From Surviving to Thriving: Reinventing a Magazine Empire in the Digital Age w/Seth Soloff

2024/6/17

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Seth Soloff：在过去19年中，印刷媒体的衰落对杂志行业造成了巨大冲击。Haute Living 通过将收入来源多元化，转向活动、数字和社交媒体内容，以及进军新的业务领域（如私人飞机公司和房地产经纪公司），成功地适应了这一变化。我们持续学习和适应，没有所谓的‘搞清楚’所有事情，而是在不断学习和改进中前进。在疫情期间，我们迅速将线下活动转移到线上，利用社交媒体维持业务连续性，并通过Facebook和Google广告获得新的客户。我们建立了高效的后台系统，包括CRM和自动化流程，以跟踪销售线索并提高效率。我们还推出了一个新的会员应用程序，为高净值客户提供独家活动和服务。 Rudy Mawer：Seth Soloff 的成功案例说明了在充满挑战的商业环境中，持续学习和适应的重要性。Haute Living 的成功转型，得益于其在多元化、数字化和自动化方面的战略布局，以及其对新兴技术的积极拥抱。Seth Soloff 的经验对于其他企业家来说，具有重要的借鉴意义。

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Seth Soloff, co-founder of Haute Living, discusses the challenges of the magazine industry and how Haute Living has adapted. They diversified revenue streams by focusing on events, digital and social media, and launched new ventures like a jet company and real estate brokerage.

Haute Living has been in business for 19 years.
They diversified their revenue streams to include events, digital and social media content, a jet company, and a real estate brokerage.
Adaptability and continuous learning are crucial for sustained success in a changing industry.

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In todays episode, I've got Seth Soloff in the studio, co-founder of Haute Living, about his journey of navigating and evolving in the magazine industry over the past 19 years. Facing many challenges, especially with the declining popularity of print media, Seth adapted by pivoting the business model. Haute Living diversified its revenue streams, focusing more on events, digital, and social media content. They also ventured into new business areas such as launching a jet company and a real estate brokerage. Despite their efforts and continuous learning, Seth emphasizes that the evolution is ongoing, and no one ever really "figures it out," as constant adaptation is crucial for sustained success.

The interview touches on Seth's strategic approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they transitioned to hosting virtual events and leveraging social media for business continuity. Seth discusses their use of Facebook and Google ads, underscoring the importance of a strong backend system for tracking leads and sales to truly benefit from advertising efforts. Rudy and Seth also talk about the significance of automations, proper CRM setups, and the necessity of continually learning and evolving in the business landscape. Seth highlights how Haute Living's adaptability and innovative thinking, such as launching a new members-only app, play essential roles in maintaining their relevance and success in the luxury lifestyle market.

CHAPTER TITLES

1:11 - Introduction to Seth and Haute Living

2:21 - The Evolution of Haute Living

3:53 - Embracing Digital and Social Media

4:43 - Success Stories: Private Jet Booking from Facebook Ads

5:52 - The Power of Consistent Learning and Adaptation

7:06 - Pivoting to Event-Based Income

8:37 - Overcoming Industry Challenges

10:12 - Navigating COVID: From In-Person to Virtual Events

11:48 - The Importance of Flexibility in Business

12:59 - Exploring New Revenue Streams: Jets and Real Estate

15:31 - The Importance of Lead Generation and Tracking