Chancebending with Ben Smith

Chancebending with Ben Smith

#27: What’s it like to be a business coach?

Jan 13 • 13 min

Eric from San Diego writes me and asks, “What’s it like to be a business coach?”If you’ve EVER thought about business consulting and coaching, this one is for you.Hope you like this one 🤓Ben————-Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate…

#26: What is “APCR” and why is it the future of Netflix?

Jan 7 • 8 min

Over the holiday, just like all of you, I watched “Bird Box“…..and I loved it. A few days later I realized: I didn’t check my phone once while watching. In this pod, we go over exactly what this means and why APCR is the future of Netflix and TV. Hope you…

#25: Do these two things so you can FORGET about New Years resolutions

Dec 30, 2018 • 11 min

I’m such a hater this week!! I’m a hater because the internet is filled with new years resolution CRAP. It’s the worst. So I wanted to give you the ONLY two things you need to do so you can forget about new years resolutions. 2 simple things…that’s it.…

#24: We got a VC to admit how they really think (and talk 2019 trends) | A chat with Mark Linao

Dec 27, 2018 • 56 min

Ever wonder how Venture Capitalists really think? The good, the bad, and the ugly?!Me too.So I asked Mark Linao (of the AET Fund) to spill the beans on all things VC.Discover the biggest tech trends for 2019 and where all of this craziness is going.Thx…

#23: The guy who trained Lance Armstrong talks to us | A chat with legendary trainer Peter Park

Dec 25, 2018 • 62 min

Peter Park is a legendary trainer, the guy behind everybody from Lance Armstrong to Giancarlo Stanton, Justin Verlander, and a massive number of NBA athletes and well beyond. He’s also the go-to trainer for an amazing number of huge CEOs.We gab it up and…

#22: 5 ways to entrepreneur when times are TOUGH

Dec 23, 2018 • 11 min

We just had the worst week in the stock market since 2008.Now is the time to do these 5 important things!!Hope you dig this one and feel the same way I do!…—Ben 🤓 :))————-Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple…

#21: The future of cannabis as medicine with Dr. Jeff Chen of UCLA

Dec 20, 2018 • 48 min

Let’s be honest. This whole “cannabis thing” seems great, but is utterly confusing:—Are there really health benefits? —What’s BS?—How should entrepreneurs think about this trend? (How do we play it?!)We sit down with Dr. Jeff Chen (UCLA) and Sasha Zeidner…

#20: How to build products people LOVE with Trish Baden of Flores Lane

Dec 18, 2018 • 44 min

It’s Episode #2 of Startup Review!We sit down with Trish Baden, the founder of Flores Lane, and learn how to make products people love.You will love her story. So many tidbits. Such a good entrepreneur.Enjoy this one.-Ben :)))————-Don’t hesitate in…

#19: This ONE idea transformed my business in 2018

Dec 16, 2018 • 10 min

2018 has been the best year of my life:My business has exploded. I’ve built online communities with thousands of people. My revenue has 4x’ed. I’m giving more than I have ever given before. And this ONE idea made it all happen. If you want to make 2019…

#18: Explode in life and business with NFL Super Bowl Champion Omar Bolden

Dec 13, 2018 • 61 min

Yes, Omar Bolden is a former NFL player (who won a championship with the 2016 Denver Broncos).But he is SO much more than that. Omar is a killer entrepreneur & real life super hero who has built multiple startups and businesses in a very short period of…

#17: Make your own way with former NBA/prep phenom Jeremy Tyler

Dec 11, 2018 • 53 min

Jeremy Tyler, a top 5 high school player in the country skipped his senior year of HIGH SCHOOL to play pro ball early.That’s right, Jeremy was doing LaVar Ball stuff YEARS BEFORE it came into vogue.We talk about trailblazing, the NBA, making tough…

#16: 3 podcast tips for beginners (or if you might start a podcast)

Dec 9, 2018 • 10 min

I wanted to give you guys the inside scoop on how we are doing our podcast!I break down what we’re doing, and give you three big podcasting tips. If you are just getting started or might be considering doing a podcast, then def take a listen :)!Appreciate…

#15: Mental toughness with former NFL and Yale QB Chris Hetherington

Dec 6, 2018 • 31 min

Chris Hetherington has led a dream life.QB at Yale. 11 year NFL career with teams like the 49ers and Raiders. And now leading hedge funds and professional investing.More than anything, Chris is a leader.So we sat down to better understand how Chris…

#14: Meet the guy feeding over 300 pro athletes and celebrities per year

Dec 4, 2018 • 54 min

Meet the man who feeds over 300 pro athletes and celebs per year. Carl Ferro is the Co-Founder and President of Sunfare. His job is to get and keep professional athletes like Kevin Love and Baker Mayfield and celebrities like Mark Wahlberg and Kim…

#13: The skill I’m using to win a multi-million dollar deal with a public company

Dec 2, 2018 • 9 min

People always get it wrong. Learn the right way to pitch big public company executives to win major 7 figure deals. I think you guys will like this one. Appreciate the listens!— Ben :)))————-Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate…

#12: Creating opportunities overseas with Jeremy Pargo (NBA & Gonzaga)

Nov 29, 2018 • 52 min

Jeremy Pargo is dope. College star at Gonzaga. NBA stops, and now he’s making things happen overseas.We talk to Pargo about creating opportunities, doing new deals overseas, and even doing his own shoes.I love Pargo because he’s so enthusiastic about…

#11: A little chancebending tip for hungry entrepreneurs

Nov 27, 2018 • 6 min

Here is a little 5 minute Chancebending tip for hungry entrepreneurs who are looking to finally get started. This tip helped change my career and get me where I am today….and it’s why Chancebending is thriving :)!Thx for your listens!!————-Don’t hesitate…

#10: LA power lawyer Matt Bilinsky gives inside startup and influencer wisdom

Nov 25, 2018 • 52 min

We don’t usually get to hear from the power lawyers who are working behind the scenes in Hollywood and Tech.That’s why I had to get LA power lawyer Matt Bilinsky in the Chancebending Studio.FWIW, I openly idolize Matt. represents a whos who of startups,…

#9: Startup Review— Founder David Diakite built wearable technology performance workout gear so you can wear your iPhone

Nov 23, 2018 • 34 min

Episode #9: Introducing our “Startup Review” series on Chancebending!Meet David Diakite, the Founder/CEO of Pro Concept Gear (PCG). David has invented new technology that allows pro athletes and workout warriors the ability to wear their iPhones in high…

Scoop Jardin: The Syracuse hoops star breaks down how to create opportunities

Nov 21, 2018 • 62 min

Scoop Jardin had my dream job: He was the starting point guard for the Syracuse Orangemen from 2007-2012.Scoop drops by the Chancebending studio, and gives us his thoughts on how to blow up, how to take advantage of opportunities, and how to use your…

Want to raise VC money? Get obsessed with this one thing.

Nov 20, 2018 • 5 min

Wanna learn how to get venture funding fast? We all do. Here is the advice I gave my friend on how getting obsessed about this one thing matters MOST.————-Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle…

Meet the 19 year old who controls 250 million followers on Instagram

Nov 18, 2018 • 45 min

If you want to quickly grow your Instagram following, then meet Shane Howard.Shane is one of these growth hacker kids who just destroys Instagram— he has millions of followers on his IG pages, and is make huge six figure sums through it all too. He…

Former NBA star Will Bynum | How the next generation of NBA stars are being made

Nov 15, 2018 • 47 min

Ben and Jordan gab with former NBA star Will Bynum on how he’s training the next generation of NBA stars on the DL.Bynum was SO dope, and now he’s the secret behind so many of the NBA guys you watch today.”Thrill” speaks his mind and then gives us his…

4 ways to actually go your own way

Nov 13, 2018 • 12 min

I realized that in order to take the next big step in my life, I really needed to figure out how to go my own way.It’s not easy. It’s crazy hard.But here are the four ways I used to go find my own way and blaze new trails.If you are looking to break out,…

Meet NBA dealmaker Jordan Dumars

Nov 11, 2018 • 30 min

Meet my boy and co-host Jordan Dumars. Jordan is a NBA dealmaker, and former professional basketball player. And of course he is the son of Hall of Fame NBA player Joe Dumars.We sit down, start talking about entrepreneuring, the game, and making things…

I sat down with the guy who helped rap superstar Russ blow up (with >2m followers)

Nov 9, 2018 • 43 min

Man. Amara Thompson is doing it all. You need to hear this guy. Amara is the co-founder of Diemon, the music label that brought the Rap superstar Russ to life. Incredible story. Russ is playing Staples Center here in LA tonight, so we wanted Amara to drop…

What does it mean to listen? I’m back!

Nov 6, 2018 • 7 min

What does it mean to listen? ——-We’re now livestreaming meditation + entrepreneurship every Monday night on Instagram! Follow us to watch:https://www.instagram.com/chancebending/We also are bringing you new episodes and pods starting in the next few…

Quick update!

Oct 31, 2018 • 5 min

I wanted to quickly update everybody on all of the great Chancebending and Voice Entrepreneur content coming out right now. We’re now livestreaming meditation + entrepreneurship every Monday night on Instagram! Follow us to…

Big Announcement!

Oct 2, 2018 • 10 min

So excited to finally share with you: BIG changes are coming…Listen here to get the full scoop!-Ben————-Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow me:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook

What’s the Big Deal about Voice? | An interview with the Happy Doc Podcast

Sep 25, 2018 • 33 min

I loved sitting down with Dr. Taylor Brana of the Happy Doc Podcast to talk about entrepreneuring and the voice game. If you’re thinking about entrepreneuring using voice, this episode is for you! Great episode. ————-The Happy Doc Podcast is HERE. Don’t…

new Voice rumors and updates

Sep 21, 2018 • 4 min

I quickly update you on the world of VOICE this week (The Facebook Voice Speaker is COMING!!)….————-It’s ok if you wanna subscribe:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow me:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook

Slow down to speed up

Sep 18, 2018 • 6 min

We rolled out to Palm Springs at 107 degrees to figure out how to SLOW down to SPEED up….————-It’s ok if you wanna subscribe: Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow me:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook

Tell incredible stories and ask insane questions

Sep 12, 2018 • 4 min

The older I get, the more I realize telling incredible stories and asking insane questions is the entire game.Come hear why. Appreciate your listen.————-Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle…

7 easy steps to six figures

Sep 11, 2018 • 8 min

If I can do it, you can do it!! Here is how I started making six figures a year in a matter of weeks. p.s. If you want me to send me the 7 steps, shoot me a DM on Instagram.————-Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple…

The truth about voice skills

Sep 10, 2018 • 5 min

Are you interested in voice technology and voice skills? If so, then this is a must listen for you. Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow me:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook

Quadruple your income in

Sep 9, 2018 • 6 min

I talk about shortcuts and the way I have quadrupled my income in less than 6 months— all without cheesy ads or selling gimmicks. Pretty awesome!! Appreciate your listen. Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple…

It’s been a big week for voice technology— here’s why.

Sep 7, 2018 • 5 min

There has been SO much voice technology news this week. I think it points to something huge….we discuss in the episode today!Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow…

Get the business results you want with this tactic

Sep 5, 2018 • 7 min

We’ve been talking for weeks about how important it is to talk to customers and audience. Well this episode is all about what you actually SAY to get the results you desire!…Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple…

Is it true what Jeff Bezos said about entrepreneurs?

Sep 4, 2018 • 8 min

Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow me:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook

A way you can win more customers and deals (and make your family happy too!)

Aug 31, 2018 • 6 min

One of the ways you can win more customers and deals, and make your family happy too :)!Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow me:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook

A secret shortcut I use to rate entrepreneurs

Aug 30, 2018 • 5 min

I have a secret little short cut I use to rate and judge entrepreneurs. Listen in and use the shortcut too!…Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow me:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook

Learn how agencies are selling voice skills right now | A chat with Jody Burnett

Aug 29, 2018 • 20 min

Voice is taking off. Is it like selling iPhone apps in 2008?I sit down with Jody Burnett of Button Push Apps. Come learn how leading Voice agencies are selling this new technology and making it happen today. Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will…

The 4 steps I use to build audience

Aug 28, 2018 • 9 min

Here are the 4 steps to building raging, profitable audiences that ANYBODY can use. If you’re trying to build an audience for a podcast, app, or business, this is for you. Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple…

Why building a community should be #1 for entrepreneurs

Aug 27, 2018 • 9 min

All entrepreneurs should be building communities. I want to share a few reasons why entrepreneurs need to make this the #1 thing they do. It’s that vital and here are the reasons why!…listen in.Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate…

60 of Prime members own a smart speaker…Say what?!

Aug 26, 2018 • 5 min

Business Insider says 60% of U.S. prime members own a smart speaker. How should we think about it? Let’s discuss.Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherAlexaFollow…

How I’m finding 200,000 new eyeballs for the product we’re about to sell

Aug 25, 2018 • 4 min

Want your product or service to be a hit? Stop focusing solely on your product and start getting obsessed with finding your audience. In this episode I break down exactly how I’m finding 200,000 new eyeballs for the product we’re about to sell. Don’t…

Make 25x the money with the same amount of work?

Aug 24, 2018 • 4 min

We’ve been working on a new product at Voice Entrepreneur this week. It’s been teaching us some incredible lessons…turns out you can make 25x the money with the same amount of work you are already putting in now….come listen.Don’t hesitate in subscribing.…

Is Amazon Alexa actually your mother? (and other burning questions)

Aug 23, 2018 • 21 min

Justin Malvin (Product Manager at Guess) is back! We sit down, talk shop and figure out if Amazon Alexa is none other than your Mom! Tune in to learn more. Don’t hesitate in subscribing. You ears will appreciate you:➔ Apple iTunes➔ Spotify➔ Google Play➔…

How to get a head start in the voice space | An interview on the Alexa in Canada Podcast

Aug 22, 2018 • 26 min

Had a BLAST sitting down with the Alexa in Canada Podcast and talking about how to get ahead in the voice space. We talk about the 2-3 things every entrepreneur interested in the space needs to do to make it happen in voice. We talk about the game, and…

I have a hit voice skill! What should I do?

Aug 21, 2018 • 7 min

One of our Voice Entrepreneur members called me yesterday and told me his voice skill is blowing up. He then asked me, “What do I do NOW?!” Here’s my advice to him. Oh and by the way, have you subscribed the the podcast yet?!:➔ Apple iTunes➔ Spotify➔…

Create KILLER Alexa Skills in less than one hour

Aug 20, 2018 • 3 min

Have you been on the fence about publishing an Alexa voice skill?Well now is the time! And we have a free guide just for you. Come listen to find out more details. Come get it HERE._______________________________➔ Apple iTunes➔ Spotify➔ Google Play➔…

When entrepreneurs learn this, they blow up

Aug 19, 2018 • 6 min

When entrepreneurs level up, it’s usually because they have become hyper-focused on one precise thing.Come find out what it is!… _______________________________➔ Apple iTunes➔ Spotify➔ Google Play➔ Stitcher➔ AlexaFollow me:➔ Instagram➔ LinkedIn➔ Twitter➔…

Are investors investing in Voice? (and other questions)

Aug 18, 2018 • 11 min

I get back in the saddle and answer burning questions like:Are investors investing in voice?!Listen in and please subscribe! We’re here for you. ➔ Apple iTunes➔ Spotify➔ Google Play➔ Stitcher➔ AlexaFollow me:➔ Instagram➔ LinkedIn➔ Twitter➔ Facebook

The key to getting a job in the voice technology space is not what you think.

Aug 12, 2018 • 5 min

It’s counterintuitive, but to get a job in voice technology, forget about sending resumes and doing “informational interviews”. Listen in and please subscribe!:➔ Apple iTunes➔ Spotify➔ Google Play➔ Stitcher➔ AlexaFollow me:➔ Instagram➔ LinkedIn➔ Twitter➔…

5 ways to know if your startup idea is working or not

Aug 10, 2018 • 11 min

Remember that movie “Inception”? That’s what life is like for Entrepreneurs all of the time. Except we don’t have a coin to spin. We never know what is a dream, and what is reality. That’s why I wanted to discuss 5 ways to know if your startup idea is…

Is it true “no one buys things via Alexa”?

Aug 7, 2018 • 10 min

Well well. We have a little bit of controversy in the voice space this week! TechCrunch published an article yesterday called “Surprise, no one buys things via Lexy” saying that only 100k users have bought something via voice interface more than once. Is…

How to dominate in stressful situations

Aug 5, 2018 • 7 min

Life is crazy! My house literally caught on fire on Wednesday. I also have three kids that are 3 and under. Somehow at the exact same time, I’m working with multiple well known NBA players on huge deals, helping them strategize and negotiate with…

My house literally caught on fire & other exciting news

Aug 2, 2018 • 6 min

Well my house caught on fire yesterday. Literally!Voice Entrepreneur is also on fire— figuratively! I give you updates on both. Listen in.Thanks for all of the incredible support & reviews! To ask a question, and to hang with me:…

BMW is adding Amazon Alexa to cars this week!

Jul 30, 2018 • 6 min

BMW is adding Amazon Alexa to their automobiles this week! We break down some of the details on the integration on the podcast today….take a listen.Please hit the subscribe button so that you do not miss any future Voice Entrepreneur episodes!Thanks for…

Is Gary Vee right about voice skills?

Jul 29, 2018 • 10 min

Got a question from a listener who asked: “Is Gary Vee right about voice skills being the next iPhone Apps?”If you’re focused on the voice space, then it’s definitely worth a listen.Please hit the subscribe button so that you do not miss any future Voice…

5 good reasons your voice skill is failing (yikes!)

Jul 27, 2018 • 10 min

More people than ever want to get into the Voice game.YET….more voice skills than ever are FAILING and not getting users. Here are 5 good reasons why you’re not seeing the results you want & what to do about it. Please hit the subscribe button so that you…

Here are the voice podcasts I love (and recommend!)

Jul 25, 2018 • 8 min

Voice summit is happening this week! Wish I could be there.Instead, I thought I’d share other voice podcasts besides Voice Entrepreneur that are great & informational.Here are the five podcasts (plus a few bonus ones too)…Please hit the subscribe button…

A tip on how you get people to listen to you

Jul 23, 2018 • 5 min

Get the results you need—- here is a super simple tip on how to get people to listen to you.When you need to make sure they are paying attention, use this!Def for all of those salespeople, startup founders, and human beings out there. Please hit the…

The #1 thing I did to win in sales the last two weeks

Jul 21, 2018 • 9 min

Want to win more then you’ve ever won before? Want to close deals and have the people close to you love you more? Me too!!! That’s why I spent the last two weeks doing this… Appreciate all of you listening and supporting me!! Think you will dig this one.…

(Best of) 5 questions to ask your team to get hockey stick growth

Jul 20, 2018 • 7 min

As a startup CEO, I’m always expected to have all of the right answers. But I discovered a while back there might be even more power in having all of the right questions. You see, when I started asking the right questions to grow my startup team,…

(Best of) What is the Entrepreneur Credit Score? Learn your score here.

Jul 19, 2018 • 10 min

Imagine if everybody had a entrepreneur score. Are you a 750 or a 450?Wouldn’t you like to know just how great of an entrepreneur you are right now?Imagine the benefits. You could instantly see what the next steps are for you in your development. You…

Why Voice is the new Video | An interview with the Voice Envy Podcast

Jul 18, 2018 • 26 min

Awesome interview! Got to hang out with Hassan Osman of the Voice Envy Podcast the other day.We started talking about how the early days of voice look a lot like the early days of video on the web.We hit some really good discussion on companies to watch,…

Is Voice really happening or not? 5 reasons yes and 5 reasons no.

Jul 17, 2018 • 13 min

I got an email from a listener named Shelby the other day. Shelby asked:”Ben, is voice really happening as fast we all expect?”Well, Shelby. GREAT question. Let’s discuss. Also, please hit the subscribe button so that you do not miss any future Voice…

Voice technology for real estate | Interview with the AgentMarketer.com

Jul 15, 2018 • 47 min

KILLER interview I did for Chelsea Peitz and Jason Frazier of The Agent Marketer on how voice technology is changing the real estate game. Real Estate & Mortgage professionals have an incredible opportunity to use voice to help market their business right…

Your voice skills won’t market themselves (but here are 5 ways you can!)

Jul 11, 2018 • 12 min

I’ve noticed that people making new voice skills are relying on Amazon and Google to magically deliver audience and users.It’s NOT working. Not even a little bit.Voice skills won’t market themselves. Stop hoping.Instead….here are 5 ways you can market…

5 counterintuitive ways I do less and win more

Jul 10, 2018 • 11 min

I finally missed publishing a podcast episode yesterday. I broke my streak at 110 episodes. I was in Vegas for business, yet I still woke up early as usual. Unfortunately, my travel mic quality was extremely poor and I decided it was best to wait a day to…

One major thing holding voice technology back

Jul 8, 2018 • 6 min

PWC just released a new survey on current voice technology usage. While general awareness of voice technology is quite high, the survey showed a startling statistic that shows us that voice technology might be hitting some MAJOR bumps. Listen as we break…

An interview with the DULO guys on some of my go-to entrepreneur tips

Jul 7, 2018 • 43 min

I LOVE this interview I did with the DULO guys this week.We talk a lot about the art of entrepreneuring, and how to get started in the game. We talk about how to build the discipline to win big. Then I try to help the DULO guys think about their brand a…

The Sonos IPO means the smart speaker war is ON

Jul 6, 2018 • 6 min

The battle royale with smart speakers has just BEGUN. These big tech companies see the next ten years and they see how important voice technology and voice enabled hardware is to winning the game. To be clear this really is just the beginning. The game is…

Set this goal for the next 6 months

Jul 5, 2018 • 8 min

Ok now that we have the 4th of July out of the way, I wanted to bring up that we’re halfway through the year. Just like you I can’t believe how quickly everything seems to be moving. It’s a great time to check back in on the goals you probably set for the…

How I throw the competition off my scent

Jul 4, 2018 • 6 min

I did a podcast episode a couple days ago where I shared how I discovered a way of stealing ultra hot leads from the competition. It turns out if you track recent follows on Twitter and LinkedIn, you will be shocked by how many sales/marketing people and…

Are you a real entrepreneur? Here is one simple test to find out.

Jul 3, 2018 • 7 min

I got a question last night over Instagram: Q: How do I know if I’m a real entrepreneur? (from Jared H., Ohio)A: I think this is a great question because in this day and age it’s really hard to know! Entrepreneurs are now treated like rock stars. CEOs are…

The small hack I use to win deals away from my competitors

Jul 2, 2018 • 6 min

For over 10 years now I’ve been winning deals away from my competitors with the simplest trick ever. I’m bringing this up because we just wrestled away a pretty giant deal away from our #1 competitor and won it using this easy easy hack. You guys gotta…

This ONE tip helped me finally close more deals

Jul 1, 2018 • 6 min

On this lazy Sunday morning, I want to give you a negotiation tip that has helped me close a countless number of deals. I find myself having to teach this trick to nearly every CEO and startup when I start coaching them. Please hit the subscribe button so…

I just signed four new clients by asking my existing clients for referrals

Jun 30, 2018 • 6 min

If you want to explode sales, ask your existing customers for referrals. If you’re a startup, ask your existing happy users to recommend you. And if you have a voice skill, find a way to ask your listeners for referrals too.For show notes, to ask a…

Should Google give away Google Home devices to beat Amazon?

Jun 29, 2018 • 8 min

I thought it was fascinating last night that Morgan Stanley suggested that Google give away Google Home devices to beat Amazon. We analyze why or why not, and then discuss three strategies and takeaways you can use for your own business. For show notes,…

Today is my 100th podcast— what I’ve learned

Jun 28, 2018 • 11 min

All of the things I’ve learned from doing 100 daily podcast episodes. Some good lessons. Some bad lessons. But SO many interesting insights. Please hit the subscribe button so that you do not miss any future episodes.For show notes, to ask a question, and…

5 voice skill mistakes to avoid at all costs

Jun 27, 2018 • 11 min

These five mistakes can hurt your voice skill in more ways than you can imagine.Please hit the subscribe button so that you do not miss any future episodes.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community…

Should I raise money for my voice skill? (Q&A)

Jun 26, 2018 • 10 min

Just got this question from a listener named Melao last night: Q: Should I raise money for my voice skill?I have a chance to raise about $150,000 from my family and a few friends of my Dad. Is this a good idea? What should I think about?—MelaoFor show…

Don’t expect Amazon to market your Voice Skill

Jun 25, 2018 • 6 min

The nice part about running Voice Entrepreneur is I get to talk to so many smart, interesting people every single day. But over the last few weeks, a disturbing trend has emerged. People tell me they expect Amazon will market their voice skill. They think…

OFFLINE marketing for voice skills (Q&A!)

Jun 24, 2018 • 11 min

In this podcast, I go over answers to questions I received from the “OFFLINE marketing for voice skills” podcast episode last week.Questions covered:1) You mentioned tools. What tools do you use?2) Other places to offline market?3) Have your ever had…

An Interview with Seth Lugibihl on the Founder Series

Jun 23, 2018 • 52 min

I’m super psyched to share this live stream interview I did on the Founder Series with Seth Lugibihl this week. We talk a lot about the current state of voice technology, and then get heavily into the art of entrepreneuring. We talk about marketing voice…

OFFLINE marketing for voice skills

Jun 22, 2018 • 8 min

We all know that the challenge with most voice skills today is discovery. How do you get people to learn about your voice skill? How do you get them to discover your new voice technology project? Here are suggestions on how you can sell more and get more…

Short-term mentors are underrated

Jun 21, 2018 • 6 min

“We rarely talk about short-term mentors. These mentors work with us for a short amount of time, so people often disregard them as mentors even though they can have a lasting impact.” —Shireen JafferIf you are on the fence about doing something positive,…

Voice is about to have a social media explosion

Jun 20, 2018 • 10 min

As voice technology and voice platforms are now exploding it’s only a matter of time until we start to see the “Twitter for voice” happen. It’s also only a matter of time until we see the “Facebook for voice” happen.As a former business development person…

“Voice is the new marketing battleground”

Jun 19, 2018 • 5 min

Advertising has become a tax on the attention poor. Our time and attention is our most valuable resource. Link to the original WSJ post here. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook:…

5 reasons to start a Facebook group for your business

Jun 18, 2018 • 8 min

I’d strongly suggest if you can create a discussion around topics that involve your business, brand, community or industry, you might want to start a FB group for it.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing…

The secret sales weapon

Jun 17, 2018 • 7 min

I worked at Google and YouTube and all these fancy places, but they never taught me that one thing. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you…

Where are push notifications for Amazon Alexa and Google Home? (and other Q&A)

Jun 16, 2018 • 9 min

1) My concern is how new changes in Net Neutrality laws from the FCC will effect the future of voice skills from a systems point of view especially the SEO / Ranking systems of A voice based internet.2) Where are push notifications with Amazon Alexa and…

How I quickly acquire users and you can too

Jun 15, 2018 • 9 min

If there is one skill that would serve everybody well it’s audience building. It’s going out there and getting people to try your product or service. How do you get people to try your stuff?!And lots of people assume that I’ve been a “growth hacker”…

Alexa Flash Briefing secrets and Q&A

Jun 14, 2018 • 15 min

1) Did you finally decide if Voice Entrepreneur is a podcast or a flash briefing?2) What’s your podcasting and flash briefing gear setup right now?3) Should I record daily?4) How would you optimize your flash briefing on Alexa? What’s your strategy?5)…

What is the Entrepreneur Credit Score? Learn your score here.

Jun 13, 2018 • 10 min

WANT TO KNOW YOUR ENTREPRENEUR CREDIT SCORE?Imagine if everybody had a entrepreneur score. Are you a 750 or a 450?Wouldn’t you like to know just how great of an entrepreneur you are right now?Imagine the benefits. You could instantly see what the next…

How I started making 33 percent more money in a day (and you can too)

Jun 12, 2018 • 11 min

After I learned this secret power, I used it to help build and contribute to Google and YouTube, and then build and sell multiple venture-backed startups.With this secret power, I’ve made more money in a single day than I did for the first thirty years of…

5 questions to ask your team to get hockey stick growth

Jun 11, 2018 • 7 min

As a startup CEO, I’m always expected to have all of the right answers. But I discovered a while back there might be even more power in having all of the right questions. You see, when I started asking the right questions to grow my startup team,…

My voice skill has about 40 users a day. Is that good?

Jun 10, 2018 • 7 min

I got a question from Yana in California: “My voice skill has about 40 users a day. Is that good?”We investigate how to measure voice skills in today’s episode. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing…

Alexa wants you to use In-Skill Purchasing. I wouldn’t.

Jun 9, 2018 • 9 min

Should I offer exclusive paid content in my voice skill?How do you make money on Voice Entrepreneur?I’m starting a diamond ring company, and have been planning it for over a year now. I created a survey showing people want more choice in buying engagement…

I’m building my own voice skill and I’m the mother of 3. Should I give up?

Jun 8, 2018 • 6 min

Hi Ben,I’ve been working on my very own voice skill for the last 3 months. I’m a single mother of 3 and have a day job. I’m worried that I’ll never finish my voice skill and when I do, it won’t get lots of people. Or at least I won’t know how to get lots…

3 brutal truths about #VoiceFirst

Jun 7, 2018 • 11 min

I wanted to give the haters and trolls a little love today and give them some reasons why the voice tech world is absolutely failing right now. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook:…

How to get filthy rich building voice skills (part one)

Jun 6, 2018 • 11 min

Today I want to talk about how to get filthy rich building voice skills. Thats right! It’s really time to start to build your voice empire. Now is the time to get serious.As we talked about yesterday, Amazon turned on “Can Fulfill Intent Requests” which…

Alexa just made the HUGE change we want and fear. We analyze.

Jun 5, 2018 • 19 min

Amazon Alexa basically just went WESTWORLD on us!The Alexa team announced they will allow for voice skills to link and open other voice skills without the need to download or enable on the user end.Justin Malvin (stallion product manager here in LA) and I…

I propose: all voice assistants need to tell us how they share data NOW

Jun 4, 2018 • 6 min

I understand that in some sense, Facebook will be looked at as the grand data experiment we ran in early, simpler times. None of us, including the Facebook employees, knew how to build rules and create visible values and safeguards. For show notes, to ask…

Q&A: I want to start a podcast, but will I run out of ideas?

Jun 3, 2018 • 9 min

I want to do a daily voice briefing and show like you. But I’m afraid I won’t have enough ideas. Why do you push people to a Facebook group? What’s the strategy there? I’m afraid my boss is going to hear me doing my voice briefing at some point. Any tips?…

Interview with the Early Days Podcast | how to build BIG using voice technology

Jun 2, 2018 • 44 min

I talk about how to get started using voice technology, how to grow an audience, and how to do the little things to scale and go BIG. This podcast was a blast!!— the DULO guys are entrepreneurs who are building a killer eCommerce clothing brand in Europe.…

Is Facebook the reason why Amazon Alexa will lose the smart speaker war??

Jun 1, 2018 • 7 min

Is this the number one reason we need to get serious about Facebook smart speaker? No one I know has been talking about this seriously. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice…

I stopped listening to others and became successful. Here’s how.

May 31, 2018 • 11 min

5 sneaky ways to stop listening and start winning the entrepreneur game.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible…

Why is Google suddenly kicking the crap out of Amazon Alexa?

May 30, 2018 • 8 min

I try to figure out exactly why Google is suddenly kicking the crap out of Amazon Alexa. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of…

How do I get my business idea off the ground?

May 29, 2018 • 7 min

Go get everything you want and can imagine.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible support & reviews!🔥Subscribe🔥:➔…

If I’m building voice skills do I need a website?

May 28, 2018 • 5 min

The winners in voice are going to be the ones who learn how to control audio, video in every situation. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank…

Figure out “who” not “how” to get to entrepreneurial freedom

May 27, 2018 • 3 min

How many “who’s” to your entrepreneurial freedom? (shout out to Russell Brunson on this one). And they are calling you. What do you do?For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice…

Voice people, don’t be afraid to hit the cash register

May 26, 2018 • 7 min

It’s like the early days of the web. It’s like the early days of building websites or making videos. Businesses and brands need to build a voice presence. And they are calling you. What do you do? For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me:…

How I ignore the voice haters (and you should too)

May 25, 2018 • 4 min

What a dumb dumb viral Alexa story yesterday. Let’s discuss why.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible support &…

Raising money for voice skills and other questions

May 24, 2018 • 9 min

I answer a bunch of awesome questions on how to raise money for voice skills, voice strategy, stock tips, Amazon selling and more.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice…

How I made an angry customer my new actual friend

May 23, 2018 • 6 min

Angry customers are a fantastic way to learn more about how you can better help people. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of…

3 surprising reasons why Crypto and Amazon Alexa totally go together

May 22, 2018 • 6 min

Crypto and VoiceFirst technology are growing up together. Let’s figure out how they are related and work so well together. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur…

Alexa skill reviews are as fake as Amazon product reviews

May 21, 2018 • 6 min

It turns out that Alexa skill reviews are as fake as Amazon product reviews.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible…

I talk to strangers at Starbucks and get loyal users for life

May 20, 2018 • 5 min

I have this little game where I go to a Starbucks near me and I will try to talk to as many people there as possible. It’s a way to for me to meet new people, get real life feedback, get new users and customers, and generally make friends for life. For…

Do I build stuff I love or do I build stuff for the money?

May 19, 2018 • 4 min

Should I do something I love or something that works?For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible support &…

I look at mobile apps to figure out how to build voice skills

May 18, 2018 • 5 min

Let’s look at the iPhone app store today to try to get some strategy ideas in this new emerging voice space. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook…

I’m already building my Facebook Home Speaker strategy

May 17, 2018 • 8 min

I’ve been quietly talking to some friends at Facebook. Everything is hush hush right now. But it’s happening. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook…

What the Amazon Alexa team is not telling you

May 16, 2018 • 7 min

Secrets. Secrets. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible support & reviews!🔥Subscribe🔥:➔ Alexa➔ Apple iTunes➔…

How I market Alexa skills with ZERO VC funding

May 15, 2018 • 7 min

Don’t just blindly create new Alexa skills. Go track and use data to get ahead.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the…

How to find new Alexa skill ideas

May 14, 2018 • 6 min

Don’t just blindly create new Alexa skills. Go track and use data to get ahead. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the…

The 5 Reasons I Built my own Alexa Skill

May 13, 2018 • 6 min

The best thing I ever did was create my own Alexa skill. Here are five reasons why you should too. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you…

Ask Ben: Should I get a co-founder? (and other entrepreneur updates)

May 12, 2018 • 7 min

Update on our community member Robert and how he’s marketing his new app. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible…

Is YouTube going to be the Alexa Killer?

May 11, 2018 • 9 min

We talk about the Digiday article “Ad buyers say Google’s YouTube and YouTube TV integration will help it rival Amazon in voice”. And then talk about why the show Silicon Valley is so bad this year. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me:…

Ask Ben: is there a secret weapon to blow up your voice skill?

May 10, 2018 • 8 min

One of the ways to blow up your Alexa skill, and all of the steps involved.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible…

Sorry, Google’s AI doesn’t scare me

May 9, 2018 • 5 min

Google has a long list of scary announcements that fizzle.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible support &…

Now that we’re on the verge of AI, I’m going human

May 8, 2018 • 6 min

Do stuff that doesn’t scale.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible support & reviews!🔥Subscribe🔥:➔ Alexa➔ Apple…

5 things entrepreneurs can learn from Fortnite

May 7, 2018 • 9 min

5 things entrepreneurs can learn from FortniteFor show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible support &…

#VoiceFirst people: Are you talking to real customers or are you talking to other developers?

May 6, 2018 • 6 min

#VoiceFirst people: Are you talking to real customers or are you talking to other developers?For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all…

Dave Young realized it’s possible to build social media on Alexa

May 5, 2018 • 13 min

Dave Young realized it’s possible to build a social media app on Alexa. Come learn how everything is changing.The SayStream video demo is here.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook:…

Should you build on someone else’s platform?

May 4, 2018 • 5 min

Should you build on someone else’s platform? I talk about what I would do and why it’s a WAR out there. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank…

When I discovered “Audience First, Product Second” everything changed.

May 3, 2018 • 6 min

When I discovered “Audience First, Product Second” everything changed. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible…

I’ve been watching Twitch even though I’m 42. Here’s what I learned.

May 2, 2018 • 5 min

I’m a crazy old man so I decided to watch Twitch all this week. Turns out we can learn lots from the Twitch moment that’s happening now. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice…

Ask Ben: Stop building websites and logos and start making $$$

May 1, 2018 • 6 min

Stop building websites and logos and start making $$$.How?Start listening to strangers.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the…

Alexa just created MEMORY. The Verbal Web is here.

Apr 30, 2018 • 4 min

Alexa just launched “memory” for users. Learn how to use it as a “verbal bookmark”. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the…

Build better voice experiences that people will actually use.

Apr 29, 2018 • 5 min

Build better stuff and become a better entrepreneur by keeping things SIMPLE.Learn about the 30:10 rule in mobile apps, and then figure out how to build better voice experiences that people will actually use. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang…

Alexa is about to change the game

Apr 28, 2018 • 4 min

The Amazon Alexa team is about to launch “context carry-over”. This changes the game for marketers.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you…

Google and Amazon hate people

Apr 27, 2018 • 4 min

Google and Amazon hate people. Why? Because people are messy. Data is clean. This means metadata is the universal language we need to speak with them if entrepreneurs want to succeed.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me:…

So many Alexa skills suck right now

Apr 26, 2018 • 4 min

So many Alexa skills suck right now. As we start to review Alexa skills on this daily podcast/brief, I wanted to lay out 5 ways NOT to suck. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook:…

Killer voice ideas from the Voice Entrepreneur meetup last night

Apr 25, 2018 • 4 min

The first ever Voice Entrepreneur meetup went down in LA last night!We had incredible turnout and some of the smartest voice tech people in Los Angeles were in the room. Here are a few of the things we all discussed last night. For show notes, to ask a…

3 ways to monetize your Alexa voice skill today

Apr 24, 2018 • 7 min

3 ways to monetize your Voice Skill! Amazon has hinted monetization is coming to Alexa apps very soon. Now is the time to get ready and beat the competition. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community…

Who the hell would order a Domino’s pizza through the Amazon Alexa in 7 easy steps?

Apr 23, 2018 • 4 min

Who the hell would order a Domino’s pizza through the Amazon Alexa in 7 easy steps?As entrepreneurs and marketers our job is to simplify, not complicate. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on…

Even Jeff Bezos fakes reviews

Apr 22, 2018 • 3 min

Even Jeff Bezos had to start by getting his early employees, friends, and family to create orders and leave reviews. No shame in the game. It’s also a great way to improve your product and simplify the message. For show notes, to ask a question, and to…

This community is GROWING

Apr 21, 2018 • 3 min

As we hit 31 episodes at Voice Entrepreneur, we talk about community, some of our killer Voice Entrepreneur members, and how to market to “real” audiences together. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing…

How to find your voice in podcasting and voice

Apr 20, 2018 • 6 min

How do you find your voice and how do you get your message heard in 2018? For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all of the incredible…

Do people use Alexa on the weekend?

Apr 19, 2018 • 5 min

Today marks my 29th consecutive day of posting voice briefings on the Amazon Alexa platform. I’m one away from a month! As a wannabe data nerd, I thought it might be interesting to look at the data on Alexa listenership.For show notes, to ask a question,…

Amazon Alexa in your TV is going to be insane

Apr 18, 2018 • 5 min

Techcrunch is reporting today that Amazon is going to sell smart televisions with built in Alexa through Best Buy. I don’t think many people realize how important the TV is for the future plans and ambitions for the Amazon Alexa technology.For show notes,…

Am I crazy for doing a daily podcast and voice skill?

Apr 17, 2018 • 4 min

Here are three great reasons you should consider publishing daily podcasts and voice skills.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice Entrepreneur Facebook GroupThank you for all…

Why the Facebook scandal makes Podcasts and Alexa even stronger

Apr 16, 2018 • 6 min

Clickbait and Fake news is enabling podcasts and voice to grow like a weed. There is a massive flight to quality content in podcasts, and the numbers are starting to show it. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our…

Are you ready to take the podcast leap?

Apr 15, 2018 • 2 min

Podcasting is exploding. 60 million US homes now listen to podcasts. Are you ready to take the leap?It’s not as hard as you might think.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: www.bensmith.tvJoin our growing community on Facebook: Voice…

Mailbag: I’m creating a voice games for kids. Should the characters die in the game?

Apr 14, 2018 • 5 min

I got a question this week from a listener. Milan asks:”I read your blogpost this week about what you learnt from an 8 year old about they way he uses Alexa. Fascinating. I’ve been playing with a couple of ideas for voice games for kids. The problem is…

Start a Voice Brief and Podcast: All the gear and equipment you need

Apr 13, 2018 • 5 min

The number one question I get asked on Voice Entrepreneur is what gear is required to start a new Alexa voice briefing, voice skill, or a new podcast. So what gear do you need to get in the game? I was shocked to find out it’s much less gear than you…

I talk to a 8 year old kid about how he uses Alexa. Here’s what happened.

Apr 12, 2018 • 5 min

It’s crazy what you can learn from a 8 year old kid. I talked to Makaio Popp (8 years old) all about his love of Amazon Alexa. Makaio told me what he loves, hates, laughs at with the Alexa. We then talk about some marketing lessons we can learn from the…

How to market your voice skills and podcasts so people actually listen

Apr 11, 2018 • 7 min

How to market your voice skills and podcasts so people actually listen:1) EMAIL 2) FACEBOOK 3) LINKEDIN 4) COLLABORATIONS5) GUERILLA MARKETINGFor show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2He5STO** New!: Join the Voice…

How to start a VOICE startup (in 5 easy steps)

Apr 10, 2018 • 8 min

How to start a voice startup (in only a few days):1) Go look at what users need and want today. I look at the Dashbot rankings for smart, fast ideas. I also look at the Amazon Alexa store. 2) I start talking to people that use Amazon Alexa. I do this…

Why is Alexa so Stupid? Let’s be honest.

Apr 9, 2018 • 4 min

I answer the elephant in the room. Why is Alexa still a little stupid? It turns out technology platforms should be about people, not technology. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2JyqOnaThank you for all of the…

Best Alexa Skills for Kids part one

Apr 8, 2018 • 3 min

It’s a Sunday mailbag for Ben, who gets asked what are the best Alexa skills for kids right now. For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2qgDXbrThank you for all of the incredible support & reviews!🔥Subscribe🔥:➔ Alexa➔ Apple…

Spotify Car Device Rumors

Apr 7, 2018 • 2 min

Rumors are flying that Spotify is about to announce a hardware speaker device for the car on April 24th. I cover what it means for entrepreneurs and what I’ll be looking for when it launches soon.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me:…

Quora on Amazon Alexa: Is Quora the one to watch?

Apr 6, 2018 • 2 min

This brief explores how Quora could potentially be a dominant player in the coming Voice and A.I era. Does Quora have the largest high quality amount of unstructured data in the world today?For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me:…

How to create Alexa skills in 5 minutes

Apr 5, 2018 • 4 min

How to create Alexa skills in 5 minutes! No coding required. Basic steps:1) Record something fun on your phone or laptop2) Use a site like Pippa.io to store your audio files3) Go to Amazon and create a free developer account4) Click “create skill” and…

5 entrepreneur takeaways from the SuperBot 2018 conference

Apr 4, 2018 • 5 min

I talk about my 5 entrepreneur takeaways from the SuperBot 2018 conference in San Francisco yesterday. HINT: much of what was NOT said was the most interesting.For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2q5Ak8fThank you for all…

Get live Alexa flashbriefs at the SuperBot conference in SF today

Apr 3, 2018 • 1 min

I’ll be hanging & live Alexa voice-briefing at the Super Bot conference in SF today:1) Check out the conference HERE2) Check out updates on your Alexa and on my Twitter (www.twitter.com/benjaminsmith).And as always:For show notes, to ask a question, and…

How to get some of the $40b in voice shopping by 2022

Apr 2, 2018 • 4 min

Voice shopping is expected to hit $40b by 2022. tems being bought today are lower value, one-time purchases:Grocery 20%Entertainment 19%Electronics 17%Clothing 8%If you’re an entrepreneur, that’s catnip. Go get it now before you’re competing against…

Podcasting vs Alexa flash briefing

Apr 1, 2018 • 3 min

This flash briefing explores if an Alexa flash briefing is a podcast. I get a little cranky, it’s my favorite pet peeve, y’all!Happy Easter/Passover everybody!..For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2Eb990WThank you for…

How to use voice analytics— I talk with the CEO of Dashbot.io!

Mar 31, 2018 • 8 min

This brief explores how to use Voice analytics with www.dashbot.io (my current obsession!). The guest is Arte Merritt (@artemerritt), the CEO of Dashbot.io. Dashbot.io is the leading voice and bot analytics platform in the space. Arte was previously the…

Making killer Alexa skills with John Gillilan of Bondad.fm

Mar 30, 2018 • 9 min

This brief explores how to make great Alexa skills. The guest is John Gillilan (@bondad) of bondad.fm. John was one of the key people at Maker Studios (acquired by Disney). We learn more about his background and some of the killer Alexa skills he’s been…

Amazing Alexa Voice Stats!

Mar 29, 2018 • 4 min

For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2uvoeL1Thank you for all of the incredible support & reviews!🔥Subscribe🔥:➔ Alexa➔ Apple PodcastFollow me: ➔ LinkedIn➔ Twitter➔ Instagram

What Can Alexa Do?

Mar 28, 2018 • 3 min

Voice Entrepreneur #8: What Can Alexa Do?For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2Gedm9K🔥Subscribe🔥:➔ Alexa➔ Apple PodcastFollow me: ➔ LinkedIn➔ Twitter➔ Instagram

How to make MONEY with Alexa

Mar 27, 2018 • 4 min

For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: https://bit.ly/2I7PgKB🔥Subscribe🔥:➔ Alexa➔ Apple PodcastFollow me: ➔ LinkedIn➔ Twitter➔ Instagram

3/26/18 Using Dashbot to Build Alexa Voice skills

Mar 26, 2018 • 4 min

For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with me: http://www.bensmith.tv/2018/03/26/voice-entrepreneur-using-dashbot-to-build-amazon-alexa-skills/🔥Subscribe🔥:➔ Alexa➔ Apple PodcastFollow me:➔ LinkedIn➔ Twitter➔ Instagram

3/25/18: Hanging with JP Labrosse, Co-Founder of Owl (Car Cams that are #VoiceFirst!)

Mar 25, 2018 • 7 min

For show notes, to ask a question, and to hang with Ben:http://www.bensmith.tv/voice-entrepreneur/Check out Owl Car Cam here:https://owlcam.com/Check out JP Labrosse here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jplabrosse/

3-24-18: Q and A on voice technology

Mar 24, 2018 • 4 min

To ask a question, simply go to: http://www.bensmith.tv/voice-entrepreneur/Link to the rumored “FB Portal” product:https://www.techradar.com/news/its-all-about-the-screen-facebooks-echo-show-rival-has-a-possible-name-and-price

3-23-18: The Power of Voice

Mar 23, 2018 • 3 min

For more info or to ask a question, go to: www.bensmith.tv

3-22-18 Voice Entrepreneur with Ben Smith: Cryptokitties

Mar 22, 2018 • 1 min

3/21/18: Voice Entrepreneur meetup in LA on April 24th

Mar 21, 2018 • 1 min