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Purposeful Growth: The New Revolution For Business Success

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Mark Mears. He's a Best Selling author, keynote speaker, and consultant. Serves as Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC; a consulting firm inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to find purposeful growth for business success while making a positive, lasting difference in the world. Mark's new book The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder, explains the importance of growing into one's purpose and fulfilling that purpose over time. Mark explains that a living legacy is someone who makes a difference in people's lives and inspires them to want to do likewise. Meanwhile, purposeful growth can be aligned with profitability and philanthropy and should be the central focus for businesses as it leads to engaged and motivated team members, happier customers, and stronger communities. Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This Duct Tape Marketing Podcast episode is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

May 4, 202323 min

Enhancing Marketing Strategies with AI Assistance

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I'm doing a solo show, and I'm talking about how AI tools could be used as research assistants to enhance their work, generate ideas, and create more powerful marketing strategies for our clients. AI prompts cover topics like analyzing a client's online presence, identifying the ideal client, discovering trends that can become opportunities, and even analyzing their competition. By focusing on the emotional and personal aspects of the ideal clients, marketers can create targeted campaigns that resonate with their audience. Get Our Free AI Prompts For Developing A Marketing Strategy: AI Prompts Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This Duct Tape Marketing Podcast episode is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

May 1, 202318 min

How Decisions Define Our Business Destiny

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Steve McKee. He is the co-founder of McKee Wallwork, a nationally recognized marketing advisory firm that made the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America in its first year of eligibility and has twice won the prestigious Effie Award for marketing effectiveness from the American Marketing Association. Steve's new book TURNS: Where Business Is Won and Lost talks about how every decision and turn made in business whether it is big or small, can change the direction of our business, and is crucial to reflect on past turns/decisions and learn from them. Steve emphasizes that recognizing and embracing the turns is essential for success in business. More About Steve McKee: McKee Wallwork Get a copy of TURNS: Where Business Is Won and Lost More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Apr 27, 202321 min

Tough Titties: Living Life on Your Own Terms

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Laura Belgray. She is the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure. Laura is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Her first upcoming book Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst is a collection of her growing-up stories and saying "tough titties" to the supposed to's in life such as: driving a car, being on time, handing in your paperwork, learning to roast a chicken, and having kids. More About Laura Belgray: Talking Shrimp Pre-order Though Titties Follow Laura on Instagram More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network and The HOTH.

Apr 26, 202325 min

Navigating Uncertainty: The Art of Imperfection in Strategy

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Charles Conn. He is co-founder of Monograph Capital, a life sciences venture firm in London and San Francisco, and was previously CEO of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford. He is the Board Chair of Patagonia and sits on The Nature Conservancy European Council. He co-authored the bestselling book Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything and The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times. Charles mentions how imperfection is a powerful tool for problem-solving in a rapidly changing world. Instead of striving for perfection and following traditional industry structures, it's important to be curious, gather diverse perspectives, and embrace uncertainty to find solutions from unexpected sources. More About Charles Conn: The Imperfectionists Get a copy of The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Apr 21, 202325 min

The Benefits of Hiring A Virtual Assistant For Your Business Growth

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Rob Levin. He is the co-founder and chairman of Work Better Now, a virtual assistant company providing talented remote professionals from Latin America for US and Canadian-based small and mid-sized businesses. He is also the managing member of the Oasis Strategy Group and CEO of RSL Media. Rob mentions that having an assistant is important for all business owners because it allows them to focus on strategy and high-level work instead of admin work. Additionally, having a virtual assistant turns out to be an amazing return on investment for the company because it saves time and money since the business owner can delegate tasks they don't enjoy or aren't good at. More About Rob Levin: Work Better Now Connect with Rob More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network and The HOTH.

Apr 19, 202322 min

The Fastest And Least Expensive Way To Double Your Sales

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Amanda Holmes. Amanda is the CEO of Chet Holmes International (CHI) which has worked with over 250,000 businesses worldwide. At age 24, she inherited her father's multi-million dollar enterprise, which specializes in helping companies double their sales. Amanda shares more about her journey as CEO and the challenges of implementing change in a long-standing organization. She dives into the process her father developed years ago that has helped large companies quickly double their sales and how she has helped that process evolve over the years. She's the author of a book — Based on The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies. More About Amanda Holmes: UltimateSalesMachine.com Get a copy of her book on Amazon — Based on The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies. Connect with Amanda on Instagram — @amanditaholmes More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Apr 13, 202322 min

How To Get What You Want By Helping Others Get What They Want

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Joe Polish. He is the Founder of Genius Network, one of the highest-level groups in the world for entrepreneurs. Joe has helped build thousands of businesses and generated hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. He's the author of a book — 9 Genius Networking Principles to Get What You Want By Helping Others Get What They Want. Joe talks about the many challenges he has overcome in his life to get him to where he is today and how relationship-building and building a network play an essential role in achieving success. More About Joe Polish: WhatsInItForThem.com More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network and The HOTH.

Apr 12, 202326 min

Humanizing the Workplace: Building Strong Employee Relationships

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Joey Coleman. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose a Customer Again, an award-winning speaker, and works with organizations around the world ranging from small startups to major brands. His new book, Never Lose an Employee Again: The Simple Path to Remarkable Retention, offers a proven framework for increasing employees retention, engagement, and in the process, profits. Joey explains how companies should focus on the employee journey from the first day on the job. A new employee's first-day experience should be welcoming and inclusive, and companies should assign someone to be responsible for the entire journey from the first time the employee hears about the business until they're up and running a hundred days later. By doing so, retention numbers can significantly improve. It's important to understand that we have humans who work at our company and celebrate them for their humanity, not only of their product. More About Joey Coleman: Website: joeycoleman.com Get your copy of Never Lose an Employee Again More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Apr 6, 202324 min

The Rise of AI in Advertising

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Mike Rhodes. With over two decades in the digital marketing industry, he established his award-winning Melbourne-based digital agency WebSavvy back in 2006, to help small businesses grow. Mike also runs AgencySavvy, training hundreds of agency owners how to 'do' Google Ads better and scale their agencies. He co-authored The Ultimate Guide to Google Ads, now in its sixth edition, which is the world's best-selling book on Google Ads, with over 130,000 copies sold. More About Mike Rhodes: Website: websavvy.com.au Take one of Mike's courses: agencysavvy.com More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Apr 5, 202327 min

The Power Of Play In Business Culture

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Kristi Herold. She is the founder and CEO of JAM a multi-million dollar global business that has connected millions of people through play since its inception as one of the largest adult recreational sports leagues in the world. The JAM team has produced and delivered over 3500 playful corporate events, in over 30 countries since the summer of 2020. It has been awarded "Canada's Most Admired Culture Award " in 2022, certified as "Great Places to Work - Canada" and named the "Best Remote Startups to work for". Kristi is the author of the best-selling book It Pays to PLAY - How Play Improves Business Culture, a resource to implement play at work and improve the productivity and culture of companies. More About Kristi Herold: Get a copy of Kristi's PLAYbook pdf with a top 10 list of ideas on how to integrate play at work and receive 25% off a JAM corporate team experience: here kristiherold.com JAM More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 30, 202322 min

How To Take Back Control Of Technology

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Gaia Bernstein. She is a law professor, Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She writes, teaches, and lectures at the intersection of law, technology, health, and privacy. Her forthcoming book, Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by resorting to self-help measures. More About Gaia Bernstein: gaiabernstein.com Get your copy of Unwired More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 29, 202323 min

Exploring The Art Of Messaging

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Henry Adaso. Henry Adaso is an award-winning marketing leader with over 15 years of experience. A former music journalist, he is a natural storyteller and an innovative marketer. He is currently head of marketing for CEMEX USA and the author of three books, including his latest The Art of Messaging: 7 Principles of Remarkable Messages (Or How to Stand out in a Noisy World): a practical guide that helps marketers and entrepreneurs clarify their message and captivate their audience. More About Henry Adaso: henryadaso.com Connect on LinkedIn Follow Henry on Instagram More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 23, 202321 min

Redefining Strength: How Anxiety Can Be a Leadership Asset

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Morra Aarons-Mele. She is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change in 2010. Her upcoming book is called The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower where the mission is to normalize anxiety and leadership in today's workplace. Morra shows that anxiety, with the right tools, can turn into a strength instead of a weakness. More About Morra Aarons-Mele: https://morraam.com/ Listen to The Anxious Achiever Connect on LinkedIn More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 22, 202321 min

How To Scale Your B2B Marketing Strategy

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Louis Gudema. Louis is a fractional CMO for B2B companies, and mentors startups at MIT. Previously he founded and grew a marketing agency, and pivoted it into a SaaS company, growing it into one of the top three or four companies in its national market before a successful exit. The first edition of Bullseye Marketing was named One of the Best Marketing Plan Books of All Time by Book Authority. He also has a side hustle as a ghostwriter of business and marketing books. His upcoming book is a second edition of Bullseye Marketing where he teaches how to develop, launch, and scale a successful marketing strategy for B2B companies. More About Louis Gudema: https://louisgudema.com/ Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Contact Louis More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 17, 202327 min

Cracking The Code Of Data-Driven Marketing

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Christina Inge. She has two decades of experience leading digital strategy and managing complex marketing technology projects. She specializes in articulating effective, efficient digital strategies for organizations using the latest channels to drive results. She is the founder of Sleek Marketing, which offers hands-on education on digital marketing in the Boston area. Her book Marketing Metrics: Leverage Analytics and Data to Optimize Marketing Strategies, is a practical guide to creating efficient future-focused marketing strategies powered by data-driven techniques that can develop stronger brands and products. More About Christina Inge: https://thoughtlight.net Get your copy: Marketing Metrics: Leverage Analytics and Data to Optimize Marketing Strategies More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 15, 202325 min

Unveiling The Mystery Of Effective Selling

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview David Newman. He's the founder of the Do It! MBA mentoring program and the host of The Selling Show, a top-rated business podcast. He is the author of the business bestseller Do It! Marketing, and his new book, Do It! Selling, where David helps professional services sellers land better clients, bigger deals, and higher fees. More About David Newman: https://doitmarketing.com Pre-order: Do It! Selling More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 10, 202326 min

What To Say To Get Your Way

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jonah Berger. Jonah is a Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. He has a new book we're going to talk about — Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way. More About Jonah Berger: JonahBerger.com Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 9, 202322 min

Success As A Wonderful Hell

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Washington Post Best Selling Author and Motivational Keynote Speaker, Laura Gassner Otting. A frequent contributor to Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily. Laura's 30-year experience is defined by her entrepreneurial edge. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton's White House, helping shape AmeriCorps. Her forthcoming book, Wonderhell, reimagines the stories we tell ourselves about success bringing you happiness, and shows how mixed emotions like fear, uncertainty, and stress accompany success. More About Laura Gassner Otting: lauragassnerotting.com Social Networks: @heylgo Pre-order Wonderhell: https://www.wonderhellbook.com More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 8, 202328 min

Fractional CMO: Reinventing Marketing Strategies

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I'm doing a solo show, and I'm gonna talk about how Fractional CMOs are becoming increasingly popular among business owners and marketing agencies. Resources I mention: Duct Tape Marketing Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This Duct Tape Marketing Podcast episode is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 2, 202313 min

A New Generation of AI: ChatGPT

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I'm doing a solo show. Nowadays, we look for tools that let us be more productive and help us save an immense amount of time. AI is a really hot trend now and accessible to make some of our tasks easier. The newest trend in AI is ChatGPT, a tool that will change the way we work and become smarter in how we collect useful information and data for our businesses in order to create smarter strategies. In this episode, I teach you how ChatGPT will be shaking up the way we work and gain knowledge. Resources I mention: Send John an email Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This Duct Tape Marketing Podcast episode is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Mar 1, 202319 min

Growing Your Business Quickly And Effectively Like A Weed

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Stu Heinecke. Stu is a bestselling business author, marketer, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist. His first book, How to Get a Meeting with Anyone, introduced the concept of Contact Marketing and was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. His latest release, How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed, lays out a complete model for explosive business growth, based on the strategies, attributes, and tools weeds use to grow, expand, dominate, and defend their turf. He is a twice-nominated hall of fame marketer, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center author-in-residence, and was named the "Father of Contact Marketing" by the American Marketing Association. He lives on a beautiful island in Puget Sound, Washington. More About Stu Heinecke: His book — How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth StuHeinecke.com Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 23, 202321 min

What To Say To Get Your Way

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jonah Berger. Jonah is a Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. He has a new book we're going to talk about — Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way. More About Jonah Berger: JonahBerger.com Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 22, 202321 min

The Dos And Don'ts Of Selling Your Business

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview David Barnett. David is an Author, Speaker, Educator, Consultant, and Business Buy/Sell Process Coach who works with people to help them prepare and sell their businesses privately or buy a business privately or via a business broker. More About David Barnett: DavidBarnett.com Subscribe to David's YouTube channel Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 16, 202322 min

Revolutionizing Design with AI: Exploring the World of Generative Design

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Russ Perry. Russ, the founder and CEO of Design Pickle, is a seasoned creative leader, entrepreneur, author, and thought leader. As a former agency owner, Perry intimately understands the challenges associated with all aspects of creative work and has transformed the creative process through Design Pickle. More About Russ Perry: Design Pickle Connect with Russ on LinkedIn Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 15, 202325 min

How To Buy Back Your Time And Reclaim Your Freedom

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Dan Martell. Dan is an entrepreneur, and angel investor and became a highly sought-after coach in the SaaS industry and founder of SaaS Academy after exiting three technology companies within a ten-year period. He's also an Ironman athlete, philanthropist, husband, and father of two incredible boys. He's the author of the book – Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire. More About Dan Martell: Get a copy of his book — Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire. Check out: Saas Academy Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 9, 202324 min

Mastering The Art Of Listening

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Oscar Trimboli. Oscar is the author of How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication - the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace. More About Oscar Trimboli: Take the Listening Quiz Get a copy of the book – How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 8, 202323 min

Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Mark Schaefer. Mark is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, college educator, marketing consultant, and author of books such as Marketing Rebellion – Cumulative Advantage, and Belonging To The Brand: Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy. More About Mark Schaefer: BusinessesGrow.com Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 2, 202324 min

The Story Of A Young Entrepreneur Building A Better World With A Nonprofit

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Camden Francis. Camden is the Founder and CEO of the Nonprofit Organization, Beyond the Crisis, the food-distribution charity, which has distributed over 100,000 dollars of food items to housing communities and homeless shelters across Massachusetts. More About Camden Francis: Beyondthecrisis.org Connect with Camden on LinkedIn Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Feb 1, 202318 min

The Secret To Attracting Your Ideal, High-Ticket Clients

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Russ Ruffino. Russ is the Founder of Clients on Demand, an Inc. 500 company that helps coaches, experts, and service providers attract the right clients at the right price, anytime they want. More About Russ Ruffino: Clients on Demand Russ Ruffino Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Jan 26, 202323 min

Growing Your Audience (And Your Revenue) With A Book

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Matt Briel. Matt is an entrepreneur and the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Lulu.com, as well as a self-diagnosed collaboration junkie. After more than 15 years leading Sales and Marketing teams in the Media & Publishing spaces, he's developed a unique passion for helping creators become more successful by leveraging books as a catalyst for opportunities and sustainable revenue. Learn More About Matt Briel and Lulu: Lulu.com Publishforgrowth.com Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network and Lulu.

Jan 25, 202323 min

Uncovering The Hidden Power Of Your Unfair Advantage

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba. They both are award-winning authors and entrepreneurs. Despite not going to university, Ash became a serial tech founder and the first marketing director of a unicorn startup – Just Eat). Hasan built a successful startup from his bedroom with nothing more than an online course and a yearning to escape the 'rat race'. They are now international bestselling authors, coaches, and keynote speakers. Their latest book is – The Unfair Advantage: How You Already Have What It Takes to Succeed. More About Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba: Follow Hasan on Twitter: @startuphasan Follow Ash on Twitter: @ash_ali Learn more about the book: The Unfair Academy Learn More About The Agency Certification Intensive: Learn More Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Jan 19, 202325 min

What Employer Branding Is And How To Build It For Your Business

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview James Ellis. James is the principal of Employer Brand Labs in Chicago and is a born employer branding nerd whose mission is to create a million employer brand thinkers. He is an author, keynote speaker, practitioner, and podcaster with a wealth of experience across multiple industries for almost a decade. More About James Ellis: EmployerBrandLabs.com Subscribe to James's free newsletter – Employer Brand Headlines Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Jan 18, 202324 min

How To Build A Business That Builds Leaders

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Robert Glazer. Robert is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the internationally bestselling author of five books: Elevate and Friday Forward. His latest book is – Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders. More About Robert Glazer: RobertGlazer.com Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Jan 12, 202321 min

Why You Should Stop Settling For Plan B So You Can Unleash Your Full Potential

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Matt Higgins. Matt is a self-made entrepreneur who went from poverty to the top of five industries and now serves as a guest Shark on ABC's hit series Shark Tank. He will soon star in a new spinoff Business Hunters also executive produced by Mark Burnett. Matt is also the author of Burn The Boat: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. More About Matt Higgins: His book – BurnTheBoatBook.com Learn More About The Agency Intensive Certification: Learn more Take The Marketing Assessment: Take the Assessment This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Jan 11, 202323 min

The Winning Agency Formula For Steady Growth And Continuous Profit

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Marcel Petitpas. Marcel is the CEO & Co-Founder of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to helping agencies measure and improve their profitability by streamlining their operations and reporting systems. Marcel is also the fractional COO at Gold Front and a speaker, podcast host, and consultant, specializing in Agency Profitability Optimization. More About Marcel Petitpas: His business — Parakeeto His podcast — The Agency Profit Podcast Learn More About The Agency Certification Intensive: Learn more here This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Jan 6, 202324 min

How To Quickly Double Your Sales

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Amanda Holmes. Amanda is the CEO of Chet Holmes International (CHI) which has worked with over 250,000 businesses worldwide. At age 24, she inherited her father's multi-million dollar enterprise, which specializes in helping companies double their sales. She's the author of a book — Based on The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies. More About Amanda Holmes: UltimateSalesMachine.com Get a copy of her book on Amazon — Based on The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies. Connect with Amanda on Instagram — @amanditaholmes More about the Agency Certification Intensive: Learn more about the Agency Certification Intensive

Jan 5, 202321 min

Grow Your Business Faster Through Experimentation

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Andrew Warden. Andrew is the CMO of Semrush - an online visibility management SaaS platform that has been used by millions of marketers worldwide including this one. More About Andrew Warden: Semrush More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the Agency Certification Intensive Training here Take The Marketing Assessment: Take the Assessment This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network

Jan 4, 202324 min

5 Stages Of Marketing In The Customer Success Track

n this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I'm doing a solo show and discussing something I've been talking about lately called the Customer Success Track. Resources I Mention: Get the Kindle version of The Ultimate Marketing Engine Learn more about my book The Ultimate Marketing Engine Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the Agency Certification Intensive Training here

Jan 3, 202325 min

The Seven Levels Of Adaptive Innovation

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Steve Miller. Meetings & Conventions Magazine calls Steve Miller the Idea Man for his unconventional, edgy, no-spin approach to marketing and branding. He is the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller, "UNCOPYABLE: How to Create an Unfair Advantage Over Your Competition." Steve's speaking and consulting clients have ranged from entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 corporations, including Proctor & Gamble, Greystar Real Estate, Caterpillar, Boeing Airplane, Starbucks, Philips Electronics, and the prestigious TED Conference. We're talking about his latest book — Stealing Genuis: The Seven Levels of Adaptive Innovation. More About Steve Miller: Get a copy of his book — Stealing Genuis: The Seven Levels of Adaptive Innovation Learn More About The Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the Certification Intensive Training This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Jan 2, 202321 min

How To Improve Your Local Marketing Strategy

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Laura Nelson. Laura has marketed, sold to, and collaborated with local businesses for over 10 years of her career as a marketer and business manager. She is currently VP of Marketing at Signpost, following roles with Broadly, Reputation.com, and Patch. Laura earned an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BFA at Carnegie Mellon University. More About Laura Nelson: Signpost.com More About The Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the Certification Intensive Training here This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 30, 202222 min

A Guide To Building An Authentic And Powerful Personal Brand

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Laura Bull. Laura is a bestselling author and brand strategist who specializes in transforming people into competitive and sustainable business brands. Her latest book is — From Individual to Empire: A Guide to Building an Authentic and Powerful Brand. More About Laura Bull: Her latest book is — From Individual to Empire: A Guide to Building an Authentic and Powerful Brand. Learn More About The Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the certification training here This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 29, 202221 min

What To Know Before Starting A Podcast Today

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Dan Franks. Dan is the Co-founder and president of Podcast Movement, the world's largest conference and trade show for the podcast industry. He is a CPA and was formerly the Business Manager and Director of Live Events for Midroll Media. More About Dan Franks: PodcastMovement.com More About Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the training This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 28, 202224 min

How To Create The Perfect Self-Employed Ecosystem To Attract The Success You Want

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jeffrey Shaw. Jeffrey is an experienced speaker and small-business consultant. He helps self-employed and small-business owners gain control of their businesses in what otherwise seems like uncontrollable circumstances. He's also the author of a book called: The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success. More About Jeffrey Shaw: His book: The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success The Self-Employed Summit The Self-Employed Assessment More About Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the training This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 27, 202227 min

Why Being Human Is Your Brand's Biggest Asset

In this Duct Tape Marketing Podcast episode, I interview Jacqueline Lieberman. Jacqueline is the former Managing Partner, the Head of Strategy Story Worldwide, and the current founder of BrandCrudo. More About Jacqueline Lieberman: Learn more about Jacqueline's company: BrandCrudo Jacqueline's podcast: Uncooked More About The Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the training This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 26, 202223 min

Scaling Your Agency Without Adding Overhead

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I'm doing a solo show. Nowadays, we have the ability now to start businesses without really adding much overhead. You don't need an office - all you really need is a computer. But in order to scale, there are a few things you have to get right, and we've created a system to do just that. Resources I Mention: Send me an email More About Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the training This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 22, 202216 min

The Definitive Guide To Instagram Marketing

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jenn Herman. Jenn is a social media consultant, speaker, and globally recognized Instagram expert. She is a sought-after international speaker providing tips, resources, and training for organizations of all sizes that need to structure their social media strategies. She is the co-author of Instagram for Dummies 2.0 (2022) Edition. More About Jenn Herman: JennsTrends.com Follow Jenn on Instagram More About Certification Intensive Training: Learn more about the training Like this show? Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 21, 202223 min

The Proven Framework For Building A Thriving Community

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Liz Lathan. Liz is the Co-founder of Community Factory, a community design strategist, a community enablement architect, and the Creator of Return on Emotion™. More About Liz Lathan: The Community Factory Connect with Liz on LinkedIn More About Strategy First: Find out how we can help you grow This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Dec 15, 202222 min

The Power of Scarcity

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Dr. Mindy Weinstein. Mindy is a leading expert in digital marketing and has been named as one of the top women in the industry globally. She is the founder of the digital marketing firm Market MindShift. More About Dr. Mindy Weinstein: Powerofscarcity.com More About Strategy First: Find out how we can help you grow Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketing Assessment This episode is brought to you by the Hubspot Podcast Network.

Dec 14, 202221 min

Leadership Lessons To Help Guide You To Excellence

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Tom Peters. Tom is coauthor of In Search of Excellence—the book that changed the way the world does business and is often tagged as the best business book ever. Twenty books and forty years later, Tom is still at the forefront of the "management guru industry" he single-handedly invented. He's out with yet another co-authored book with Nancye Green called — Tom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence. More About Tom Peters TomPeters.com More About The Agency Workshop: Apply for the Agency Workshop Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketing Assessment This episode is brought to you by the Hubspot Podcast Network.

Dec 8, 202229 min