Podcasts about digital marketing agencies

Welcome back, everyone! Due to a guest cancellation, I've decided to role with a solo episode. The timing is great, because we just ended an incredible Q1. I'm making a YouTube video about the quarter itself right now. But today, I want to dive into what I've learned over the last 6 months since re-launching my digital marketing agency. 6 Lessons is what I'll call it. 1. Always do the right thing2. Never lose sight of your customers (and know who your ideal client is)3. Revenue is vanity; profit is sanity4. Talk is cheap; do the work 5. Loyalty isn't what it used to be6. Personal Branding is (and always will be) KING7. Bonus: The more successful you are, the more hate you will getBuilders of Authority:FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322 BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermind GoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

"No tech stack, no playbook, no AI prompt is ever going to get you to that ultimate breakthrough that legacy status, that hockey-stick growth. It just won't. What gets you there is brand: your story, your why, and the emotional connection you build with your buyers. No one buys from you because you're great at executing a playbook. They buy because of who you are, what you stand for and ultimately, what you stand for for them.” Lindsay Tjepkema In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled, Your Brand Is Your Future: Scaling B2B Revenue Beyond Playbooks and Tech Stacks, host Kerry Curran sits down with brand strategist and three-time founder Lindsay Tjepkema to challenge the conventional wisdom dominating B2B go-to-market strategies. Amid the noise of AI, tech stacks, and templated playbooks, Lindsay makes a bold case: brand is the ultimate growth engine and the most overlooked. Together, Kerry and Lindsay unpack why so many B2B leaders are stuck in a cycle of sameness, chasing tools and frameworks while ignoring the emotional resonance that actually drives buyer decisions. Lindsay shares her BRAVE framework and explains how real, human brand storytelling creates clarity, trust, and long-term revenue impact. If you're tired of performance marketing that plateaus, or if your tech stack feels full but your pipeline doesn't this episode will show you why your brand is your future.

“When 70% of consumers say they prefer to buy from brands that reflect their values, inclusive marketing stops being a ‘nice-to-have' it becomes a competitive advantage. Align your marketing dollars with that reality, and you're not just doing the right thing you're unlocking a scalable growth opportunity.” Dennis Tse In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled, The Future Is Multicultural: How Inclusive Marketing Fuels Revenue Growth, Kerry Curran sits down with Dennis from Sertify to tackle a topic too many executives still overlook: the direct link between inclusive marketing and bottom-line revenue. With 70% of U.S. consumers preferring to buy from brands that reflect their values—and a multicultural majority already emerging in the under-35 demographic—this isn't just a social conversation. It's a business imperative. Dennis breaks down: Why inclusive marketing isn't just ethical, it's profitable The hard data behind shifting demographics and consumer behavior How brands can identify and invest in diverse-owned media partners What readiness looks like to scale inclusive marketing across affiliate, programmatic, and influencer ecosystems If you're a brand leader serious about long-term growth, you can't afford to ignore the multicultural future. Tune in for the insights and strategies to start making inclusive marketing a core part of your revenue plan.

In this episode of Business Ninjas, we sit down with Courtney Dirschell, Owner of 2nd Story Marketing, a Michigan-based marketing firm with deep roots in the community and a big heart for storytelling ❤️. From strategic public relations to community-driven campaigns, Courtney shares how her team champions small businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and more—all with a personal touch that makes a big impact.Now in their 15th year, 2nd Story Marketing blends creativity, strategy, and a human-centered approach to help clients stand out and feel supported. Courtney talks about the firm's unique PR-first philosophy, their thoughtful use of content and branding to build trust, and how they navigated the challenges of the pandemic without missing a beat. Oh—and yes, there's a company llama involved

Redefining Affiliate Marketing: Brand + Performance for Maximum Revenue Impact“Affiliate marketing intersects with every part of your marketing stack—PR, influencer, paid search, content—but too often, it operates in a silo. The real opportunity lies in integrating it into your brand and performance strategy from day one. When you align affiliate with your broader media mix and apply smarter measurement, it stops being just a channel and becomes a strategic growth lever.” That's a quote from Lacie Thompson, an executive at New Engen and founder of LT Partners and a sneak peek at today's episode. Welcome to Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Kerry Curran—Fractional Chief Growth Officer, industry analyst, and relentless advocate for turning marketing into a revenue engine. Each episode, I bring you the strategies, insights, and conversations that will fuel your revenue growth. So search for Revenue Boost in your favorite podcast directory, and hit subscribe to stay ahead of the game.In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood and under-leveraged growth drivers in your marketing stack: affiliate marketing. In Redefining Affiliate Marketing Brand Performance for Maximum Revenue Impact, I'm joined by Lacie Thompson—founder of LT Partners and now an executive at New Engen, a top-tier performance marketing agency. We'll talk about why affiliate deserves a seat at your media planning table, how to integrate it with your broader marketing strategy, and how smart brands are using data and measurement to unlock serious revenue impact. So stay tuned through the ad, where Lacie shares how you can get smarter about measuring affiliate and truly integrating it into your broader strategy.Let's go.Kerry Curran, RBMA (00:01.23):So welcome, Lacie. Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background and expertise.Lacie Thompson (00:06.617):Yeah, thanks so much for having me. I'm Lacie Thompson. My background, before I started LT Partners—an affiliate marketing agency—was in affiliate and digital marketing on the brand side.I was very lucky in the early days to have some really great mentors and leaders. After spending about six years on the brand side and then three years at another startup agency, I started LT Partners in September of 2018. We grew very quickly—very organically, I should add—and were acquired by New Engen, which is a digital marketing agency, in June of 2023.Kerry Curran, RBMA (00:53.998):Excellent. Well, we're so glad to have you here. I've always been very impressed with your success—and congratulations on building your own successful company and getting acquired.I know you've been in the industry a long time and have lots of expertise to share with us. So, to start: when you're talking to other senior executives, marketing leaders, CMOs, what's the buzz you're hearing? What are people talking about today—especially when it comes to affiliate and digital marketing?Lacie Thompson (01:27.459):Yeah, thinking of the big picture—what I found really interesting about New Engen is the way they have grown and adapted over the course of their history. New Engen is about eight or nine years old at this point, but initially started as a tech company. They built a hyper-granular bidding model on top of Google and Meta, primarily.Over time, as those platforms introduced their own algorithms, that technology became a little less important. What they realized when they took a step back was—they were an agency. It was the people helping the brands leverage the technology who were actually making a big impact. So over time, New Engen pivoted to become a performance marketing agency. Then, just before the acquisition of LT Partners, what the New Engen leaders were hearing in the market was a need to stop thinking about marketing in silos of brand and performance—and to bring it all together. Because thinking about it more holistically is where a lot of brands are trying to get. We had seen that in Affiliate very early on. That was a big part of our growth and success—this focus on understanding the incremental value of partnerships and working more closely with the ones that were more incremental. For us, that means introducing brands to new audiences. We had been hyper-focused on that in our "channel"—I use that word in quotes, because there's always debate about whether to call it a channel. But we had been doing that for a long time. So, at the same time that New Engen was pivoting toward a digital marketing solution in the space—we had already been doing that for a long time in affiliate. And they didn't have Affiliate as a capability. So it was a really natural coming together, because our thought process around measurement and how to evaluate how different marketing channels and methodologies create value for brands—whether it's within a branding ecosystem or a performance one—was very aligned. And we need to solve and measure for that across everything. So there was just a lot of strong alignment there.Kerry Curran, RBMA (04:11.03):They were so smart to acquire you—for your success, but also to see the potential of integrating an affiliate strategy into their offering. IWhere you and I have discussed in the past, I also grew up in a performance marketing world: SEO, paid search, paid social, programmatic. And the more I learned about affiliate, the more I realized affiliate needs to be part of these conversations. But what we've seen is that it's really hard to get people—especially those who haven't wrapped their head around affiliate—to recognize the importance, value, and potential of it.Lacie Thompson (05:02.073):Yeah, and I think that's what's really fun for me about the channel. Because affiliate, like I said, there's this debate around whether it's a channel or a mechanism. And I think that's part of why it's difficult for some people to wrap their head around it—because you don't have an ad platform with a campaign structure. It's not like you push a button and things change. It's 50% data analytics and deep insights—and 50% interpersonal relationships and business development of sorts.But what's funny about affiliate is it's actually the one channel that really intersects so many different parts of your marketing stack: influencer, PR, even paid search. Some partners have capabilities that fall under other types of marketing channels. But for some reason, over time, there has been this trend of affiliate-only agencies. And this narrative that you need an affiliate agency—and a separate digital or performance marketing agency—and that the two operate in silos. Oftentimes, they're not as closely connected as they could be if everything were handled under one roof.So I find the irony of that really interesting. It's not common to see digital marketing agencies that have affiliate as a core area of subject matter expertise. And obviously, as someone who's spent most of my digital marketing career in affiliate and partnerships, I found New Engen's interest in that really exciting.I think, as we'll probably talk about here, when we think about measurement, and the amount of budget brands allocate to affiliate marketing—it's so small compared to the impact it can have. And it's exciting to be part of a larger organization that has the infrastructure and teams to help us prove that value with advanced measurement.Kerry Curran, RBMA (07:27.022):Yes, definitely. And I'm excited to talk more about measurement. But we forget that, to your point, there still needs to be more buy-in, education, and understanding of affiliate's value among CMOs and senior marketers.As you said, affiliate is so full-funnel—it covers PR, awareness-building (influencer/creator or mass publications), all the way down to the research phase before purchase.It opens the door to strategic opportunities and conversations. But it's the term "affiliate" that tends to trip people up.Lacie Thompson (08:24.889):Yes, just a couple of weeks ago, we were talking to a potential client, and we actually got into the affiliate portion of the conversation by first talking about performance PR and influencers—and the convergence of brand and performance. That really opened their minds more than saying, "We're here to talk about your affiliate marketing program."What was cool in that conversation—as sometimes happens—is you could just see this light go off where people start to realize this isn't the same affiliate channel marketing that was happening 10 years ago. We're not just a bottom-of-funnel ecosystem. We really have to change the nomenclature and the structure of how we reward partners to evolve past that old, negative perception.Lacie Thompson (09:39.651):So I hope—and I've seen—that the industry is shifting. More and more people are talking about it this way. It's evolving, and that's wonderful to see.Kerry Curran, RBMA (09:52.79):Yes, I agree. And I think the more upper-funnel opportunities—really, the awareness placements—are becoming essential. I know for PR agencies, if they want to be in a top publication, they need to have an affiliate practice within their organization or partner with an affiliate agency. That's been driving a lot of the shift. And obviously, nothing's grown faster than influencers and creators. It's about understanding that there's integration and overlap. There's so much potential. And to your point, it's really important to understand that affiliate's not just toolbars or coupons.Lacie Thompson (10:36.559):Right. The cool thing about affiliate marketing is that you're essentially, as a brand, letting other people tell your story for you, right? And that is so much more powerful for consumers—hearing from an influencer, a media publication, or an editor. Especially editorial publications with strong reputations.People have a lot of trust in those voices. They trust them more than they trust the brand. So we're seeing a shift toward leveraging what your partnerships are saying about you in other marketing channels. That's another cool thing about being part of New Engen: figuring out how to take what an influencer or a content partner like Wirecutter is saying and turn that intocontent that gets in front of your audience through other channels. And I think a lot of people now know that performs much better than just the brand talking about itself.Kerry Curran, RBMA (11:46.412):Yes, I definitely think that third-party endorsement—especially from a trusted source—goes so far. Again, that ties back to what you said about affiliate being a brand strategy as well. You've talked about the shift from performance-only to brand-plus-performance integration. Talk more about how you're approaching that within New Engen and what you're seeing with clients or brands you're speaking with today.Lacie Thompson (12:19.993):Yes, I mean, historically, I grew up in the age of performance marketing, right? We had sophisticated MTAs. We were focused on understanding what the right MTA was, and how to tweak it in order to understand performance. But you get to this point where, when you're hyper-focused on trackable KPIs, you become as efficient as you can be—but you're also not scaling. So internally at New Engen, a lot of what we focused on in the early days were DTC startups that scaled very rapidly, hyper-focused on performance marketing. But then, at a certain point, you reach a plateau. And the way brands have historically thought about brand versus performance is: performance has KPIs we hold to—ROAS, CAC, whatever it is. On the brand side, those don't really exist. You're looking at engagement rates and lots of other indicators. As we've seen the two converge, we've needed to come up with better ways to measure the impact across the board. That's led to our belief that the foundation needs to be measurement—specifically, a mindset shift in how you approach it.You can't rely solely on Google Analytics as your source of truth. You can't rely just on your affiliate tracking platform—or even on some of the other channel platforms. So we believe that, to get past the performance plateau and actually grow your brand, you have to rethink how you're investing your dollars.Kerry Curran, RBMA (14:26.38):That is so smart. What I've seen over the years is that MMMs don't include all the channels—not just affiliate. Media mix modeling often only includes paid touchpoints. So it sounds like you've gotten to a point where you're really able to measure the impact. It's not “Here's your affiliate report over here, and here's your separate search, social, programmatic report.” You're really looking at the data together. So talk a bit more about how you've been able to do that.Lacie Thompson (15:02.307):Yes, our SVP of Analytics, Andrew Richardson, is just incredible. His understanding of the whole ecosystem—I really respect it. Because oftentimes, affiliate gets pushed to the side, like the redheaded stepchild. But he actually really understands it. So when he built our MMM approach, everything includes affiliate. But it goes beyond that. It also includes: How are your competitors impacting your ability to grow? If they're spending more on media, that has a negative impact on you. We've done things in our models that account for factors like: Is it an election year, and how might that affect your business? We're also looking at your brick-and-mortar store performance and how your digital spend is affecting it. So it really depends on the business and its model—what components matter, the time of year, and everything else.Lacie Thompson (16:08.943):Every situation is different. So we want to come to the table with a model that makes sense for each brand. What's really cool—and validating for me—is that early on at LT Partners, we built a proprietary platform called Lift. We believed just looking at the data in the tracking platform wasn't enough to optimize your program. We always believed that how much new traffic a partner drives is indicative of their incrementality. So we pull data from Google Analytics, match it with the tracking platform, and we've built insights and tools for our team to use on top of that data. We optimize toward partners who are introducing brands to new audiences. And with Lift, we have benchmarking data that tells us, on average, what percentage of traffic is new from content partners, coupon partners, or even individual partners.When we talk with enterprise brands that have advanced measurement tools like Measured, Rockerbox, or Northbeam, sometimes they share that data with us. And we often see close alignment between the level of new traffic and the level of incrementality these models show. Same thing with our internal MMMs. So, while we look at multiple KPIs, it's validating to see that our focus on new traffic is supported by broader measurement.That means smaller brands don't necessarily have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars. There are other ways to optimize toward what's incremental and valuable— and it doesn't have to be a massive lift.Kerry Curran, RBMA (18:34.678):Thank you for sharing that, because there are so many data points. We talk about this all the time—how the customer journey is not linear. There are so many touchpoints. They go back and forth. Being able to measure impression data—like where someone read your article or saw your brand but didn't take action until later—is really important. It's a very normal behavior pattern. And being able to still attribute that back to the publisher matters. I remember hearing about brands cutting their affiliate marketing because they couldn't prove it drove incrementality. But there's this larger lift that you're able to see. It just sounds like it's helping brands get smarter and smarter about how they're investing.Lacie Thompson (19:32.163):Yes, there are really a couple of different buckets when it comes to measurement to think about. One is actually being able to measure the impact—which I think requires a few different angles to get the right perspective on whether your affiliate program or any other channel is driving incremental value, and what that value looks like.Then there's another bucket: how do I optimize a program? How do I drive toward creating more incrementality? And those don't have to be the same things. I think sometimes when I talk about new traffic, or first-click attributed revenue versus last-click attributed revenue, people ask, “Oh my gosh, do you think we should be using first-click attributed revenue as our measurement?” And I'm like, no—that's over here. That's a different conversation. I'm talking about what data we need to look at to try to improve what the measurement says over here. And oftentimes, that means trying to grow first-click attributed revenue because that is typically more incremental than last-click.Kerry Curran, RBMA (20:50.476):Yes, and to your point, it's about looking at different data points and getting smarter. And I think the more we've seen analytics become more advanced—tracking more touchpoints—the more correlation we see between the channels and the impact they have on each other. At the end of the day, that's what makes affiliate so incredibly valuable and important.I've talked in the past about getting affiliate a seat at the planning table. When the brand is thinking about how to allocate budgets—TV, display, programmatic, search, social—affiliate needs to be part of that conversation. Within New Engen, you have that natural organizational structure to foster that. But it's still a challenge for a lot of agencies and brands that aren't looking at it that way.It sounds like it comes down to getting smarter about the data you're evaluating and how all those touchpoints are really driving impact.Lacie Thompson (21:57.435):Well, I think that's the problem. You have this conflicting dynamic within the channel: it's traditionally performance-based, and it's optimized on a last-click basis. You're paying your partners based on whether they drive the last click. And then everyone gets mad when the big partners figure out how to get that last click—and they say the channel isn't incremental. Well, maybe that's because you're hyper-focused on bottom-of-funnel, spend efficiency, and you're not thinking about partnerships strategically. You're not thinking about how to grow the channel or how to measure it appropriately to understand the impact.The last-click performance nature of the channel will never allow you to fully reward the right partners. It will never allow you to fully understand the value of those partners. So, the actual construct of the channel is in conflict with it having a greater impact on your business.Some marketing leaders just say, “I'm going to let it do its thing, be super efficient, and not pay attention to it.” But I think that's a huge miss. When you think about your holistic approach and how to grow your brand, a lot of people say, “Well, it's so small. It's only 10% of my spend.”Well, it could be 15% of your spend—but have twice as much impact—if you thought about doing it differently.Kerry Curran, RBMA (23:28.942):Yes, and that spend is purely attributable. It's usually a commission—or a cost-per-acquisition model—so it's not like other channels where you're spending millions of dollars and may never know the outcome. So, there's still a lot of education that needs to happen. But the brands you work with are lucky to have you out there helping them get smarter. So, thank you. For the people listening who are thinking, “I need to get smarter about this”—what are some of the readiness steps or foundational things they should have in place to better measure affiliate and integrate it into their broader strategy?Lacie Thompson (24:26.095):I think the first step is really just making sure everything is set up properly. Do you have your UTMs set up—assuming you're using GA, which most people are? Some people use Adobe or other sources of truth, but most still have GA.There are obviously nuances and other ways to do it, but in general, you should make sure that your UTMs are structured appropriately within your affiliate program so everything flows into Google Analytics in a way that lets you match it up with your platform data.Otherwise, you're missing visibility into traffic driven by partner—relative to one another. You might also miss out on more advanced attribution models. That's the foundation to build on top of if you want to optimize your partnerships more thoughtfully.It's also very important to have that data available to share with the partners. Publishers don't know how much new traffic they're sending you. They don't get that feedback loop. The way we think about the data isn't just for internal use—we want to share it.We want to show partners the KPIs that are most valuable to the brand and ask: What can we do together to improve these metrics? If you give them that information, many partners are creative and clever and can come up with great solutions.But a lot of them have been trained to focus on the last click, maybe a higher conversion rate or AOV. And that training does a disservice to the partnership if you're not giving them better insight—and helping them succeed in ways that also help you.Kerry Curran, RBMA (26:36.182):Yes, definitely. To your point, all of it helps companies and brands drive better results and outcomes. So it's about having the right data—and doing smarter things with it.So thank you so much, Lacie. How can people find you?Lacie Thompson (26:52.731):I feel like I'm everywhere! I'm on LinkedIn, you can email me, text me—I'm always available to chat. I'm always happy to help. I love finding ways to improve the industry holistically.I'm happy to give advice—or I love hearing what other people are doing that's cool and unique and special. I love collaborating with other brands. I'm one of those people who doesn't really say no to talking about anything, anytime.You never know where conversations might lead, so please reach out if you want to chat.Kerry Curran, RBMA (27:41.73):Definitely. Well, thank you. I'll be sure to include all that information in the show notes. I really appreciate your time. I've enjoyed our conversation and look forward to having you on again in the future. Thanks, Lacie.Lacie Thompson (27:53.859):Amazing. Thank you so much, Kerry.Kerry Curran, RBMA Thanks for tuning in to Revenue Boost: a Marketing Podcast. I hope today's conversation sparked some new ideas and challenged the way you think about affiliate performance and full funnel growth.If you're serious about turning marketing into a true revenue driver, this is just the beginning. We've got more insightful conversations, expert guests and actionable strategies coming your way. So search for us in your favorite podcast directory and hit subscribe. And hey, if this episode gave you value, share it with a colleague and leave a quick review. It helps more revenue minded leaders like you find our show.Until next time, I'm Kerry Curran, helping you connect marketing to growth, one episode at a time. We'll see you soon.

The Future of Integrated Media – Smarter Digital Marketing for Revenue Growth"It's no longer about winning the channel; it's about winning the customer. Too often, brands optimize for individual platforms without considering the bigger picture. Today's consumers move seamlessly between channels. If we reach the right audiences with the right message and high-impact creative, we lift all ships. The brands that break down silos and adopt an integrated, customer-first approach will drive real, measurable growth." That's a quote from Sammy Rubin, VP of Integrated Media at Wpromote, and a sneak peak at today's episode. In this episode The Future of Integrated Media: Smarter Digital Marketing for Revenue Growth I  sat down with Sammy Rubin, VP of Integrated Media at Wpromote, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital marketing and how business leaders can optimize their media strategies for sustainable revenue growth.With budgets tightening and expectations rising, business leaders must rethink how they allocate marketing dollars. Sammy emphasizes the need for brands to unify their internal teams, leverage data-driven decision-making, and test integrated strategies that align with evolving consumer behaviors to drive sustainable revenue growth. Be sure to stay until the end when Sammy shares what you need to start optimizing integrated media asap! Are you ready to take your marketing strategy to the next level! Let's go! Kerry Curran, RBMA (00:01.186)So, welcome, Sammy. Please introduce yourself and share your background and expertise.Sammy Rubin (00:07.025)Thank you so much for having me. I'm Sammy Rubin, VP of Integrated Media at Wpromote, a leading independent marketing agency. I do everything from consumer insights and category intelligence to media planning and buying. Everything we do is underpinned by industry-leading intelligence, and we have an amazing creative team as well. So, we really support clients in achieving their business goals through all aspects of our work.In my role as VP of Integrated Media, I oversee the teams developing integrated strategies for our clients—everything from CPG to retail to entertainment. I have the privilege of being part of these teams and helping to guide what we take to market.Just a bit more background about me: I've been on the agency side my whole career and have had the privilege of working with some amazing brands. I've partnered with disruptor brands like SoulCycle and Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt (which is always stocked in my freezer), as well as Fortune 500 companies like Nike and WarnerMedia. I started as a paid search manager, and it's been an incredible journey evolving from a single-channel focus to an integrated media leadership role.It's been amazing to watch media evolve and see how having an integrated media lead on your business is a no-brainer. It provides a holistic view of how all marketing investments contribute to business results—which is what we're all rallying around today.Kerry Curran, RBMA (01:51.15)Thanks, Sammy. I'm so excited to have you and hear about what you're seeing, hearing, and doing these days. We're such kindred spirits—I also grew up in the performance media world. I actually started as an SEO manager because, at the time, paid search was still new. But you're right—there has been so much evolution, and the channels are constantly changing and getting smarter.To your point, you can't just have a single-channel approach or strategy anymore. I love your integrated media role. You must get to see it all. What trends are you seeing these days?Sammy Rubin (02:33.041)Yes, my focus over the past 18 months or so has really been on commerce. There are many definitions of commerce in this space right now, but what I mean is partnering with brands that have direct-to-consumer objectives—whether through e-commerce, their own brick-and-mortar stores, or wholesale retail relationships, including Amazon.When it comes to commerce, what we're finding—back to the point of integration—is that it's no longer about winning the channel; it's about winning the customer. And when I say "channel," I mean both media and sales channels. Clients have sales objectives across different retailers and distribution points, but if we do our jobs right as marketers—effectively reaching the right audiences with the right message and high-impact creative—it lifts all ships.We see this reflected in data and our own behaviors. You and I, like most consumers, search on social media, pre-validate in-store purchases on Amazon or Reddit, and then take the next step. So, it's really important for brands to take a customer-first approach—understanding where they show up and ensuring their creative is more critical than ever before.I think the latest eMarketer stats show that adults in the U.S. spend over 13 hours a day with media. That's a lot. Like, what else do we do? Sleep? I know I get eight hours of sleep every night—at least, all my trackers tell me that. But if we're spending that much time with media, exposure alone is no longer enough. We need to drive engagement.That's where creative is the new media targeting—it's the new media strategy for many environments. In Meta's algorithm, over 50% of what you pay is based on projected creative engagement and other creative-related factors. As brands, we must show up consistently across platforms because customers bounce from place to place.Kerry Curran, RBMA (04:05.422)That's a lot—all our waking hours!Sammy Rubin (04:24.349)Exactly! And advanced measurement plays a big role here. Consumers will purchase wherever it's convenient—whether that's Amazon, TikTok, or in-store. We're launching TikTok Shops for many clients, and having an integrated measurement approach helps avoid the blind spots created by siloed data.For example, we often see a CTV campaign or a social program funded by a DTC marketing team drive sales at Walmart or Amazon stores. That's because, to the customer, those distinctions are irrelevant—unless there's a specific offer tied to the channel.We build high-velocity media mix models for our clients through our proprietary tech platform, Polaris. This platform integrates foundational reporting, media mix modeling, and incrementality test design, helping us showcase the impact of different media activities on various business outcomes.Kerry Curran, RBMA (06:25.41)Yes, I love that. The holistic experience is key. Customers don't care if an ad is on Meta or Google, and they likely won't even remember where they first saw it.I was just recording another episode on media mix modeling and attribution. The point made there was that we're going back to measuring impressions and the importance of creative—because it provokes an emotional response and drives action. But we can't control what action they take. We just have to ensure our brands are out there, engaging, and driving conversions.Sammy Rubin (07:13.437)Exactly! It's about reframing high-intent actions. Are we seeing an increase in Instagram profile views? Organic social video views? These are proxies for site traffic. For many audiences, especially Gen Z, social media is the new website.Kerry Curran, RBMA (07:41.198)Right.Sammy Rubin (07:43.121)And that perspective needs to be incorporated into measurement strategies.Kerry Curran, RBMA (07:49.486)That's such a great point. You also mentioned retail media—when you and I started, it wasn't a thing. Now, it dominates strategy and investment dollars. How are you incorporating that shift into your clients' strategies?Sammy Rubin (08:15.781)Retail media investment growth is astronomical. Retailers have turned into media conglomerates, and they want a bigger share of total marketing budgets—not just retail budgets. They now offer influencer marketing, off-site paid search via Google and TikTok, first-party retail data, and closed-loop measurement.Retail media is just media. We know that brands have historically driven sales across all retail doors through broad awareness campaigns. That still holds true today. Clients now ask us whether they should invest directly with retailers or take a broader media mix approach.We recently ran a matched-market test for a client, exposing certain markets to media activations while holding others out. We drove measurable 10-20% sales lift in those markets without retail media—proving that broader media strategies can also drive retail results.Kerry Curran, RBMA (10:45.016)Wow. Yeah.Sammy Rubin (11:00.923)We're constantly testing to see what works for our clients. What works for one brand might not work for another. But with everything being retail media, the role of an integrated media strategist is to figure out the right places and spaces to activate and how to hold those dollars accountable for achieving objectives.Kerry Curran, RBMA (11:21.432)I love that example and the market testing approach because brands' budgets are getting smaller, yet we're all expected to do more with less. It's about driving effectiveness and efficiency and figuring out how to do it. To your point, if you don't have the budget, you can't just dump everything into the retailer—you have to get smarter and more strategic.So much of this revolves around consumer behavior and what they're going to do. I know this shift—thinking more about consumer behavior versus channel targeting—is a big one for clients. How are you educating them and pushing for that integration?Sammy Rubin (12:11.567)Yes, it really depends on the brand. The internal organizational structure can vary drastically, even among brands within the same vertical or of the same size.For example, we have CPG brands that have both a D2C marketing lead and a retail marketing lead. Others have a D2C marketing lead, a retail e-commerce lead, and a shopper lead.Or, we might have a brand with a brand marketing lead, a performance and growth marketing lead, and a retail lead. There's no standardization in terms of which teams drive which commerce objectives.But in every case, what's required is an integrated media mix to drive those different commerce objectives—whether direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, in-store, or retail. All of these teams start circling around the same media platforms and creative messaging but in service of different financial goals tied to different commerce channels.When that happens, resources are duplicated, and creative production multiplies.Kerry Curran, RBMA (13:31.138)Yes, they start competing with each other.Sammy Rubin (13:36.101)Exactly. And I don't know what the incentive structure looks like behind the scenes, but it likely plays a role in who wants control over what.The bigger issue is the blind spots in measurement when there's no unification or transparency across data, activation schedules, or even simple things like campaign calendars.For instance, if the DTC team is running a massive CTV activation but the team managing Amazon retail media or brand search isn't aware, they might not adjust their investments to capture that demand.Having remarketing audiences set up properly and ensuring synergy between teams is crucial for marketing efficiency. And that requires unification.I won't sugarcoat it—it's challenging work. Many brands have legacy structures and long-established ways of working. But the data doesn't lie.At the end of the day, all these different marketing stakeholders are laddering up to a single point of accountability—the CMO, the VP of Marketing, or another senior leader.The CFO obviously cares too, right? They want to maximize the return on marketing investments and find efficiencies.So, we're building operating models to unify teams internally, especially across planning. What are the different goals, product priorities, budgets, and audiences? These will often be different for each team, but by coming together in an integrated planning session, we can align efforts.That way, teams can draft off each other's impact, shift certain responsibilities where needed, and ensure media dollars are deployed strategically. From a measurement perspective, we then report on both individual and collective goals.We also do more integrated reporting and measurement. What's the halo effect of different media tactics on different commerce channels?For example, we've seen cases where a retail client scaled back social media, and the Amazon team later reported a bad sales week. When teams don't communicate, they don't realize the relationship between social media in the market and performance across different distribution channels.Using data as a unifying factor is so important. It sounds obvious, but truly building that data foundation is critical.Kerry Curran, RBMA (16:36.076)Yes, I've seen exactly what you're talking about—when internal teams don't share their strategies, they either compete or lack alignment.Your consultative approach—bringing an organizational and data framework to clients—must be invaluable for improving efficiency and effectiveness. I love that your clients are listening and working with you to optimize.You also have a solution to unify this data. Can you share more about your data platform?Sammy Rubin (17:38.973)Yes, at Wpromote, our proprietary tech platform is called Polaris. It serves as the foundation for all our standard media reporting.We have over 100 API connections with various media and data sources. We use this to build an integrated data taxonomy—not the most exciting topic, but extremely important—so we can see all our data in one place.On top of that, we can layer in advanced analyses, including media mix modeling, incrementality test design, and scenario planning. For example, if we launch a new media channel, scale back an existing one, or receive additional budget, how can we best optimize our investments?Sammy Rubin (18:38.141)Once we have that data foundation, we can integrate additional factors like pricing data and promotional data to enhance modeling. This allows us to distinguish the impact of media versus price or distribution as key levers in achieving business goals.It's all about moving from crawl to walk to run, but it's entirely attainable with the right data infrastructure.When I joined Wpromote in 2020, one of my first priorities was building our media strategy department to help clients achieve holistic business results.It's one thing to have integrated measurement and insight presentations, but actually moving dollars and stewarding budgets across the entire media mix is critical.Our media strategists lead this effort, ensuring innovation while leveraging the right mix of people, technology, and processes to drive success.That's how we help our clients.Kerry Curran, RBMA (20:02.734)It's so valuable. As you were talking, I kept thinking about how not only the media channels have evolved but also how data has evolved.Marketers are getting smarter, brands are targeting audiences more effectively, and investments are working harder.This has been so helpful—thank you for sharing your expertise.For listeners who want to get started, what's the first step you'd recommend for brands looking to optimize and integrate their media strategies?Sammy Rubin (20:42.545)Step one: Have a conversation with all your internal counterparts who oversee different marketing investments and priorities.Get a full picture of all media currently in-market—or planned—to identify synergies.See where you might unlock value by integrating investments across teams. Often, the same media partner is being leveraged by multiple teams, but they're working in silos.Then, start building integrated media reporting.You don't need API connections or advanced modeling on day one. Just align on KPIs, how teams measure success, and how media investments are being attributed.Once you identify trends—like, "Hey, two weeks ago, this team ran a large CTV activation, and we saw a lift"—you can start applying causal impact modeling to confirm relationships.Kerry Curran, RBMA (22:30.85)I love that. Sammy, thank you so much. This has been so valuable.How can people find you?Sammy Rubin (22:47.355)Find me on LinkedIn—Sammy Frankel Rubin—or through Wpromote. If anything we discussed today sounds interesting, feel free to reach out.Kerry Curran, RBMA (22:59.918)Excellent! Thank you so much, Sammy. Looking forward to speaking again soon!Sammy Rubin (23:05.51)You too—thanks so much!

"It's no longer about winning the channel; it's about winning the customer. Too often, brands optimize for individual platforms without considering the bigger picture. Today's consumers move seamlessly between channels. If we reach the right audiences with the right message and high-impact creative, we lift all ships. The brands that break down silos and adopt an integrated, customer-first approach will drive real, measurable growth."That's a quote from Sammy Rubin, VP of Integrated Media at Wpromote, and a sneak peek at today's episode. In The Future of Integrated Media: Smarter Digital Marketing for Revenue Growth, Kerry sits down with Sammy to discuss the evolving landscape of digital marketing and how business leaders can optimize their media strategies for sustainable revenue growth. With tightening budgets and rising expectations, business leaders must rethink how they allocate marketing dollars. Sammy emphasizes the importance of unifying internal teams, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and testing integrated strategies that align with evolving consumer behaviors to drive measurable results. 

From Social to Strategy: How Smart Organic Content Fuels Consumer Interest & Revenue Growth"Brands need to stop thinking of themselves as the center of the conversation and start putting their audience first. If you focus on fulfilling their interests—whether through information, education, or entertainment—you're not chasing engagement anymore. You're creating value, and that's what drives real organic growth." That's a quote from Clayton McLaughlin and a sneak peek at today's episode. Hey there! I'm Kerry Curran—revenue growth consultant, industry analyst, and host of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast.

Ignitabull unveiled its upgraded website, The New Ignitabull.com, featuring a user‑friendly design and a 50% discount on base fees. The platform consolidates marketing services—from SEO to brand strategy—making marketing accessible for SMBs and startups. Founder Jeremy Hamilton says the relaunch removes growth obstacles. Visit ignitabull.com. Ignitabull Services Inc City: Vernon Address: 106-1695 Deleenheer Rd. Website: https://www.ignitabull.com Email: jeremy@ignitabull.com

Smarter Marketing Measurement: Your Competitive Edge for Revenue Growth"The big ‘aha' moment for most marketers comes when they cut something they thought was working, wait 30 or 60 days, and see that sales remain exactly the same. That realization—that they were spending money on something with zero impact—can be both eye-opening and unsettling." – That's a quote from  Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics and a sneak peak at today's episode. Today, we're diving deep into one of the most critical challenges in modern marketing: measurement.How do you know if your marketing dollars are truly driving revenue? Are you making data-driven decisions—or just guessing? In today's episode Smarter Marketing Measurement – Your Competitive Edge for Revenue Growth, I'm joined by Jeff Greenfield, CEO and co-founder of Provalytics.In this episode, Jeff and I discuss:✔️ Why most marketing measurement is broken—and how to fix it✔️ The impact of upper-funnel branding and how to prove its ROI✔️ How AI and machine learning are transforming attribution✔️ How to align marketing and finance using a single source of truthBe sure to listen to the end where Jeff shares actionable steps to improve your measurement strategy today!Are you ready to take your marketing strategy to the next level! Let's go! Kerry Curran (00:01.144)So welcome, Jeff. Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background and expertise.Jeff Greenfield (00:07.758)I'm Jeff Greenfield. I am the co-founder and CEO of Provalytics, an AI-driven attribution platform. Since 2008, I've been in this space to answer that old question from John Wanamaker: "Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted. The only problem is, I don't know which half." Since 2008, I've been helping marketers and brands determine which half is wasted and how to redeploy those existing funds to increase their return on investment.Kerry Curran (00:45.678)Excellent. We're excited to hear everything you know about analytics, data, and attribution. So tell us—when your prospects or brands call you for the first time, what are some of the business challenges they face that make them realize they need your help?Jeff Greenfield (01:06.432)I'd say one of the top challenges is the concept of overcounting. Most marketers operate in more than one channel—typically five or six or more. Each channel has its own way of counting. The best way to think about it is that when you're advertising on Meta, they don't know that you're also on TV. They don't know that you're on Google. Criteo doesn't know that you're on Amazon.Kerry Curran (01:17.742)Mm-hmm.Jeff Greenfield (01:33.294)If you have a thousand orders in a day and you're working across five partners, when you add up all their data, it may actually tell you that you had 5,000 orders. So, overcounting is a major issue. Marketers often ask, “How do I figure out all this math?”Another big challenge is knowing that, as a marketer, you hear anecdotally that channels like connected television (CTV) and podcast advertising work for brands similar to yours. Yet, when you try them, you don't see results, and you wonder, “What's the magic? How is it working for them, but not for me?” You don't see the numbers going up, and you're trying to figure out why.Finally, one of the biggest challenges is the constant tension between marketing and finance. Finance teams are heavy on math, and they often talk about marketers under their breath, saying we don't understand how math works. Meanwhile, marketers think finance doesn't understand how marketing works. This disconnect is critical because finance controls the budget. If you want more budget, you have to speak their language. Those tend to be the biggest issues.Kerry Curran (02:57.442)Yeah, it's definitely a challenge. I'm nodding and laughing because we all know that CFOs are the hardest to convince of marketing's value—especially for upper-funnel initiatives. I believe in the rising tide lifting all ships when it comes to marketing, but you're right. If you can't align investment at the channel level or prove overall impact, it becomes much harder to justify.You're helping clients identify the sources of traffic and revenue. How do you solve for this? How are you helping them build out a single source of truth?Jeff Greenfield (03:47.534)That's the key—figuring it out. One issue within organizations is that, going back to my earlier example, if a company has five agencies, each agency is using its own methodology. They rely on platform metrics, their own internal metrics, and the marketing team's metrics. So, if each agency uses three different methods, and then finance has its own, that means the company has 15 or 16 different sources of truth.Kerry Curran (03:56.077)Yeah.Jeff Greenfield (04:17.358)This becomes a huge issue. We solve it using a statistical, machine-learning, AI-driven approach.Back in 2008, when I built C3 Metrics, we could collect 100% of the data—all website data, third-party data, and impression data. We could track an end-to-end trail, with date and timestamp, whenever someone converted.Then, privacy regulations changed everything. Facebook, YouTube, iOS—they all said, “You can't have impression data anymore.” Now, there are more data gaps than available data. So, we had to ask, “How do we fill these gaps?” That's where statistics, machine learning, and AI come in.The great thing is that we no longer need user-level first-party data. AI has become so advanced that all we need is daily aggregated marketing data from platforms and separate conversion data. We can link them together.This allows us to connect digital and traditional channels to digital KPIs—whether on a company's website, Amazon, or other marketplaces. We can even connect marketing impressions to individual scripts written each day.We're now in a privacy-centric world. We're not tracking at the user level, but because of stronger math and faster computers, we can achieve insights that were previously impossible.Kerry Curran (06:26.286)That's incredible. You bring up so many examples of how difficult it is to track conversions and touchpoints, and to demonstrate a channel's benefit and halo effect. So, break it down—how do you help brands, as you've said before, measure the unmeasurable?Jeff Greenfield (06:54.636)It's really about understanding how different channels impact one another.I was talking earlier today with a TV agency for one of our clients, and I reminded them how much things have shifted. Years ago, direct response TV ads would say, “This product is only available through this 800 number—limited supplies!” People would stop what they were doing and call.Now, consumers know they have options. They can visit the website, check Amazon, or walk into Walmart. The challenge is understanding how media in one channel influences conversions in another.For example, a brand might run TV ads directing viewers to their website, but most people actually go to Amazon instead.The biggest way we help brands is by taking data through a step-by-step process. First, we align the internal marketing team, because this is a new way of looking at data. Insights may feel uncomfortable at first—because they challenge assumptions.Then, we work with agencies. Brands hire search agencies to follow Google's guidance. But when you're advertising in 20 different places, you need to shift focus. Convincing agencies to adopt a new methodology takes time.Once everyone is aligned, we integrate the data into internal dashboards. This is where things get exciting—the CMO or VP of Marketing can go to finance and say, “Look at the dashboard. The numbers add up. Overcounting is fixed. The halo effect is accounted for.”And that's how you, as a marketer, get a bigger budget to grow the brand.Kerry Curran (10:34.094)That's so smart. Change management is one of the hardest parts of implementing new strategies, especially in marketing. How do you convince marketers, agencies, and CFOs to trust your data?Jeff Greenfield (11:04.142)Great question. Unlike old attribution models, which weren't incremental, our data is fully incremental.To build trust, we back-test all data. We validate models using a method called K-fold testing. Instead of withholding a full month of data, we train the model with a month's data but hold back different portions across multiple tests. This lets us validate the model while keeping recent data.But the real proof comes when marketers act on our insights. The moment they cut a campaign they thought was working, and 30–60 days later, sales remain unchanged—that's the aha moment.Here's the transcript with only grammar corrections, ensuring clarity while maintaining the original tone and intent:  Jeff Greenfield (11:04.142)Well, that's a great question. Unlike the days of attribution—where the big complaint was that it was never incremental—our data is entirely based on incrementality. Everything we do is incremental. One of the ways we convince people of this is by back-testing all the data to validate the models.Kerry Curran (11:05.688)You.Kerry Curran (11:11.054)Mm-hmm.Jeff Greenfield (11:33.986)What I mean by that is, if you go back to the old days of marketing mix modeling, you would use about three years' worth of data. The last month of data would be held back, and then you would ask the model to predict the revenue for that most recent month. You could then compare the prediction with actual revenue to assess how well the model worked, which helped build confidence in the results. However, those results were based on a three-year period and were primarily used for planning the next year.Kerry Curran (12:03.832)Mm-hmm.Jeff Greenfield (12:04.158)But marketers today are most interested in what happened in the last month or even the last week. We don't want to hold back that data. There's been a lot of work in machine learning and AI to validate models while still providing the most recent insights.A technique called K-fold testing was developed for this purpose. It involves training the model using a month's worth of data while holding back a portion of the days. For example, we might hold back the revenue, leads, or add-to-cart data for 20% of the days and ask the model to predict those values. Then we repeat the process, holding back a different 20%, and do this five times. By the end, we've held back 100% of the data at different points, allowing us to fully validate the model's accuracy.Even though we can show a chart demonstrating that the model predicts outcomes with, say, 93% accuracy, nothing beats real-world testing. If the model suggests that a campaign isn't producing the expected results and recommends cutting it by 50%, we can test that recommendation by actually reducing the spend and observing what happens.Kerry Curran (13:11.758)Mm-hmm.Jeff Greenfield (13:26.816)The big “aha” moment for most marketers comes when they cut something they thought was working, wait 30 or 60 days, and see that sales remain exactly the same. That realization—that they were spending money on something with zero impact—can be both eye-opening and unsettling.The truth is, if you're not using analytics at this scale, much of what you're doing may have little to no impact. That's the first thing to recognize. But it's also important to understand that you didn't know any better before. The focus should always be on improving and moving forward. The best way to build trust in the model is to first show how well it predicts outcomes, and then implement the recommendations to see the results in action.Kerry Curran (14:18.946)Yeah, that's so smart. I love how you're able to prove the impact of your model and show how it works. It's a challenge to truly understand what's working in marketing.One of the things we've discussed before is the impact of branding initiatives and how different channels influence the bottom line. How are you uncovering those insights for marketers, especially in channels where there's less of a direct click path?Jeff Greenfield (14:54.636)First off, I think many marketers who have only worked in digital marketing have a warped view of how marketing actually functions. I blame Google Analytics for this because it's entirely click-based.Many marketers believe that we invest dollars to buy clicks, and clicks lead to sales—that's how marketing works. But that's actually not how marketing works.The click is the last thing that happens. What we do as marketers is invest dollars to buy eyeballs, which we call impressions. We buy impressions to capture attention. The job of those impressions is to build awareness, and when awareness is built up enough, people will take action—whether that's visiting a store or, in today's world, clicking on a website.For most brands today, their "store" is online, meaning clicks lead to conversions. But the hyper-focus on clicks—driven by Google, Meta, and other digital platforms—has pushed marketing dollars toward the lower funnel, at the expense of brand-building efforts.Kerry Curran (16:22.126)Mm-hmm.Jeff Greenfield (16:22.242)And that's a problem because the lower funnel is the most competitive space. It's a bidding war. If you spend the same budget this year as last year on a particular channel, you'll likely get fewer clicks because the cost per click keeps rising. Just look at Meta's and Google's earnings reports—they keep increasing because advertisers are stuck in this lower-funnel trap.Kerry Curran (16:42.232)[Laughs] Mm-hmm.Jeff Greenfield (16:50.102)Larger brands are catching on. They're moving up the funnel. Investing in upper-funnel marketing is the gift that keeps on giving because your funnel stays full. It delivers returns at twice the rate of lower-funnel tactics.We measure this by focusing on how marketing actually works—tracking impressions rather than just clicks. Our impression-centric model allows us to compare different channels—linear TV, CTV, direct mail, paid social, and more—on an apples-to-apples basis.Branding efforts often take longer to show impact, but we track multiple KPIs, not just revenue. We incorporate leading indicators, such as website traffic, call center volume, and other engagement metrics, to capture branding's long-term effects.Branding has always been critical, but now it's finally being recognized as the key to long-term growth.Kerry Curran (18:40.856)Mm-hmm.Kerry Curran (18:44.812)Yes, I completely agree. I've seen this play out across multiple brands. There's been such a race to the bottom—just focusing on immediate conversions without building awareness or customer relationships.I hope more marketers and CFOs are listening to this. Branding is the growth lane, and making smarter investments across channels is what truly drives long-term revenue growth.Jeff Greenfield (19:18.614)A thousand percent. Most marketing today is focused on offers, benefits, and limited-time deals. But brands that differentiate themselves with emotional messaging—connecting with their audience on a deeper level—win in the long run.Marketers obsessed with lower-funnel performance often forget that consumers form emotional connections with brands, and those connections drive purchasing decisions. The complexity of digital marketing has caused many to lose sight of fundamental marketing principles.Kerry Curran (20:14.53)Yes, I agree! That's exactly why we're here—to help educate people on marketing strategies and foundations.One key thing you've pointed out is that you can tie ad creative and messaging to performance. Going back to that emotional connection, how are you testing and measuring it?Jeff Greenfield (20:43.694)Absolutely. We incorporate ad creative as a dimension in our model. This works well for video, TV, and radio advertising. Even for search and social, brands can extract key ad attributes and integrate them into their marketing hierarchy.Once you categorize creative elements, you can analyze which components are driving higher sales or leading indicators. This data informs future creative strategies, ensuring continuous improvement. That's what makes this so exciting.Kerry Curran (21:32.62)I love that. Insights like these help brands become smarter, more efficient, and more effective with their marketing investments.Jeff, thank you so much for your expertise. For marketers who want to improve their measurement approach, where should they start?Here's your transcript with only grammar corrections, ensuring clarity while maintaining the original tone and intent:  Jeff Greenfield (20:43.694)Absolutely, because that becomes one of the dimensions of the model. What's really exciting is that when brands actually take the time, they can easily analyze this for video advertising, TV, or radio. However, it becomes a bit more challenging when dealing with search and social ads.That said, it doesn't take much effort for marketers to go through their ads, identify key attributes, and integrate them into their marketing hierarchy. Once they do that, they can start seeing which ad components drive more sales or leading indicators. This, in turn, helps shape future creative decisions. That's what makes this so exciting.Kerry Curran (21:32.62)Yeah, I love that. I love the level of insight, and anything that helps brands become smarter, more effective, and more efficient with their investments is incredibly valuable.Jeff, I appreciate all of your insights. For the people listening who are thinking, I need to get smarter about my measurement, what are some foundational steps they should take to get ready?Jeff Greenfield (21:59.128)Well, the first thing I'd say is that most marketers running campaigns typically have a Google Sheet sitting on their desktop or laptop. It tracks daily spend, clicks, cost per click, and cost per sale. But what's often missing is the impression number.And chances are, when they downloaded the reports to build this sheet, impressions were included in the data—they just ignored the column.Kerry Curran (22:09.422)You.Jeff Greenfield (22:28.096)So, I'd recommend repulling all of that data for the last 12 months on a daily basis. Add an impressions column right after the date, then start graphing your daily impression volume alongside your daily clicks and daily sales. Look for relationships in the data.This is a DIY approach to what we do at Provalytics.Kerry Curran (22:40.204)You.Jeff Greenfield (22:54.302)As you analyze these relationships, look for a time delay between impressions rising and an increase in clicks and conversions. When you identify days where impressions spiked and led to a later uptick in sales, dig into those specific days. What did you do differently? That's the type of activity you want to do more of.This is the first step in preparing for a paradigm shift—understanding that we buy impressions, and that's where marketing analysis should begin.Kerry Curran (23:17.166)I'm sorry.Jeff Greenfield (23:22.964)The second step is education. At Provalytics, we've put a lot of thought into this, especially with all the privacy changes and how the industry is evolving.We created an Attribution Certification Course that covers the past, present, and what we see as the future of attribution. Because marketing will continue to change, the best way to prepare is by strengthening your foundational knowledge.The course is completely free. It takes about an hour and a half to complete, and there's a quiz at the end. If you pass, you get a certification you can showcase on LinkedIn. It's a great resource to deepen your understanding of how we got to where we are today.Kerry Curran (24:11.278)Excellent, Jeff! This is incredibly valuable. I'm definitely going to check out the Attribution Certification myself.Tell us—how can people find you? Where can they get in touch with you and learn more about Provalytics?Jeff Greenfield (24:25.634)People can always find me on LinkedIn if they want to connect. They can also visit the Provalytics website, where we offer an on-demand demo.We also host regular live demos, where we walk through the platform in detail and explain exactly how the modeling works. If anyone is interested, they can sign up, watch the demo, and schedule a time to chat with us.I'm always happy to speak with marketers—or anyone interested in this space. I know that, to most marketers, this is just math, but to me, it's kind of sexy.Kerry Curran (25:07.382)Awesome! Well, I'm glad we're making data and attribution sexy again, right, Jeff?Thank you so much for sharing your expertise, insights, and free resources with the audience. This has been fantastic.Jeff Greenfield (25:13.506)That's right.Jeff Greenfield (25:27.064)My pleasure, Kerry. Thank you so much for having me.

Cooper Schwartz: Monetizing Content: How Top Publishers and Brands Maximize Reach and Revenue Impact“The brands that win aren't just the ones with the biggest budgets—they're the ones that strategically align performance and brand marketing to maximize reach and revenue.” That's a quote from Cooper Schwartz and a sneak peek at today's episode.Hey there, I'm Kerry Curran, Revenue Growth Consultant, Industry Analyst, and host of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast.Every episode, I sit down with top experts to bring you actionable strategies that drive real revenue results. If you're serious about growth, hit subscribe to stay ahead of your competition.In this episode, titled Monetizing Content: How Top Publishers and Brands Maximize Reach and Revenue Impact, Cooper Schwartz, Head of New Business and Growth at Money Group, shares his expertise.In a crowded digital landscape, content alone isn't enough. Brands need a strategy that turns visibility into real revenue. Cooper and I discuss strategies for leveraging publisher partnerships to create high-impact, holistic, cross-channel digital programs that drive both reach and ROI.We dive into the winning formula for balancing performance marketing and brand strategy—and how to dominate non-branded paid search while outmaneuvering your competition.Stay tuned until the end, where Cooper shares actionable strategies to optimize content for revenue growth. Let's go!Kerry Curran, RBMA (00:01.107)Welcome, Cooper! Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background and expertise.Cooper Schwartz (00:07.534)Hi, Kerry. Thanks for having me. My name is Cooper Schwartz, and I am the Head of New Business and Growth at Money Group, a portfolio company that has been around for about 11 years. We own notable brands like Money.com and ConsumersAdvocate.org, as well as proprietary technology like NavChain. I'm also one of the founding partners and have been with the company for 11 years.I was actually the first employee. I originally came from a therapy background—my mother is a therapist, and I thought I would follow in her footsteps. However, two of my close friends—one with 10 years at Google and the other at SEO Moz—convinced me to jump into affiliate marketing and help build this company. So here I am today, still finding opportunities in the market and excited to talk with you.Kerry Curran, RBMA (01:02.843)Awesome, thanks, Cooper! I had no idea about your therapy background. We could totally pivot and have a different conversation! I always say marketing is a lot like psychology—it plays a strong role in what we do, so I'm sure that background strengthens your expertise.Anyway, I'm excited to have you here because I know you have a ton of valuable platforms.Cooper Schwartz (01:09.484)Yeah, yeah.Kerry Curran, RBMA (01:29.617)You have a range of brands and technology under Money.com, so I'd love to hear more about how you're helping brands navigate their business challenges. When brands or agencies reach out to build a partnership with you, what are they typically looking for?Cooper Schwartz (01:51.672)You're right—Money.com is a strong domain. Before it became Money.com, it was Money Magazine, a 50-year-old brand that people have nostalgia for. It was all about planning for the future and sharing insights on managing finances.Today, brands still want to be aligned with the Money brand. But we don't just offer content alignment—we provide a variety of campaigns and marketing opportunities. Many brands approach us saying, “We love the brand, we love the content—how can we work together?” That's a great starting point for the many solutions we offer.From non-branded paid search to placements across our ad network of about 150 publishers, we help brands engage with their audience in unique ways. Some of these publishers might be seen as competitors, but in reality, they're “frenemies.” We help brands leverage content, align with our brand, activate paid search strategies, and secure placements on other high-authority sites, all while simplifying the management process.Kerry Curran, RBMA (03:37.691)That's great. It sounds like brands really value the partnership and brand equity you offer. Can you walk us through how you start these relationships and build custom strategies to increase their awareness and authority?Cooper Schwartz (04:03.192)Sure! There's always an initial “interview” process—almost like dating. Not to take it back to therapy, but it's about getting to know the brand:What are their needs?Who is their target audience?What are their expectations?What are their key performance goals?We get a lot of inbound interest because money impacts nearly every industry. But we have to ensure alignment goes both ways—not just that they align with our audience, but also that we can effectively reach their audience.At our scale, we also consider resources. Can we accommodate the brand in a way that sets them up for success? We prioritize enterprise-level partnerships that move the needle for both companies. That often means ensuring the investment in a given category can be six or seven figures annually—we need to create impact on both sides.Once we've established alignment—brand fit, budget, resources—we dive into which marketing channels make sense:Are they already running paid search? If not, why?How can we help them expand their shelf space on Google?Is brand awareness the priority? If so, we can integrate them into our franchise content like Best Places to Live, Best Hospitals, Best Colleges, which reach wide audiences.Are they struggling to get placements in high-authority content? If so, we can help them secure placements on Forbes, NerdWallet, CBS News, CNN, and others.Kerry Curran, RBMA (06:53.058)That's great! I love that you have such a wide portfolio of solutions that are fully customized to each brand's goals.So, let's say an enterprise brand comes to you for a rebrand, product expansion, or new launch. You work with them to align with the right publishers and strategies. Can you share a specific example of a successful partnership?Cooper Schwartz (07:39.918)Sure! One that I'm especially proud of is our partnership with ADT.We've worked with ADT for about eight or nine years, originally in non-branded paid search—helping them reach high-intent consumers who were still undecided. Over time, our relationship evolved into exploring additional channels.Last year, we launched a sponsorship activation for Money's Best Places to Live, working closely with ADT's PR, media acquisition, and marketing teams. The goal was to integrate ADT's branding into content about protecting the best places to live.This was a multichannel activation that included:Social media campaignsVideo contentTargeted PR effortsWeekly performance check-insThe result? A high-impact security hub on Money.com featuring ADT across 100+ articles. It was a strategic, elegant execution.Not only did we secure ADT placements on our own sites, but we also helped them get featured on CBS News, The New York Post, and other major publishers. This is the kind of holistic strategy that allows brands to gain visibility across multiple trusted sources.Kerry Curran, RBMA (10:34.345)That's an excellent example! It really demonstrates how brands can layer multiple channels—from paid search to PR to content—to create a unified, impactful strategy.Let's shift gears to AI and Google's generative search results. How do your strategies help brands compete with AI-driven summaries at the top of search results?Cooper Schwartz (20:43.342)Great question! One core belief we've held is that editorial integrity matters. We prioritize keeping a human voice in our content while leveraging AI in strategic ways.Here's our approach:Investing in real writers & editors – AI can assist, but human oversight ensures depth and quality.Creating content clusters – Instead of one-off articles, we develop deep, interconnected content that builds expertise and authority.Partnering with already-successful publishers – Instead of relying solely on our content, we collaborate with trusted media brands that are already ranking well.The reality is, the pie is big enough. Rather than fighting for every ranking, we focus on working with the best—helping publishers monetize better while delivering results for our partners.Kerry Curran, RBMA (25:25.383)That's a smart approach. So, for brands listening today—what's the first step if they want to explore this strategy?Cooper Schwartz (25:40.910)Start by researching who dominates your industry's review space. Look at organic rankings, paid search, and media partnerships. If you see competitors investing in multiple touchpoints, that's a sign they're onto something.Then, reach out! You can contact me at cooper@money.com or find me on LinkedIn.Kerry Curran, RBMA (26:07.537)Awesome! We'll include those links in the show notes. Cooper, thank you so much for your time and insights today!Cooper Schwartz (26:20.098)Thank you, Kerry!Kerry Curran, RBMA Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. If you're struggling with flat or slowing revenue growth, you are not alone. That's why Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, brings you expert insights, actionable strategies, and real-world success stories to help you scale faster.So if you're serious about your revenue growth, hit follow,  subscribe, and drop a five-star rating. It helps us keep the game-changing content coming, as we're dropping new episodes regularly—and you don't want to miss out.

Choosing the right marketing agency can make or break your strategy—so how do you get it right? This week on Ignite, Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo and EVP, Strategy & Business Development of True North Custom, Jane Crosby, dive into the RFP process, red flags to watch for, and why industry expertise is non-negotiable when choosing a healthcare marketing agency. Plus, our hosts explore the latest in media, performance marketing, and technology to help you stay competitive. Tune in for expert insights that will elevate your agency partnerships and marketing success! RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Jane - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeastrup/  How to Select a Digital Marketing Agency for Your Healthcare Organization - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/how-to-select-a-digital-marketing-agency-for-your-healthcare-organization/  How to Create an RFP That Finds You the Ideal Marketing Agency - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/how-to-create-an-rfp-that-finds-you-the-ideal-marketing-agency/  How Our Agency Maintains Exclusivity in Competitive Healthcare Markets - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/maintaining-exclusivity-in-competitive-healthcare-markets/ 

"The company that grows isn't the one with the best solutions—it's the one with the best marketing that truly connects with its audience.” – Sheri Otto, Founder of Growth Lane Strategies In today's crowded digital space, authenticity is the ultimate competitive advantage—especially for founders looking to build influence and drive real revenue. In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, host Kerry Curran sits down with Sheri Otto, founder of Growth Lane Strategies, to unpack the winning strategies behind founder-led growth and how to create demand-driven content that actually converts. Key takeaways include: - Why founder-led marketing outperforms traditional GTM strategies - The biggest content mistakes SaaS and B2B brands make—and how to fix them - How to stand out in a saturated market without relying on AI-generated fluff - The power of video and behavioral science to accelerate trust and engagement - Actionable steps to start building your personal brand TODAY Whether you're a startup founder, executive, or marketer looking to elevate your thought leadership, this episode is packed with insights to help you amplify your authenticity and turn content into a demand-generation engine. Tune in now! And don't forget to subscribe, follow, and leave a five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating to keep the expert insights coming!

Nick shares his journey from working in corporate America at Ernst & Young to launching Frayter Media, an agency that specializes in building personal brands for high-profile athletes, CEOs, and executives. He dives into how MMA fighters are realizing the power of personal branding, how social media has revolutionized sports marketing, and how new media like podcasts and short-form content are changing the game.This episode is packed with insights on leveraging social media, working with elite clients, and scaling a remote business. If you're interested in brand-building, sports marketing, or digital entrepreneurship, this one's for you!Call to Action

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Alicia Lyttle. Alicia, also known as “The Queen of AI,” is a seasoned entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, AI enthusiast, and digital marketing expert with over 23 years of experience in the industry. She has a diverse professional background, having previously held positions at esteemed organizations, including the White House, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and the City of New Orleans Mayor's Office. She later transitioned to the digital world, building a successful career as an entrepreneur, AI consultant, and digital marketing specialist. As a well-respected speaker and trainer, Alicia has traveled internationally to places such as Singapore, Malaysia, China, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, and Nigeria, sharing her knowledge and expertise on leveraging the Internet for business success. She is the Founder of Pow Social Media, a Digital Marketing Agency, and Monetized Marketing, a training and marketing company she runs with her sister Lorette. Alicia is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, having received numerous awards, including the MarCom Awards, the Ava Digital Awards, the Communicator Awards, The dotComm Awards, The Nation Builders Awards, Clickfunnels Two Comma Club Awards twice, and the prestigious The Traffic Sales and Profits Circle of Seven Award. As a seasoned business leader and AI corporate coach, Alicia is devoted to guiding businesses towards success. She teaches companies how to achieve more in less time, by embracing and harnessing the collaborative power of AI #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Alicia Lyttle. Alicia, also known as “The Queen of AI,” is a seasoned entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, AI enthusiast, and digital marketing expert with over 23 years of experience in the industry. She has a diverse professional background, having previously held positions at esteemed organizations, including the White House, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and the City of New Orleans Mayor's Office. She later transitioned to the digital world, building a successful career as an entrepreneur, AI consultant, and digital marketing specialist. As a well-respected speaker and trainer, Alicia has traveled internationally to places such as Singapore, Malaysia, China, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, and Nigeria, sharing her knowledge and expertise on leveraging the Internet for business success. She is the Founder of Pow Social Media, a Digital Marketing Agency, and Monetized Marketing, a training and marketing company she runs with her sister Lorette. Alicia is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, having received numerous awards, including the MarCom Awards, the Ava Digital Awards, the Communicator Awards, The dotComm Awards, The Nation Builders Awards, Clickfunnels Two Comma Club Awards twice, and the prestigious The Traffic Sales and Profits Circle of Seven Award. As a seasoned business leader and AI corporate coach, Alicia is devoted to guiding businesses towards success. She teaches companies how to achieve more in less time, by embracing and harnessing the collaborative power of AI #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Alicia Lyttle. Alicia, also known as “The Queen of AI,” is a seasoned entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, AI enthusiast, and digital marketing expert with over 23 years of experience in the industry. She has a diverse professional background, having previously held positions at esteemed organizations, including the White House, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and the City of New Orleans Mayor's Office. She later transitioned to the digital world, building a successful career as an entrepreneur, AI consultant, and digital marketing specialist. As a well-respected speaker and trainer, Alicia has traveled internationally to places such as Singapore, Malaysia, China, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, and Nigeria, sharing her knowledge and expertise on leveraging the Internet for business success. She is the Founder of Pow Social Media, a Digital Marketing Agency, and Monetized Marketing, a training and marketing company she runs with her sister Lorette. Alicia is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, having received numerous awards, including the MarCom Awards, the Ava Digital Awards, the Communicator Awards, The dotComm Awards, The Nation Builders Awards, Clickfunnels Two Comma Club Awards twice, and the prestigious The Traffic Sales and Profits Circle of Seven Award. As a seasoned business leader and AI corporate coach, Alicia is devoted to guiding businesses towards success. She teaches companies how to achieve more in less time, by embracing and harnessing the collaborative power of AI #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Wagner spent 15 years as a television and radio journalist, working for news outlets all over the world, including ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN & National Public Radio. Today, she owns a full-service digital marketing agency made up of brand journalists. KWSM specializes in lead generation with services including websites & SEO, content creation, videography […]

Katie Wagner spent 15 years as a television and radio journalist, working for news outlets all over the world, including ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN & National Public Radio. Today, she owns a full-service digital marketing agency made up of brand journalists. KWSM specializes in lead generation with services including websites & SEO, content creation, videography […] The post Katie Wagner With KWSM: a digital marketing agency appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Send me a text!Hiring is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a business owner. It can be exciting, but it also comes with challenges. Tune in to hear what Kristina and Maria have learned through growing a team of 20+ at The Social Snippet.This episode is giving you all the hard hitting lessons and advice they have from building a seven figure business and managing the team that came with it.They will help you answer the questions;When should I hire? Should it be full time or Part time?Do you even want to grow a team?What should I look out for when outsourcing to sub-contractors?And so much more!If you're thinking about hiring (or even if you've already started building a team), this one's for you!Mentioned In Episode:Simple Scaling with Ali Hicks-WrightHiring and Growing A Team with Jackie ServissAvalon Mohns PhotographyFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!• Text JOIN to 8550908-4688 for social media tips right to your phone• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year!Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform!Website . Instagram . Facebook . TikTok . Linkedin

If you want to win on Amazon, you're not just marketing to consumers—you're marketing to an algorithm. The brands that succeed are the ones that understand how to send the right signals, drive real engagement, and turn visibility into sustained growth." In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, host Kerry Curran is joined by Samir Bhavnani from Product Wind and Shari Brown from Central Garden & Pet to discuss an innovative strategy that's reshaping how brands gain visibility and drive sales on Amazon.

In this episode titled, Unlocking CPG Growth: Collaboration, Innovation, and Retail Media Strategies, we sit down with Kris McDermott, a seasoned expert in omni-channel marketing and retail media strategies, to discuss how CPG companies can unlock sustainable growth in today's competitive landscape. Kris shares actionable insights on fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving innovation, and leveraging retail media as a critical growth lever. From breaking down silos between brand and retail media teams to testing innovative strategies with a calculated risk-tolerance mindset, this conversation is packed with strategies for driving category growth and reversing declines. Whether you're in CPG, retail, or a business leader looking to optimize marketing investments, this episode offers valuable advice you can apply immediately.To learn more about Kerry Curran and the RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors, go to www.revenuebasedmarketing.com and be sure to follow us on Kerry's LinkedIn Profile and The RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors Profile.   If you're in the market for a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer or Fractional Chief Revenue Officer be sure to reach out to Kerry. Kerry is also available for speaking, panel moderation, and other professional presentation services. For services and contact information check out the RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors website here.  B2B business development has become increasingly complex, with companies finding it harder than ever to drive growth. One of the biggest challenges?   Many organizations have shifted their investments down the funnel—hiring more sales and BDR resources—while pulling back on marketing. Yet, buyer behavior has evolved in the opposite direction.   Today, buyers are forming their shortlists and making decisions before ever speaking to a sales rep. This means if your brand isn't investing in marketing, you're not even making it into their consideration set. To grow revenue, companies must excel across four critical stages: ✅Awareness: They must have heard of you ✅Affinity: They must like you and believe you can solve their challenges ✅In-Market: They must be ready to buy   ✅Engagement: Then they talk to your sales team, who still needs to beat the competition and win the deal   At RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors, we help businesses scale growth effectively and efficiently. We build and optimize your end-to-end marketing and sales infrastructure—from brand development to sales training—delivering: - Increased high-quality lead volume - Shortened sales cycles - Improved close rates I'm Kerry Curran, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of RBMA. With 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, I've consistently driven double- and triple-digit revenue growth. My unique expertise bridges both disciplines: as a CMO who understands sales and a CRO who understands marketing.   I specialize in helping B2B scale-ups and mid-market agencies, tech, and services transform their growth strategies. Let's set up a call to identify areas of opportunity in your growth infrastructure and get your business on the path to increased revenue in 2025.

Growing a successful digital marketing agency is both rewarding and challenging. Over 15 years, I've built my own agency to over $7 million in annual revenue. Along the way, I've also helped 133 agencies reach seven figures and beyond. Below, I'll share 15 critical lessons that can accelerate your journey to similar success. [...] The post 15 Proven Lessons to Scale Your Digital Marketing Agency to Seven Figures appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Points of Interest01:02 – 01:28 – Introduction to Manish Dudharejia: Manish Dudharejia, founder of E2M, is introduced as a leader in white label agency services, serving over 300 agencies globally with a focus on profitability and scalability.01:34 – 02:45 – Manish's Journey and E2M's Growth: Manish shares how E2M evolved from serving diverse clients to specializing in white label services for agencies, growing to a 270+ member team over 12 years.03:04 – 04:36 – Building a Culture of Excellence: Manish credits E2M's success to a strong team and culture, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, realistic expectations, and timely delivery of high-quality services.07:01 – 08:15 – Shifts in the White Label Industry: Manish identifies two major trends shaping the industry: combining local account management with offshore execution and leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.10:55 – 12:01 – Problem-Solving as the New Specialization: Marcel explains how agencies are shifting from service-specific specialization to solving broader problems, requiring partnerships with white label providers to expand their capabilities.15:14 – 17:11 – Hybrid Models for Scalable Agencies: Manish discusses the benefits of a hybrid model, where agencies maintain in-house teams for client-facing roles like sales and account management while outsourcing execution to white label partners.17:11 – 18:47 – Profitability through White Label Partnerships: Marcel highlights how white label partnerships allow agencies to focus on high-margin activities, scale efficiently, and achieve better profitability by outsourcing execution.22:43 – 24:02 – Flexibility and Scalability with White Label Models: Manish emphasizes the flexibility white label partners offer, allowing agencies to scale resources up or down based on demand while minimizing operational risks.31:02 – 32:43 – Specialization and Delegation: Marcel and Manish discuss the importance of focusing on core competencies and outsourcing non-core tasks to partners who excel in those areas, enabling agencies to scale effectively.34:28 – 36:07 – Outsourcing What You Don't Enjoy: Manish shares two key frameworks for agency owners:Outsource tasks that cost less than your billable rate.Delegate tasks you dislike to partners who excel in those areas, creating win-win scenarios.Show NotesConnect with ManishLinkedInTwitterE2M SolutionsLove the PodcastLeave us a review here.

In this episode, Troy Trewin interviews Caulen Foster, the co-founder of Brain Power Agency, a marketing agency that specialises in building, managing, and growing ecosystems for direct-to-consumer, native brands online. Caulen shares the challenges of scaling a service business, highlighting that managing people is the toughest part due to the variables around human beings. He also discusses his previous business experience, where he failed to understand unit economics and financial literacy, leading to the business' downfall. Caulen emphasises the importance of these key metrics for success.   Other Resources: Marketing Funding Flywheel Ebook Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here.   Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice.   And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: 1. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business?   Caulen Foster, co-founder of Brain Power Agency, says the hardest thing is managing people. He emphasises that people are the toughest part to scale due to the variables around human beings.   2 .What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Caulen recommends two marketing books that have been game-changers for him: "Breakthrough Advertising" by Eugene Schwartz and "The 16-Word Sales Letter" by Drayton Bird. He says these books have fundamentally changed the way he writes copy and understands direct response marketing. 3. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Caulen is a big reader and mentions that he's constantly investing in his own professional development through books, masterminds, and training programs. He particularly enjoys learning about human psychology and how it applies to marketing and sales. 4. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Caulen suggests a great CRM (customer relationship management) system, such as GoHighLevel, as a crucial tool for small businesses. He emphasises the importance of having the right infrastructure in place to capture and nurture leads effectively. 5. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Caulen's advice to his younger self would be to be patient, resilient, and ready for the challenges ahead. He stresses the importance of understanding that building a successful business takes time and that being prepared to weather the ups and downs is key. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:   “People are the toughest thing to scale, because there's so many variables around human beings." - Caulen Foster   "I would say my biggest mindset shift is probably understanding that things take time. Great things take time. There's a part of me that used to be very like, you know, I would think of something while I'm in the middle of something shiny object syndrome." - Caulen Foster   “Be resilient. You literally replace that within a month and more just by like, all right, it happens. It sucks. It's a little scary." - Caulen Foster

Today is an episode that I've been looking forward to for quite some time now. I've been following this person since I went full-time with my agency back in 2020. We have been connected online for a few years and I've consumed so much of his content, but it wasn't until April 2024 that I got to meet him in person when we shared the stage at SEO Spring Training.He is someone that I look up to, not just because of who he is as an entrepreneur and digital marketer, but who he is as a human being. My guest today is Josh Nelson. He is the CEO & Founder of Plumbing & HVAC SEO and Founder & CEO of Seven Figure Agency. Josh's Bio:Josh Nelson is the founder and driving force behind the Seven Figure Agency, a community and coaching program dedicated to helping digital marketing agencies scale to $1M and beyond. A best-selling author of The Seven Figure Agency Roadmap and The Client Retention Handbook, Josh has empowered hundreds of agency owners to grow thriving businesses while delivering massive value to their clients. With years of experience running his own successful agency, Plumbing & HVAC SEO, Josh has become a trusted leader in the digital marketing industry, renowned for his actionable strategies, community-driven approach, and commitment to helping agencies achieve extraordinary results.Connect with Josh:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshnelsoncoach/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshnelsonimc/- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/208407446525274- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshnelsonimc/Want more energy and mental clarity without all the unhealthy caffeine? Try Magic Mind today with an exclusive 45% offer! https://magicmind.com/DNMJAN Builders of Authority:FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322 BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermind GoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

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Digital marketing agencies are on the brink of their most significant transformation yet. Surprisingly, it's not just about AI. Over the last decade, agencies have relied on traditional models that now show signs of strain. The question remains: will your agency adapt or fall behind? The Decline of the Generalist Agency Model For [...] The post The Future of Digital Marketing Agencies in 2025 appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

In today's class we talk with Millionaire Mentor, Brien Gearin about how to start and grow your own digital marketing agency! Also, we've put together an awesome, detailed article that captures all the highlights from this episode. Don't miss out and check it out right here!  (Original Air Date - 6/15/23) What we discuss with Brien: + Introduction and Podcast Overview + The Journey to Starting a Digital Marketing Agency + Brian's Early Life and Entrepreneurial Spirit + The College Experience and Its Impact + Transitioning from Corporate Job to Entrepreneurship + Learning from Experience and Courses + The Birth of Ricochet Digital Marketing + The Importance of Persistence and Mindset + The Steps to Starting a Digital Marketing Agency + The Power of Networking and Community Involvement + Acquiring New Clients: Strategies and Challenges + Exploring Different Avenues for Client Acquisition + The Power of Networking and Building Relationships + Leveraging LinkedIn for Client Acquisition + Utilizing Facebook Groups for Business Growth + The Cold Email Approach: Pros and Cons + The Journey to Achieving Revenue Goals + Exploring New Business Opportunities and Partnerships + The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptation + Closing Remarks and Contact Information Check out more info on How to Start and Grow a Digital Marketing Agency. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Women in B2B Marketing," host Jane Serra speaks with Tenisha Griggs, founder and CEO of 37 Digital Marketing Agency. Tenisha shares her journey from AT&T to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and maintaining a balance between personal well-being and business success. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from a stable corporate job to the uncertainties of entrepreneurship and highlights the power of strong professional relationships. Tenisha and Jane discuss:Tenisha's journey into B2B marketing and entrepreneurship.Transition from corporate roles at AT&T and a tech company to starting her own agency.The significance of personal branding in attracting clients and opportunities.The emotional and financial challenges of entrepreneurship compared to corporate jobs.The importance of building and maintaining professional relationships.Strategies for effective B2B marketing, including humanizing brand messaging.Balancing personal life and business identity to prioritize well-being.The impact of rejection and the need for resilience in the entrepreneurial journey.Creating a positive work environment and fostering genuine relationships.Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on networking and self-advocacy.Key Links:Guest: Tenisha Griggs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenishagriggs/Host: Jane Serra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/

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So In this episode of Interviews with Entrepreneurs Show, we're Interviewing Azhar Siddiqui. Azhar Siddiqui is the founder and CEO of RepStack, a game-changing company that delivers “Talent as a Service” to marketing agencies and SaaS businesses worldwide. Azhar's innovative approach connects these businesses with top-tier talent, primarily from Pakistan. He is also the author of ‘Hiding Secrets for Digital Marketing Agencies” a book designed to guide owners to optimize their hiring processes.  In today's episode, Azhar dives into his entrepreneurial journey, from moving to Canada as a student to becoming a successful founder with over 200 associates working globally. He shares how he navigated early challenges in transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship and the creation of Repstack.  Azhar discusses how his company is reshaping the digital agency landscape while staying rooted in their core values like integrity, work ethic, and a coachable mindset. He also shares insights on the power of networking, practical strategies for hiring the talent, and the common mistakes that can hinder agency growth. Join us today if you're curious about breaking biases in global hiring, creating scalable systems, or what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur because this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration. Azhar Siddiqui's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siddiquiazhar/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/repstackco/ FOLLOW RJ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/⁠⁠ FB Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMHOE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/⁠⁠ Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: ⁠⁠Https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/script

According to TJ Hudak, "It is an emotional roller coaster when you're selling a business." Recently, he worked with WebsiteClosers.com to sell his company, Paper Box SEO.Selling can be a tumultuous experience, filled with ups and downs that need to be managed skillfully. Emotions run high, but with the right approach, the process can be navigated successfully.So how did TJ and the WebsiteClosers team do it? And what advice can they give to those looking to eventually sell?Let's find out!Previous How I Built and Sold This EpisodesHow Cristina Van Osten Revolutionized and Exited the Pigments IndustryHow a Dog Training Guru Built and Sold Her BusinessBreakthrough in Hair Care, Overcoming Tragedy, and a Successful Exit, with Beth Di MaioFrom Kickstarter to Successful Exit, with California Beach Company's Austin Wright and David ShohamLaser Precision: How Strikeman CEO Scott Hutchison Built and Sold his CompanyNetpicks' 7-figure exit in the day trading industryAn ecommerce exit in the $150B+ supplements marketCryptocurrency and Ecommerce: Brothers Bryan and Colin Aulds' Successful ExitHow this 22-year-old built his eCommerce brand and exited for 7 figuresA high performance exit with GWA Auto Parts' Gregg AlperHow RARI Exited the Supplement Space by Rising Above with Real IngredientsHow Adam Spiegel Built and Sold OwnloopThis episode of Deal Closers is hosted by Nate Lind, brought to you by WebsiteClosers.com, and is produced by Earfluence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download Our Free Facebook Ads Guide : https://daniellatto.co.uk/facebookadsguide/ Almost every business owner I know has considered using Facebook Ads to market their business. That is, right up to the point where they have to create the ads. And then they come to us. Why?  Because it's HARD, and EXPENSIVE when it goes wrong (which it always does!) Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. PLUS - we have a really special offer on Facebook Ads Advertising - https://daniellatto.co.uk/fbads/ It's a pretty good offer, even if we do say so ourselves ! Running Facebook ads can be a minefield, especially if you're trying to do it all yourself. In this episode, I break down why our clients choose us to handle their Facebook ads projects.

During economic uncertainty, customers' disposable income decreases, and small businesses must work harder to convey their value and justify their customers' investment.  To thrive in this environment, it's crucial to highlight your value proposition. Here are 5 strategies to help you succeed: https://michaelguberti.com/navigating-economic-challenges-resilience-strategies-for-small-businesses/  Are you interested in having your digital marketing done for you? Visit MichaelGuberti.com, fill out the form, and we will contact you to see if we are a good fit to work together.

In this episode, Stephanie is talking with Digital Marketing Agency owner Frannie from Elevate Her Marketing all about Facebook ads.   Frannie shares everything you need to know about when you should run FB ads, how to know if you're ready to run ads, how much to spend, how long to run ads for, and what kind of ads to create.   In today's episode, you'll learn: How to know if you should be running FB ads How much to spend on ads and how long to run them for If boosting your posts is worth it What you need to run ads successfully   Links and resources mentioned:   Grab your free Ad Results Calculator Freebie   Follow Elevate Her Marketing on Instagram Socials   Check out the Elevate Her Marketing Website

In today's competitive hospitality industry, effective digital marketing is crucial for driving bookings, enhancing guest satisfaction, and maintaining a strong online presence. But as a hospitality brand, how do you decide whether to handle your digital marketing in-house or hire a specialized agency? This guide will help you understand the costs associated with both options, allowing you to make an informed decision.

Send me a text!Maria and Kristina built a business on getting in the room and investing in the people around them, ahead of their October 26th High Vibe Women event they are giving you the goods on making the most of live events by communicating what you do and how you help others. It all starts by leading with a heart of service!In this episode they share their personal experiences and tips for nurturing relationships, adding value, staying open-minded, and cultivating connections that can lead to fruitful partnerships and lifelong friendships. The fortune is in the follow up, so they also share how to take the connections you make at the event back home with you and keep the conversation going!Live events can be incredibly rewarding and transformative for your business, so don't be afraid to go first, ask questions, and nurture those bonds, your business will thank you!Tune in to get their actionable advice on live events!Mentioned In Episode:The Art of The Connection CallMarina MiddletonSmall Business School: Key Strategies for Scaling Your Service-Based BusinessJoin the waitlist for High Vibe Women March 2025!For Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!• Text JOIN to 8550908-4688 for social media tips right to your phone• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year!Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform!Website . Instagram . Facebook . TikTok . Linkedin

In this episode, Harsh Thakkar welcomes David Ormesher, CEO of CG Life, a leading marketing agency in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. David shares over 30 years of experience in life science marketing and storytelling. From startups to large enterprises, CG Life helps companies blend complex science with compelling stories to resonate with patients, healthcare professionals, and investors.David discusses his entrepreneurial journey, how CG Life specializes in biopharmaceutical marketing, and key insights into building an agency that bridges the gap between science and storytelling. He also shares the strategic importance of focusing on the patient journey, how to scale marketing for companies of all sizes, and the role of digital platforms in the ever-evolving landscape of pharma and biotechnology marketing.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction  00:09 - The Importance of Storytelling in Life Sciences  01:00 - David's Journey into Life Science Marketing  02:00 - Starting CG Life and its Evolution  05:00 - Combining Science and Storytelling  08:00 - Challenges and Opportunities in Biopharma Marketing  10:00 - CG Life's Growth Strategy and Key Acquisitions  13:00 - Leveraging Social Media and Digital Platforms in Pharma  17:00 - Storytelling for Different Audiences: Patients, HCPs, and Investors  22:00 - Case Study: Terran Biosciences – Building Market Visibility  24:00 - Case Study: Novo Nordisk – Digital Customer Experience for HCPs  30:00 - Advice for Entrepreneurs Starting a Marketing Agency  34:00 - Lessons Learned from David's Entrepreneurial Journey  36:00 - Building a Strong Team for Success  37:00 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action  Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts in the comments! Let us know what topics or guests you want to see next.---Links:Visit CG Life: (https://www.cglife.com)  Connect with David Ormesher on LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidormesher)- Subscribe to our podcast for more insights on life sciences: 

For this episode we head back to the hustle and bustle of Music City and catch up with former pro-drummer turned entertainment marketer, Brian Bauer, President of Bauer Entertainment Marketing (BEM). We immediately jump into learning what BEM does as well as interesting discussions on trends in live events and some of the most important things for venues and events to establish. We peel back the layers of small business ownership and talk about the pros and cons of striking out on your own and how Brian learned a lot from previous jobs when shaping his company and what type of boss he wanted to be to his employees. We talk shop about stats, CRO, and what data you should be paying attention to with your shows. We learn about Brian's previous roles before starting his own business, such as being a successful touring drummer including some gigs in the Nashville area with Cage the Elephant and Chris Stapleton. Looking to dive into data and find out some interesting things you should be tracking? Thinking about starting your own business and wondering what that is like and what challenges you might face? For all of the above and more, enjoy this episode all about live events and what it is like leading the client voted “top-rated entertainment marketing agency.”Brian Bauer: LinkedInBauer Entertainment Marketing: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

In this episode, I dive into exciting insights on lead generation strategies and discuss the importance of strategic planning for online ads with special guest, Kim Barrett.Guest IntroductionToday, I'm thrilled to have Kim Barrett on the show. He is a world-renowned million dollar marketing strategist with a focus on Facebook. Kim is an International speaker and trainer, having taught marketing around the world and helping businesses grow to 6,7 and even 8 figures.Kim is the Founder and CEO of Your Social Voice, an Australian based Digital Marketing Agency established in 2015. YSV helps businesses get heard on Social Media, and most importantly build engagement, generate more leads and more sales. Scaling Your Business with Facebook Ads - Key TakeawaysThe importance of thorough planning before launching ads to ensure effectiveness.A consistent organic social media presence can positively impact ad costs.Audience trust can be built through consistent messaging across platforms.Current challenges in the ad landscape due to rising costs and competition.Interview HighlightsCompetitive Landscape: Kim discusses how small businesses can effectively compete with larger competitors by utilizing their unique voice and connection with customers.Ad Strategy: He highlights the need for thoughtful ad creation rather than quick, unplanned setups.Organic and Paid Synergy: Kim explains how maintaining an active social media presence can lower ad costs and build trust with potential customers.Future of Meta Ads: He predicts that while ad costs will continue to rise, competition from platforms like TikTok will keep options available for small business owners.Strategies for SuccessPlanning Ads: I encourage a strategic approach to ad content, focusing on clarity and relevance.Consistent Posting: Maintain regular organic posts to enhance credibility and attract audience interest.Retargeting: Use retargeting strategies for audiences who engage with ads to build authority and trust.Key Quotes“You do have to actually put your thought into it.”“If I see an ad and I go there and it's from something that I don't know, I check their profile.”“I think that having that, you know, leveraging consistent content can reduce ad costs by upwards of 30%.”Resources MentionedGet my free bundle, The Social Media Sales Machine: SellMoreWithSocial.comConnect with Kim on social media: @realKimBarrettKim's free training, The Fast Cash Ads Formula: https://go.yoursocialvoice.com.au/watch-our-training-2540

What if you could grow your business from zero to $2 million in under a year? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sam Preston, founder of Service Scalers, to uncover the strategies, tools, and mindset that fueled the incredible success of his home service digital marketing agency. You'll get a front row seat as they dive into key topics like the secrets to scaling fast, the importance of niching down, and how leveraging local service ads (LSA) can drive business growth. Whether you're looking to start an agency of your own, or you're a seasoned owner who wants to refine your approach to lead generation, this episode is a must-listen! What we discuss with Sam: + Sam's journey to $2M agency growth + Niching down for easier scaling + Local service ads (LSA) as a lead gen game changer + Optimizing Google Business Profile for better leads + Monitoring and improving lead quality with call tracking + Marketing, sales, fulfillment, and recruitment teams + Common digital marketing pitfalls and solutions + Using AI tools like ChatGPT for content and strategy + Retaining clients with transparency and results Thank you, Sam! Check out Service Scalers at ServiceScalers.com. Follow Sam on Twitter. Ready to Create a 7-Figure Business of Your Own..? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/   Karen Hite (https://thehites.com/) and his husband, JC, are passionate about helping agency owners scale their businesses and lead them to success. She is the CEO of the Committed Mastermind and co-founded Hite Digital with her husband, JC. Hite Digital is a Digital Marketing Agency focused on serving both their teammates and clients. They believe in empowering businesses by delivering effective digital marketing solutions through PPC, SEO, Web Services, and FB Ads, all while creating one of the best places to work in America. In this episode, Chris and Karen discuss: 1. The Secret to White Label Success 2. Finding Your Business's 'Number Two 3. Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality 4. Creating Repeatable Processes to Sustain Agency Growth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hite-43909336/  Website: https://thehites.com/                 https://mastermind.digitalagencyhacker.com/                 https://committedmastermind.com/  Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thekarenhite/?_rdc=1&_rdr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekarenhite/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenHite_  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Agency-Hacker-Forget-Tactical/dp/B0BR9CB2J6  Maximize your marketing, close more clients, and amplify your AUM by following us on:  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/ultrahighnetworthclients  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/ultrahighnetworthclients  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uhnwc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UHNWCPodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/uhnwcpodcast  iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ultra-high-net-worth-clients-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr Website: https://uhnwc.com  Work with us: https://famousfounder.com/fa  DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by Chris Brodhead for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. 

Send us a textSteven Pope, the CEO and Founder of My Amazon Guy, sits down for a deep conversation about his journey in building a successful Amazon digital marketing agency. He discusses how embracing his introverted nature led him to focus on digital strategies over traditional methods, proving that success doesn't always come from following the crowd. Steven also emphasizes the power of education, sharing how giving away valuable insights has strengthened the entire Amazon seller community.He offers smart, practical advice for navigating Amazon's rising fees, showing how to maintain profit margins and boost click-through rates on product listings. Steven's leadership style, rooted in authenticity and shaped by his life experiences, is a reminder that staying true to yourself is key to long-term success.If you're interested in Amazon selling, digital marketing, or simply want to hear from someone who has successfully built a business from scratch, this video is packed with valuable insights and real-world advice. → The Amazon Agency That Gets Results↳ https://myamazonguy.com/amazon-agency/Thinking of starting an Amazon agency? Head over to https://www.myguy.agency/-------------------------------------------------------Join My Amazon Guy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Please subscribe to the podcast at: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction01:31 - Unconventional Strategies in Building My Amazon Guy03:10 - Embracing a Digital-First Approach and Home Office Beginnings05:32 - Competitors Mimicking Strategies and the Blue Ocean Approach07:13 - Importance of Education and Sharing Trade Secrets10:05 - Amazon Fee Structure Challenges and Advice for Sellers13:13 - Dealing with Amazon's Monopoly and Seller Frustrations15:13 - The Power of Click-Through Rate (CTR) Optimization on Amazon19:05 - Building a Systemized Agency with Strong SOPs23:00 - Steven's Authenticity and Public Persona27:00 - Reflecting on My Amazon Guy's Customer and Employee Experience32:00 - Closing Thoughts on Leadership and Long-Term VisionSupport the show

Today I'm joined in the studio by someone I've been connected to online for a few years now, we are both in a group called Arete Syndicate. After years of us both being in St. Louis and digital marketing, we finally got together for lunch a few months back. And I'm really glad we did. He is definitely one of the real ones in the digital marketing and online space, which is hard to find these days. I'm glad to be connected to him now on a deeper level, and even more excited for today's episode. My guest today is Chans Weber. He is the Owner at Agile & Co, an incredible digital marketing agency here in St. Louis. He is a Husband, Father, and Speaker, among many other things. Chans' Bio:Chans Weber is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the marketing and advertising industries. He founded Agile & Co in St. Louis, Missouri in 2012. With his expertise in inbound marketing, Chans was able to turn his 483 credit score and a $15,000 loan from his parents into a digital marketing agency that makes 8 figures in annual revenue. Additionally, Agile & Co has been named one of the fastest growing private companies in America by earning a spot on the Inc 5000 list in 2023.The company operates on an agile marketing methodology, a tactical approach that produces results for clients by tailoring solutions to a company's budget, timeline, and goals. Chans' background in finance, marketing, and online technology has allowed for the success of Agile & Co's data-driven marketing approach which sets them apart from competitors.Chans has a natural talent for transforming a company's visions and goals into tangible revenue, however, there's nothing that fulfills him more than growing his team both personally and professionally.Connect with Chans:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chans.weber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chansbweber/ Personal Website: https://cbweber.com/ Company Website: https://agileandco.com/ Builders of Authority:FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322 BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermind GoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

Running a successful digital marketing agency isn't just about acquiring new clients—it's about keeping them. High client retention is the key to sustained growth and profitability. In today's post, I'll share three simple yet powerful tweaks that can significantly reduce churn in your agency. These strategies are drawn from years of experience and [...] The post 3 Proven Strategies to Reduce Churn and Boost Client Retention in Your Digital Marketing Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

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Staying updated in digital marketing is crucial for agency success. That's why I've compiled the top 10 podcasts every agency owner should follow. These podcasts offer valuable insights into marketing automation, agency growth strategies, and the latest trends in digital marketing. 1. Seven Figure Agency Podcast Start with the Seven Figure Agency Podcast. [...] The post Top 10 Essential Podcasts for Digital Marketing Agency Owners appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.