. Make Your Bio and Highlights Entertaining Give people an expectation of what to receive when they come to your page. Keep it short, simple, and entertaining. New followers love to be entertained and getting to know you. 8. Use All Of The Features Use every feature that Instagram has if you can.  9. Create Engaging Content Back then, likes was a priority. Now it is time spent on posts, comments, shares, and bookmarks. 10. Engage With Your Audience We all know that one guy that wants to be anti-social on social media after they post. Don’t be that guy. Respond to comments and messages, even if they are negative. Be social. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

In this episode Alex and James discuss the importance of therapy and what made them do it. Are you mentally in shape. Listen to the Stimulated Podcast to find out why you should try therapy.   Follow @iamalexjmartin www.iamalexjmartin.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin Twitter- https://twitter.com/iamalexjmartin Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

In this episode Alex J. Martin interviews Collin Rison about his beginnings, current life, and entrepreneurship.  Follow Alex Martin  www.iamalexjmartin.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin/ TW- https://twitter.com/iamalexjmartin  FB- https://www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support

On this episode of The Stimulated Podcast I talk to a well known Dallas entrepreneur/trainer Brandi Yvonne about her journey. What did it take for her to get to where she is at now and what advice would she give to people want to dominate in the fitness industry. Follow @iamalexjmartin www.iamalexjmartin.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamalexjmartin Twitter- https://twitter.com/iamalexjmartin Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iamalexjmartin/ Follow Brandi Yvonne at www.instagram.com/brandivonne www.twitter.com/brandivonne www.summertimefinefitness.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamalexjmartin/support