In The Lab with Social Lab

Ed Hatcher - Owner of Alfred's Apartments

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This week Ed Hatcher from Alfred's Apartments stopped by to talk about his journey running his own business. We discuss his challenges in operating a Café during COVID and the shift in mindset to build up the online side of the business. We ask him about the success of his bushfire campaign that saw them raise $20K. Also valued Alfred's customer Baz Luhrmann gets a shoutout. Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it. Remember to leave us a rating or review. Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Real Estate Roll Call - Colin Brennan

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our show Real Estate Roll Call.

We sit down with agents to discuss their journey into real estate and their experiences throughout.

Today's guest is Colin Brennan from Ray White Robina. We talk about: - How and why'd he get into RE - His first listing - Most memorable sale - Worst experience - Advice to younger self - 5-year outlook

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review.

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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How To Run Ads For Leads - The 3 Key Elements

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Off the back of our recent Instagram stories, we received a few questions on our strategy of runnings ads. This podcast details the 3 key elements we think make successful ads for generating new leads online - this can apply to whatever platform you like Facebook, Instagram, Youtube - the principles and elements remain the same. If you get something out of this, share it on your story and help others learn how to grow their business. Cheers - Dan xx

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Caleb Russell - Content Creator at Lion Social

Tue, 18 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This week we sit down with Caleb Russell from Gold Coast based marketing agency, Lion Social We talk all things content, marketing funnels and social media. From building a meme page to 30k organic followers, to drop shipping and then dropping out of uni, Caleb shares his journey in and around the digital marketing space. Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it. Remember to leave us a rating or review. Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Staff Only 15 - Icebreakers, What's Been Going On, Goose of the Week, What We Wish We Knew, Best & Worst, Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week, At the Movies with Elijah, Overrated/Underrated & Office Tunes Additions

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Our Team Podcast - Just the 3 of us as we fill you in with what's been going on around here.

The year is 1988 for Pop Culture Time Machine.

A few new segments including 'Goose of the Week' & 'At the Movies with Elijah'. Dan gives us the Best & Worst Restaurants on the GC, and we each share our Top 3 pieces of advice we'd give to our 18-year-old selves.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review.

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Real Estate Roll Call - Claire O'Donnell

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our brand new show Real Estate Roll Call.

We sit down with agents to discuss their journey into real estate and their experiences throughout.

Today's guest is Claire O'Donnell from Rise Property Co. in Palm Beach. We talk about: - How and why'd she get into RE - What her first listing was - Most memorable sale - Worst experience - Advice to younger self - 5-year outlook

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review.

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Staff Only 14 - (NEW Studio Edition) Icebreakers, Wrap, Best & Worst, Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week, & Office Tunes Additions

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:21:52 GMT

Our Team Podcast - Coming to you from our brand NEW studio. Just the 3 of us as we fill you in with what's been going on around here.

1987 for Pop Culture Time Machine.

We discuss some, 'Lessons from the Week', Blake gives us the Best & Worst Box Office performances, and we each share our Top 3 Australian destinations you want to travel to.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review.

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Drew McCullough - Owner of Drew McCullough Fitness

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This week we sit down with Drew McCullough from Drew McCullough Fitness in Tweed Heads. From working full-time at Bunnings and studying Excercise Science at University to starting his very own fitness business, Drew has learned fast what running a business is all about. As he continues his Master of Exercise Physiology degree, we discuss the challenges he's faced as well as his future goals for the company. Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it. Remember to leave us a rating or review. Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Staff Only 13 - Icebreakers, Wrap, Family Feud (NEW), Best & Worst, Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week, Overrated/Underrated & Office Tunes Additions

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Our team podcast - Just the 3 of us as we fill you in with what's been going on around here.

1986 for Pop Culture Time Machine

We discuss some, 'Lessons from the Week', we try out our own Family Feud in a new segment, Elijah gives us the Best & Worst Eurovision performances, and we each share our Top 3 songs that make us happy. If you haven't checked out our Office Tunes playlist on Spotify, do yourselves a favour and give it a listen.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Mitch Chesterton - Chef/Owner of Iku Yakitori Bar

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:15:41 GMT

This week we sit down with Mitch Chesterton from Iku Yakitori Bar in Burleigh Heads. Dropping out of school to work as a dishy, through to traveling and working in restaurants in Europe. Listen to Mitch's journey to becoming a restaurant and bar owner in one of the most popular locations on the Gold Coast. Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it. Remember to leave us a rating or review. Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Staff Only 12 - Icebreakers, Wrap, Best & Worst, Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week, Overrated/Underrated & Office Tunes Additions

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Our team podcast - Just the 3 of us as we fill you in with what's been going on around here.

1985 for Pop Culture Time Machine

We discuss some, 'Lessons from the Week', Dan gives us the Best & Worst of small talk, and we each share our Top 3 favourite comedians. If you haven't checked out our Office Tunes playlist on Spotify, do yourselves a favour and give it a listen.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Monique Jennison - Marketing Manager at Ray White Collective Group

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:15:48 GMT

This week we had Monique Jennison from the Ray White Collective Group jump on to talk all things marketing in the real estate world.

Starting out in social media management after completing a Bachelors degree in Digital Media, Mon has worked her way from the ground up within the real estate industry. She now manages all the marketing for 3 Ray White offices on the Gold Coast all while she completed her Masters of Business.

Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it.

Remember to leave us a rating or review.

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Staff Only 11 - Icebreakers, Wrap, Best & Worst, Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week, Overrated/Underrated & Office Tunes Additions

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Our team podcast - Just the 3 of us as we fill you in with what's been going on around here. We go through some new topics for our reoccurring segments with a few giggles included.

The year is 1984 for Pop Culture Time Machine this week as we work our way through the best movies and songs from each year.

We discuss some, 'Lessons from the Week', Blake gives us the Best & Worst of NRL commentary, and we each share our Top 3 favourite sports teams. If you haven't checked out our Office Tunes playlist on Spotify, do yourselves a favour and give it a listen.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Build Content Around Your Strengths - Video, Audio, Written

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

In this quick podcast Dan covers building content around your personal strengths.

Useful for anyone wanting to produce consistent content and build themselves a solid platform online.

Cheers,

Dan, Blake & Elijah

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Brendon Welsh - Marketing Co-Ordinator at Neumann Steel

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:43:45 GMT

This week we had Brendon Welsh from Neumann Steel stop by to share his journey. From completing an audio engineering degree to working as an estimator for a steel company, he talks about the challenges he's faced creating a job for himself with no prior marketing experience. Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it. Remember to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Staff Only 10 - (INTRUDER ALERT) Icebreakers, Wrap, Best & Worst, Overrated/Underrated (New) Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week & Office Tunes Additions

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Our team podcast - Planned for the 3 of us but we had an intruder join half way through. As usual we wrap up the week, go through some new topics for our reoccurring segments with many laughs throughout.

We give a new segment a go 'Overrated/Underrated', giving our thoughts on a chosen item or thing. The year is 1983 for Pop Culture Time Machine this week as we work our way through the best movies and songs from each year.

We discuss some, 'Lessons from the Week', Elijah gives us the Best & Worst Towns of Australia, and we each share our Top 3 video games from our childhoods. If you haven't checked out our Office Tunes playlist on Spotify, do yourselves a favour and give it a listen.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Re-Using Content Across All Platforms - Help On How To Execute A Content Strategy

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

In this quick podcast Dan covers how to breakdown a single content idea into different pieces and re-use them across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn & Twitter.

Useful for anyone wanting to produce consistent content and build themself a solid platform online.

Cheers,

Dan, Blake & Elijah

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Amelia Aitkin-Deane - Chief Marketing Officer at Breeze Balm

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode we talk to Amelia about her life and experience in the marketing industry.

Amelia manages the complete marketing operations for the popular cosmetics brand, Breeze Balm. We discuss university vs real-life work experience, influencer marketing, and content.

Really interesting podcast with a very relatable guest, a few giggles in this one too.

Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it. Remember to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Staff Only 9 - Icebreakers, Wrap, What We Wish We Knew, Best & Worst, Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week & Office Tunes Additions

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Staff Only Podcast - 9

Our team podcast - Just the 3 of us wrapping up the week, offering a few little tips we wish we knew, and having a giggle as always.

This week we delve into 1982 for Pop Culture Time Machine as we work our way through the best movies and songs from each year.

We discuss some, 'Lessons from the Week', Blake gives us his Best & Worst Gold Coast Nightclubs, and we each share our Top 3 pasta dishes. If you haven't checked out our Office Tunes playlist on Spotify, do yourselves a favour and give it a listen.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Matt Srama - Former Gold Coast Titans Hooker Turned Buyers Agent

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:30:00 GMT

Matt runs us through his transition from professional rugby league to making a name for himself in the Real Estate Industry and creating The Srama Group We talk all things content and marketing and have a few laughs along the way Hope everyone enjoys listening to this one as much as we enjoyed doing it. Remember to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only 8 - Icebreakers, Wrap, What We Wish We Knew, Best & Worst, Pop Culture Time Machine, Top 3, Lessons From The Week & Office Tunes Additions

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast - 8

Our weekly podcast - Just the 3 of us wrapping up the week, offering a few little tips we wish we knew, and having a giggle as always.

Re-occurring segments including Best & Worst, Top 3, and we all add 2 more songs to the Office Playlist. Along with some good business tips, tricks, and thoughts. We delve into 1981 for Pop Culture Time Machine as we work our way through the best movies and songs from each year.

We try out a new segment, 'Lessons from the Week'. Going through what new things each of us learnt during the week, whether that be business or life lessons.

Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review

Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Ali Archdeacon - Founder of Arche - A Luxe & Lifestyle Boutique on the Southern Gold Coast

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:30:00 GMT

In this podcast, we talk to Ali Archdeacon - Founder and Director of Arche Company

Ali goes through her experience of graduating from university with a Bachelors's Degree in Psychological Science and transitioning into the world of fashion.

She discusses the challenges she faced starting her own company from scratch and adapting to the obstacles COVID-19 created for her business. Leave a review/comment or like if you enjoyed this one.

Cheers, Blake, Dan, and Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only 7 - Icebreakers, Wrap, What We Wish We Knew, Best & Worst, Pop Culture Flashback, Top 3

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast - 7 Our weekly podcast - Just us 3 boys to kick off the year. We wrap up last years changes and touch on a new direction the business will be heading in 2021. Re-occurring segments including Best & Worst, Top 3, and we all add 2 more songs to the Office Playlist. Along with some good business tips, tricks, and thoughts. In this episode, we introduce a new segment "Pop Culture Flashback". Starting in 1980 and working our way forward, choosing our favourite song and movie from that year. Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Jarrard Lemming - Small Town Real Estate and Starting on the Gold Coast During COVID

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:30:00 GMT

In this weeks episode we talk Jarrard Lemming - Sales & Marketing Consultant for Ray White Mermaid Beach

We talk to him about growing up in Coffs Harbour and the state of the real estate market down there. Hear Jarrard's unique journey of starting his current job at Ray White Mermaid Beach.

Leave a review/comment or like if you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Blake, Dan, and Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only 6 - Icebreakers, Wrap, What We Wish We Knew, Best & Worst, Insta Spotlight, Top 3

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 03:24:13 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast - 6 Our weekly podcast - Just us 3 boys, talking about our previous week of work/what's been happening. Re-occurring segments including The Weekly Wrap, Best & Worst, and Top 3. Along with some good business tips, tricks, and thoughts. In this episode, we introduce a new segment "What We Wish We Knew". Talking about the funny and small details of starting a business that we had no idea about. Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only 5 - Icebreakers, Wrap, 80/20 Rule, Best & Worst, Insta Spotlight, Top 3

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast - 5 Our weekly podcast - Just us 3 boys, talking about our previous week of work/what's been happening. Re-occurring segments including The Weekly Wrap, Best & Worst, and Top 3. Along with some good business tips, tricks, and thoughts. In this episode, Dan discusses the 80/20 rule. Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Cameron Arnold - Managing Hotels, Starting Flash Camp and Tourism Post Covid

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:30:00 GMT

In this podcast we talk to Cameron Arnold - Tourism Industry Professional

Cameron has held senior management and executive positions in more than 30 hotel and hospitality operations, including starting Flash Camp (glamping) at events like Falls and Splendour in The Grass. Hear how Cameron began his journey into the tourism and hospitality sector and adapting to marketing online.

Leave a review/comment or like if you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Blake, Dan, and Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only 4 - Icebreakers, Wrap, Best & Worst, Insta Spotlight, Giveaway Winner, Top 3

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:30:00 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast - 4 Our weekly podcast - Just us 3 boys, talking about our previous week of work/what's been happening. Re-occurring segments including The Weekly Wrap, Best & Worst, and Top 3. Along with some good business tips, tricks, and thoughts. In this episode, we announce our giveaway winner! Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only 3 - Icebreakers, Wrap, Benefits of Networking, Best & Worst, Insta Spotlight, Top 3

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:44:36 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast - 3 Our weekly podcast - Just us 3 boys, talking about our previous week of work/what's been happening. Re-occurring segments including The Weekly Wrap, Best & Worst, and Top 3. Along with some good business tips, tricks, and thoughts Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Ainslie McCormick - Communications Manager at Owlpine Group

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:53:06 GMT

In this podcast, we chat with Ainslie McCormick - Communications Manager at Owlpine Group. Ainslie and her team are responsible for managing and creating content for high-profile sportstars and brands such as Toby Price, Chaz Mostert, and Woodstock Bourbon. Hear how Ainslie got started in this male dominant industry and the ins and outs of a race day. Leave a review/comment or like if you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Blake, Dan, and Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only 2 - Icebreakers, Wrap, Best & Worst, Planning & Executing, Insta Spotlight, Top 3

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:30:00 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast - 2 Our weekly podcast - Just us 3 boys, talking about our previous week of work/what's been happening. Re-occurring segments including The Weekly Wrap, Best & Worst, and Top 3. Along with some good business tips, tricks and thoughts Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Weekly Staff Only - Weekly Wrap, Best & Worst, Speed in Business, Insta Spotlight, Top 3

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:30:00 GMT

Weekly Staff Only Podcast New weekly podcast we will be running. Just us 3 boys, talking about our previous week of work/what's been happening. Starting some re-occurring segments including The Weekly Wrap, Best & Worst, and Top 3. Hope everyone listening enjoys it and remembers to leave us a rating or review Cheers, Blake, Dan & Elijah

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Fabio Alfieri - Head of Customer Experience & Communications at HiSmile

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:47:21 GMT

This week's podcast is with Fabio Alfieri. Fabio is the Head of Customer Experience (CX) and Communications at HiSmile. HiSmile is an absolute juggernaut when it comes to advertising on social media, so what better way to find out how it all works than with the Head of Communications. Fabio lets us know his backstory, working in his parents business and leaving uni to pursue an opportunity. Plenty of good content in here, we hope you enjoy. Cheers - Dan & Blake

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Kasey Pereira - Starting a Business at 17, Personal Training Marketing Strategies, Starting in Real Estate

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:30:00 GMT

This week we chat with our good friend Kasey Pereira. Kasey has a great story and tons of experience in both traditional and new styles of marketing from dropping out of Year 12 to start his own personal training business, before transferring to the real estate industry. He gives great insight into the strategies he used to grow this business quickly - using the skills he learned to launch his real estate career. Hope you guys get something out of it, Cheers - Dan & Blake

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Elijah Arnold - Backstory, Under Promise/Over Deliver, Styles of Marketing

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Elijah tells us a little bit about where he grew up and his role within our business. We talk about a saying we followed from early on that steered us in the right direction, "Under-Promise and Over-Deliver" that allowed us to generate great relationships with our first clients. We also talk about the different styles of marketing we've seen in our local area referring back to hard-selling businesses vs soft-selling. Cheers - Dan & Blake

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Matt Hansford - Music Production, Distribution and Marketing, Local Music, Hot Coffee, Chutney Band

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Great insight sitting down with Matt from Chutney Band and Hot Coffee going over the ins and outs of the local music scene. An interesting chat into the distribution and marketing side of music in the current day and how it has evolved over time. Also covering how important having a decent marketing strategy and plan can be for any business. Cheers, Dan & Blake

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Nathan Howard - Redbull, Nike & Event Crew Marketing

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:14:40 GMT

Great to have a chat with our good friend Nathan about his time marketing and running sales for Redbull, Nike, and his current job at Event Crew. Good insight into how large companies run their lower-level sales and marketing programs. Got to have a good laugh as well which should make for a good listen. Send us your thoughts or leave a review if you like it Cheers.

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Point of Difference, Starting Out, Uni vs Self Taught, Gear Importance - Q&A

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:04:10 GMT

This week we discuss topics from our Instagram Q&A questions: - Where we think our point of difference comes from - Starting out and how we navigate tougher times - University vs self taught - Importance of gear Some quick answers on a few key topics we thought were worth discussing Send us a message on Instagram with your thoughts on what we had to say, we'd love to hear it!

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In The Lab With Social Lab - Debut

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:42:00 GMT

This episode is a quick introduction into who we are personally, where we grew up and interests etc. A little bit about how we started Social Lab a few years ago and our influence in doing so. We are both keen to start smashing these podcasts out and give everyone listening great insight into the world of digital marketing. Leave a review if you are keen to hear more from us! It helps more than you think. Cheers, Dan & Blake

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