China’s digital world feels like a parallel universe — Baidu instead of Google, WeChat instead of websites, and a business culture where speed beats everything.

In this episode, host Samy Ben Sadok sits down with Natalia Witczyk (international SEO consultant, founder of Mosquita Digital) to unpack what SEO really looks like behind the Great Firewall.

Expect culture shocks, real stories, and the kind of insights you only get from someone who actually worked with Chinese clients.

→ What We Cover
How Natalia went from Barcelona to working inside China’s SEO ecosystem
Baidu vs Google — real SERP walkthroughs + AI answers everywhere
Why WeChat replaces websites, email, and half the internet
The infamous “996” work rhythm and the obsession with speed
Link building in China (yes, it’s chaotic)
DeepSeek, AI predictions, and what’s next for search
How to freelance internationally without burning out

SEO is changing — but is it really dead, or just evolving into something even messier?

In the first episode of the new season, new host Samy Ben Sadok sits down with Samy Thullier, founder of Maverank (65k+ LinkedIn followers, $25M+ revenue generated, 12+ years in SEO), to unpack what’s next for the industry.

Expect hot takes, real talk, and the kind of chaos only two SEOs named Samy can bring.

→ What We Cover
“SEO is dead. Long live GEO.” — what that actually means
Generative Engine Optimization & AI Overviews
Scammy $99 courses, fake metrics, and programmatic SEO myths
Building a SaaS (Maverank) solo in a saturated market
Surviving clients, chaos, and LinkedIn fame
Predictions for SEO in 2026 (that might age like milk)

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Kalin Karakehayov — The Building Blocks of a Grey Hat SEO
Live session from Collaborator Conference

Kalin Karakehayov, founder of SEO.Domains, shares the real foundations of building and scaling a grey hat SEO empire. With 15+ years of experience in both SEO and domain name trading, Kalin offers a behind-the-scenes look at:

- The mindset behind aggressive SEO growth
- The team structure that drives scalable link building
- The tools, skills, and resources needed to dominate competitive niches
- And why psychology and longevity matter in this game

SEO.Domains has sold over 37,500 authority domains, shaping SERPs in iGaming, finance, and health. In recent years, Kalin has also turned his attention to the inner work — sharing insights on mindset and personal development for SEOs via his I Grow Younger (i.gy) project and YouTube channel.

 Watch this talk to learn what it really takes to build a sustainable SEO machine — from backlinks to brainwaves.

Thinking of launching a casino affiliate site or scaling your iGaming SEO game? In this episode, we speak with Kasra Dash — a no-fluff SEO specialist who’s helped sites grow fast in ultra-competitive niches.

We dive into what actually works in iGaming SEO today: realistic launch budgets, smart link building, homepage strategies, AI-powered optimization, and what sets top affiliates apart from the rest.

You’ll also learn how to avoid black hat traps, how to use images and internal links strategically, and why content alone isn’t enough in 2025.

Kasra is the founder of The Masterminders — a global event series for action-driven SEOs — and a firm believer that when done right, link building is still the #1 growth lever. His mission? Turn traffic into revenue, with content that educates, executes, and entertains.

A few years ago, Ravi Sharma was offering SEO services solo. Today, he leads a team of over 150 and has 26,000+ reviews on Fiverr. In this episode, we skip the fluff and dive into the real stuff: how to set up your Fiverr profile, how to win your first orders, what makes a gig actually convert, and how to turn freelancing into a serious business.

This is for anyone building something of their own — not overnight, but with purpose.