Escape Artist Podcast

I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Mike Blankenship, a talented content writer and entrepreneur. Mike shared his incredible journey of transitioning from a full-time job to working for himself and embracing a new lifestyle in Portugal with his family.

We talked about Mike's escape artist mentality, elaborating on how he made the bold decision to move to Portugal for a better quality of life. Mike shared the challenges a...

Hello, Escape Artists! In this episode, I continued with the topic of Building Your Email List with PART TWO! This week, I discuss various strategies to drive traffic to your lead magnet and grow your email list effectively. There are 4 different traffic methods that I cover, some are "long game" and some can give you quick wins.

What's your favorite traffic method?

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In this episode of Escape Artist, Laura Demetrious walks us through the foundational phase of building an email list from scratch. I decided to switch up the format for the next couple of weeks to focus on a crucial topic for entrepreneurs - building an email list. In this solo episode, I discussed the importance of owning your audience through email marketing, as opposed to relying solely on social media platforms with ever-changi...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan McCrary, a seasoned funnel builder and the mastermind behind The Funnel Doctor Agency. Ryan shared his journey from a finance background to diving headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship and digital marketing. His transition into funnel building was a result of the necessity to generate income as an entrepreneur, leading him to discover the power of funnels, adverti...

In this episode of Escape Artist, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend Eric Moeller, the founder of Freewyld, a brand redefining short-term rental hospitality. Eric shared his journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, highlighting the pivotal moments and challenges he faced along the way.

We jump into Eric's background in real estate and his transition from running an online educational business to founding Free...

In this episode of Escape Artist, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mitch Matthews, a renowned success coach, speaker, and entrepreneur. Mitch shared his inspiring journey of breaking free from the corporate nine-to-five grind to pursue his passion for coaching and encouraging others.

Mitch's story began in the pharmaceutical industry, where he excelled in sales and corporate training. However, a promotion led him to a role that d...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Escape Artist! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Brandy Jones, a social media expert who has successfully transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Brandy shares her inspiring journey of breaking free from the traditional nine-to-five grind to pursue her passion for social media.

Brandy's story is one of resilience, determination, and triumph. She started her...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with my good friend Lisa Zelenak, a seasoned sales coach and entrepreneur. We discussed Lisa's journey of leaving her 9-5 job to pursue her passion for helping others and creating impactful transformations.

Lisa shared her background, starting from her college days when she founded a nonprofit organization, showcasing her initial courage to step into the unknown. This pivotal moment s...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Don Mamone, a speaker, identity coach, and diversity consultant. Don shared their journey of self-discovery and embracing their authentic self, particularly in terms of their non-binary identity. Their story is one of courage, self-acceptance, and empowerment, as they navigated the challenges of coming out and finding their true identity.

Don highlighted the importance of unearth...

In this episode, I am joined by Mila Markson, a remarkable individual who transitioned from being a nanny to achieving seven figures through her successful affiliate and digital marketing business. 

Mila shares her story of initially aspiring to the American dream of a stable job and income when she moved to the U.S. from Brazil, but eventually realized it wasn’t for her and she wanted more for her life. She highlights the challeng...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Danny Walsh, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the online business space. Danny's approach to business is rooted in putting people first and focusing on helping others.

Danny shares a bit about his background, growing up in a deprived area in England, to starting a music business and later transitioning into entrepreneurship. Despite facing challenges an...

In today's episode, I have the honor of interviewing Hannah Schneider, a successful PR professional and entrepreneur. Hannah shares her journey from working in the hospitality industry in New York to founding her own luxury PR agency, BRND HOUSE, in Nashville, TN. She discusses the importance of excellent service, client retention, the evolution of her management style, and what goes into building a business that is worth acquisiti...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with James Curran, a linchpin funnel expert and former software developer who transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship after working numerous top-tier corporate jobs.

Despite feeling disheartened by winding up at a call center job out of college, James discovered his knack for technology and eventually became a software developer. He delved into the challenges of clim...

Hey there, Escape Artists! Welcome to the very first episode of Escape Artist Podcast. I'm your host, Laura Demetrious, and I am beyond thrilled to kick off this journey with you all. In this episode, I share a bit about my background as a digital marketer with over 15 years of experience, working for various entrepreneurs and businesses. I've always been a doer, starting with teaching dance at a young age to support my passion for...