Midwest Mindset

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The Midwest Mindset is simple: Help others without expecting anything in return. This mindset is what makes our home city of Omaha, Nebraska unique and is also what has defined our own success. We are passionate about helping small business owners because we believe every business deserves affordable and effective marketing. The multitude of search engines and social platforms in the age of the algorithm has made marketing intimidating, frustrating, and overwhelming. In each episode, we will share the tools, techniques, and simple marketing strategies that big marketing agencies don’t want you to know, including the biggest secret of all: you can do this yourself.

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Navigating the Marketing Maze: How to Invest Your Time

Apr 08 2024 34 mins

Are you lost in the maze of marketing options? With so many social media platforms, website SEO, video content, and more, it becomes overwhelming where to best invest your time and resources. In this episode of Midwest Mindset, Matt is Joined by Dr. Tonya from Pain West, a pioneering clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Tonya shares her personal struggle with this issue and reveals the p

Grow Your Business with AI: The Dos and Don’ts of Artificial Intelligence

Jan 22 2024 27 mins

Every business is trying to figure out how they can use AI to get the advantage over the competition, but in our attempt to embrace this new trend, are we actually making some critical mistakes that could put our business even further behind? On this episode of Midwest Mindset, we’re joined by Shawn Quintero - ERS COO and CAIO, who is an expert in all things artificial intelligen

How to Grow Your Business with Podcasting

Jan 15 2024 30 mins

Does your business need a podcast? Yes! On today's episode of Midwest Mindset, we're joined by podcast expert Kevin Chemidlin from Grow the Show, and he explains why having your own podcast is the number one most effective marketing tool your business could be employing right now. From using the podcast to generate leads, to helping with recruiting, and establishing yourself as the

3 Keys To A Marketing Video That Works

Jan 08 2024 21 mins

Are you harnessing the power of video for your business? On this episode of Midwest Mindset, Host Matt Tompkins and the crew discuss the essential elements that can transform an ordinary marketing video into a powerful tool for business growth. Don't miss out on the potential of using every social media channel as a video platform in today's digital age. Learn the critical aspects

How Shane Harrington Built a Thriving Business Against All Odds

Jan 01 2024 28 mins

What does it take to build a successful business against all odds? In this episode of the Midwest Mindset, host Matt Tompkins is joined by guest Shane Harrington, the owner of Club Omaha. They discuss the remarkable success story of Shane's business, which generates over $2 million annually through grassroots marketing tactics. However, because he operates in the sex industry, Shan

Why Do Cheesy Drug Commercials Work?

Dec 25 2023 17 mins

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Midwest Mindset podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a topic that has intrigued us all at some point in our lives - those infamous drug commercials. You know the ones I'm talking about - those cheesy advertisements where customers are miraculously frolicking in a field after taking that magic medication. They suggest that if you s

Nebraska Tourism: Too Cute for the Room or Effective Advertising?

Dec 18 2023 22 mins

Nebraska. Honestly, it’s not for everyone. Good slogan or a massive fail in advertising? On this episode of Midwest Mindset, we sit down with Klar, Inc. owner and brand marketing guru Chad Dodd who helps break down the reasons why Nebraska’s recent tourism campaigns haven’t exactly pulled in the numbers they may have hoped for, even though more people drive through this state

A Conversation with Mike Smith: Building a Legacy over Likes

Dec 11 2023 33 mins

Would you rather have a legacy or more likes? On this episode of the Midwest Mindset, we have the privilege of sitting down with youth speaker, author, and entrepreneur Mike Smith, who discusses how his book Legacy vs. Likes is reaching more than just an adolescent audience, which was its initial audience; however, now it’s actually beginning to resonate just as much with busines

What Exactly Does an Entrepreneur Do?

Dec 04 2023 26 mins

What exactly does an entrepreneur do? On this episode of the Midwest Mindset, we dive into what a day in the life of an entrepreneur looks like and what types of mistakes most entrepreneurs make that you can avoid. Two Brothers Creative provides a simple content marketing system that leverages a podcast + video to deliver affordable and effective marketing to grow your business. Me

The Biggest Social Media Opportunity You're Not Leveraging

Nov 27 2023 30 mins

Are you using the right social media platforms? There might be one that you're overlooking, and it could be a big missed opportunity for your business! On this episode of the Midwest Mindset, we dive into the world of LinkedIn and how this social media channel is evolving into a hidden secret for building a business's online brand and audience. Two Brothers Creative provides a simp