RSS 26: Exploring Reddit Marketing, Digital Entrepreneurship & AI Distribution

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Caleb Turner interviews Ross and they dive deep into the mindset and strategies behind building a personal brand, marketing via Reddit, leveraging AI for content distribution, and tactically navigating the future of search in an AI-driven world. Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur or a seasoned marketer, this episode offers insights for anyone looking to grow their influence and impact in today’s digital landscape. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Entrepreneurship vs. Employment - Difference between entrepreneurs, business owners, and 9-to-5 employees. - Importance of desiring time and life control. - Business as art and expression: why entrepreneurship enables creative freedom. 2. Starting Your Digital Marketing Business - Set up a personal website (FirstnameLastname.com). - Invest in brand identity: logo, photos, LinkedIn optimization. - Create value-aligned content: video, writing, podcasting, etc. - Embrace “the courage to be disliked." 3. The Role of Mentorship in Success - Early mentorship from local entrepreneurs and learning the ropes through reading. - The power of “mentorship at scale” via online creators and writers. - Ross now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his digital mentors. 4. Reddit Marketing: A Tactical Overview - Reddit is now influencing AI search results and is more trusted than traditional blogs. - 3 Entry Strategies for Reddit Marketing: — Social Listening – Understand what subreddits you're already part of. — Value Posting – Build karma by helping others before promoting. — Reddit Ads – Use remarketing to re-engage users. 5. How to ensure your brand is visible in AI search results - Contribute to high-authority domains. - Create YouTube content, answer questions on Reddit, and be cited in forums and newsletters. - Comprehensive digital presence is key—not just your own website. Resources & Tools: 🔗 Ross Simmonds x Caleb Turner 🔗 Distribution.ai 🔗 Reddit Pro 🔗 Create Once, Distribute Forever — 👋🏾 Let's stay connected — ╰ Subscribe to my channel:  @RossSimmondsTV  ╰ Instagram:  @thecoolestcool   ╰ Twitter / X: @thecoolestcool   ╰ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds — Connect with Caleb Turner — ╰ Subscribe to my channel: @growyourbizwithcaleb ╰ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/calebcturner/