#020: How to Make More Sales Using Free Traffic with Stefan Ciancio

Stefan Ciancio is the co-founder of Growth Commander, software that helps you create the most viral content online. Stefan is an internet entrepreneur with vast experience in content creation, promotion, and distribution. In this episode, he talks about how he approaches blogging, tips on growing traffic through content, and why affiliates can be incredibly important in the beginning of any new online business venture.

Introduction [00:38 – 01:04]

Introducing this episodes guest – Stefan Ciancio(00:38)

Background and Experience [01:04 – 11:29]

A mechanical engineer became an Ebay flipper (01:04)
Building courses on marketing and creating Growth Commander (03:18)
Stefan’s various approaches to content and how it has evolved over the years (04:22)
How he approaches blogging (07:04)
Advice on growing traffic in the early stages (9:20)

What trends are you seeing in Marketing and Sales Technology? [11:29 – 18:34]

Why Pinterest is worth considering for B2B and other content creation tips (11:29)
The importance of virality (16:47)

What are the B2B applications? [18:34 – 34:11]

How Stefan utilizes his email list (18:34)
Using content marketing, affiliates and reviewers to grow Growth Commander (22:00)
Making affiliate connections (24:05)
Developing a marketing plan for a new product (31:06)

Promotion [34:11 – 34:48]