Podcasts about growth marketing

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Cadeau Bonus : téléchargez la check-list anti IA-washing : 15 questions pour tester la crédibilité d'une promesse IAL'intelligence artificielle est devenue le nouvel argument phare des campagnes marketing. Des start-ups aux grandes entreprises, tout le monde veut afficher un produit ou un service « boosté par l'IA ». Mais derrière cette promesse, la réalité est parfois bien différente : peu d'innovation, beaucoup de communication. C'est ce que l'on appelle l'IA-washing.Dans cet épisode, nous décryptons ensemble ce phénomène. Vous découvrirez pourquoi les marques surfent sur la vague de l'IA, quels mécanismes marketing alimentent cette tendance et quels dangers se cachent derrière cette pratique. Nous verrons également comment différencier un usage réel d'un simple effet d'annonce et quelles sont les bonnes pratiques pour communiquer de manière transparente et crédible autour de l'IA.Au programme :Comprendre l'IA-washing et son parallèle avec le greenwashingPourquoi les entreprises s'empressent d'utiliser le mot « IA »L'effet de halo technologique et la pression médiatiqueLes risques : perte de confiance et brouillage de l'écosystèmeComment reconnaître une vraie innovation IALes bonnes pratiques pour une communication honnête et efficace---------------

Finally, some insights brand builders and performance marketers can agree on.We gathered CAOs in finance, food, jobs, and boots to share everything they've learned as they've scaled podcasting to enviable levels–and whether you're brand or performance, you'll benefit from their wealth of experienceOn The Media Roundtable, we have one of our favorite conversations from the 2025 CAO Summit. Conor Doyle (President, Oxford Road) moderated ”No More Maybes: Scaling Podcast Performance with Precision,” where he gathered some of the sharpest CAOs who have scaled podcasts and agreed to share their secrets. Conor sat down with:• Gladwell Mwangi (Director of Paid Media, Whole Foods)• Kezia Koo (Former Sr. Director, Global Growth & Performance Marketing, Indeed),• Megan Smith (Director, Media Strategy, Tecovas), and• Nick Fairbairn (Vice President, Growth Marketing, Chime)These audio evangelists candidly shared how they grew podcasts with confidence and their hard-won lessons from the journey.They're talking: Measurement Quality, Podcasts Play Nice, Thoughtful Success, and more. Let's dig in.“ Every single time we ratchet up the quality of our measurement, it's telling us time and time again, that podcast is efficient, it's driving revenue and bringing customers in.”– Kezia Koo (Former Sr. Director, Global Growth & Performance Marketing, Indeed)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Mick Essex, Head of Growth Marketing at Powr. He shows how small teams turn repeatable work into time-saving custom GPTs that actually ship. See Powr's custom GPTs.What you'll learn in this episode:The simple rule to decide prompt vs GPT: when you repeat a similar prompt three times, make a GPT instead. How adding a clear knowledge base and iterating with “always” and “never” instructions sharpens results fast. A blueprint for an Article Draft Inspector that checks meta titles, FAQs, and image alt text—scaling edits from a few per day to dozens. An A/B sample sizer that prevents bad data by calculating the right audience and duration before you test. An email spam checker that flags risky words, suggests safer language, and can rewrite the message on the spot. An AEO optimizer that reads page source and suggests schema and copy tweaks to earn AI citations. A GA4 assistant concept that maps LLM citations and ties them to conversions with step-by-step explorations. How “Ninja teams” pair an engineer, PM, marketer, and support to build connectors without bloat. Why many of Mick's GPTs are public—and why the GPT Store options are free. A fast start: list the repetitive, time-heavy tasks, explain the problem and time cost, then ask ChatGPT to convert it into a custom GPT.

In this WP Behind the Builds episode, guest Devin Walker discusses his transition from corporate IT to successful WordPress plugin development, focusing on GiveWP, WP Rollback, and lessons learned about business and community engagement.

Comment relever les défis du marché B2B en 2025 face à des cycles de vente rallongés, une concurrence accrue et un environnement économique incertain ?Dans cet épisode, on partage avec vous les clés pour transformer ces obstacles en opportunités grâce à des stratégies marketing B2B efficaces et adaptées aux réalités de 2025.PROGRAMMEPourquoi les entreprises doivent être stratégiques plutôt que tactiques pour rester compétitives.Comment occuper le terrain pour rassurer vos prospects et gagner leur confiance.L'importance de créer du contenu personnalisé et engageant pour sortir du lot.Les secrets pour diversifier vos canaux d'acquisition et réduire votre dépendance.Prêt à optimiser votre stratégie marketing pour 2025 ? Écoutez l'épisode dès maintenant et faites passer votre entreprise au niveau supérieur !____

What happens when a founder treats AI like hiring Albert Einstein—brilliant, but useless without a clear brief? In this vivid conversation on The Proven Entrepreneur Show, host Don Williams reconnects with long‑time friend Rodolfo Salazar from San Salvador, El Salvador, and together they chart a journey that begins with surf breaks near Surf City, detours through global boardrooms, and lands on a playbook any growth‑minded leader can use today. You'll step into Rodolfo's world as he moves from early entrepreneurship to executive roles at Sprint, Telefónica, Microsoft, and Dell, then into the contact‑center universe with a major BPO that ultimately ties to Convergys—an experience that reveals how large‑scale service operations can transform a country's economy. When a values test at the top levels forces a hard choice, Rodolfo chooses character over comfort, exits the corporate ladder, and returns to building. That decision sets the stage for IdeaWorks, then a post‑pandemic rebirth as Q‑DOX (spelled Q‑U‑D‑O‑X)—a growth company designed for a world where change arrives faster than most leaders' planning cycles.Across the episode, Don and Rodolfo unwind a deeply practical theme: identity‑first AI. AI, Rodolfo insists, is not your identity; it's your instrument. He illustrates this with a memorable story: if you ask “Einstein” to bring you pupusas from Galerías del Escalón and give him no context (what a pupusa is, where the mall is, which route to take on Waze), you'll get clever nonsense instead of useful action. Leaders, he argues, must supply context, constraints, and clarity—precisely the same foundations they owe their teams. That mindset folds into a broader operating model: stop buying isolated tactics and start assembling a growth ecosystem that compounds—website and messaging, content engine, analytics, automation, and AI co‑pilots working in one feedback loop. Rodolfo is candid about the scars too: the time he tried to scale offices across multiple Central American countries at once. The “cookie‑cutter” expansion failed because every market carried different partners, people, and variables. The fix was counterintuitive but powerful—centralize what must be controlled, open commercial presence thoughtfully, and scale only what the system can sustain.If you lead a company—owner, founder, or top‑management—this episode will feel like a field guide. You'll hear how to bake a DNA of change into your culture so the brand evolves deliberately, not reactively. You'll come away with a leadership stance that AI can't replace: clarity in communication, empathy for customers and teams, and creativity born from trial and error. You'll also hear how E‑E‑A‑T‑style credibility—first‑hand experience, proof, and transparency—earns trust with customers and, increasingly, with the systems that surface your content. Along the way, Don and Rodolfo name‑check the places and forces that shaped the journey—El Salvador, Latin America, cross‑border work from the U.S. to Singapore, and the contact‑center industry's outsized role in lifting entire job markets—while weaving in cultural details that make the story human.Come for the origin story, stay for the operating system. If you've wondered how to harness AI without losing who you are—or how to build a growth marketing engine that keeps learning—this conversation delivers a rare blend of philosophy, playbook, and humility. Press play, and let two seasoned operators show you how identity guides strategy, strategy guides prompts, and prompts guide results.Entities & Mentions:Host: Don WilliamsGuest: Rodolfo SalazarCompanies: iDigital Studios, QDOX, Microsoft, Dell, Telefonica, Sprint

Think cloud security is boring? Think again. Daniel talks with Tom Orbach, Director of Growth Marketing at Wiz and creator of the Marketing Ideas newsletter. His mission? Make “boring” impossible to ignore. Tom reveals the three-step framework he's used to turn a quiet cybersecurity brand into a social-media magnet: Humor. Participation. Status. He drops real examples you can steal: a CISO Toy Store, a cybersecurity musical, even a meditation app for stressed-out security leaders. These stunts turned brand awareness into fuel for sales and made Wiz the name everyone in cloud security knows. Whether you market SaaS, finance, or any “too serious” industry, this conversation proves “boring” can be exciting if you know how to Market your brand. If you want your brand to get noticed, talked about, and remembered, this episode is for you.  Atlassian is made for teams. Organize, collaborate, and manage work with a suite of tools that include Jira, Confluence, Trello, and more. To learn about how Atlassian can change the game for your team, go to https://www.atlassian.com/ Follow Tom: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomorbach/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Katie Hickey, Senior Director of Revenue and Growth Marketing at Dscout. What you'll learn in this episode:How to spot potential ambassadors using CSAT, NPS, and product usage signals—and why “beta participants” are gold.Practical asks that turn happy users into public advocates: webinars, testimonials, case studies, and referral stories.Smart incentives that respect the ask: swag, conference tickets, or gift cards—used thoughtfully and sparingly.A playbook for partnering with your CS team without stepping on toes by elevating customers as subject-matter experts.Ways to track and activate “past power users” at new companies using tools like UserGems within your ABX motion.How to build a community that actually engages: curated VIP channels, intimate meetups, and aligned content themes.Using community and intent signals (Slack chatters, blogs, webinars) to guide sales follow-ups and demo narratives.Techniques for coaxing real stories from customers—collaborative talk tracks that place them at the center.

Pour fêter le 300ème épisode, téléchargez le Guide Pratique de la Constance MarketingLa créativité attire l'attention, mais ce qui fait vraiment la différence dans la durée, c'est la constance. Pour ce 300ème épisode, le Podcast du Marketing explore un levier souvent sous-estimé mais absolument décisif : la discipline et la régularité comme véritables moteurs d'une stratégie marketing durable.Au programme de cet épisode, vous découvrirez :Pourquoi la constance est un pilier plus solide que la motivation pour bâtir la réussite.Comment la cohérence de marque crée un repère fort et crédible pour votre audience.En quoi un rendez-vous régulier avec vos clients ou abonnés devient un rituel essentiel.Le rôle clé d'un style unique et identifiable dans un univers saturé de contenus.Les coulisses d'une production régulière de qualité et pourquoi si peu de marques réussissent à tenir sur la durée.Si vous cherchez à comprendre comment bâtir une stratégie marketing qui dure, qui inspire et qui fidélise, cet épisode est pour vous.

Comment rendre l'impact produit visible et crédible dans une grande organisation ? C'est la question qu'Ana Vasile, Head of Product Proximité, et Marion Ardi, PM chez France TV, abordent dans cette conversation :

Votre réseau dort ? Il est temps de le réveiller.Et si vos partenaires, clients et contacts devenaient votre meilleur canal d'acquisition grâce au nearbound marketing ?Dans cet épisode, on reçoit Guillaume Serkissian, Marketing Strategist chez Virtuology, un groupe international de 8 agences digitales B2B.Depuis 3 ans, il déploie les Contents Factories du groupe avec une obsession : créer des contenus qui génèrent du chiffre.Sa recette magique ? Le co-marketing… et surtout, le Nearbound Marketing.-----

In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, Alex Birkett speaks with Nick Lafferty (Head of Marketing) and Josh Blyskal (AI Strategist) from Profound, an AI visibility platform focused on answer engine optimization (AEO). They explore the shift from SEO to AEO, where brands must optimize for AI-driven search experiences across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews. The conversation covers why agility is the new moat, how brand mentions and structured content shape AI visibility, and how both startups and incumbents can compete. Nick and Josh share tactical approaches—from Wikipedia and affiliate strategies to structured HTML tables—that improve citations in AI-generated answers. The discussion underscores the rising importance of PR, off-site visibility, and concise, high-utility content in the AI search era.Key TakeawaysAEO Defined: Answer engine optimization is about making your brand the chosen answer in AI-driven search experiences.User Experience Wins: Search is converging with chat—people want answers, not links—so engines prioritize utility and ease.Agility as a Moat: Speed and adaptability matter more than long-term content calendars in today's volatile AI search space.Brand Mentions Beat Keywords: AI models lean heavily on off-site mentions (Reddit, Wikipedia, affiliates) as trust signals.Structured Content Boosts Citations: Bullet points, HTML tables, and concise formatting make content “citation-friendly” for AI.Startups vs. Incumbents: Incumbents benefit from brand equity, but startups can flank them by acting faster and publishing niche, high-utility content.PR Is Back: Media coverage and Wikipedia presence play a critical role in being cited by AI engines.Show LinksVisit Profound on Linkedin and XConnect with Nick Lafferty  on LinkedInConnect with Josh Blyskal on LinkedInConnect with Alex Birkett on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterSome interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

What do you do when wholesale feels like success but starts killing your brand? For the founders of Mestiza, it meant rewriting the playbook. In this episode, they share how they survived COVID, pivoted to DTC, and built a multi 7-figure fashion business - while raising kids and refusing VC money.Jim is joined by Luisa Takas and Alessandra Perez-Rubio, the powerhouse duo behind Mestiza - a New York-based fashion brand worn by celebrities and loved by loyal customers. The two dive into how they broke into Neiman Marcus early on but quickly realized wholesale wasn't sustainable. From there, they detail how COVID forced a DTC pivot, how their hero product (“The Shimmy Dress”) became a game-changer, and how they've grown profitably while bootstrapping. This is a behind-the-scenes look at resilience, customer obsession, and building a brand with values. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S EPISODEWhy wholesale nearly derailed their brand visionHow COVID forced a DTC rebirth that changed everythingThe power of flagship products like the Shimmy DressTactical tips for customer feedback, crowdfunding, and growthHow they raised a friends-and-family round and used SBA loansWhy being moms made them better foundersThe co-founder dynamic that's lasted longer than most marriagesIf you're building a brand and wondering whether to go DTC, how to grow without VC money, or how to survive the messy middle - this episode is pure gold.Resources:MestizaJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51) 

Vos messages passent-ils vraiment comme vous le souhaitez ?Dans cet épisode, nous accueillons Delphine Margot, spécialiste en communication, pour aborder un sujet souvent négligé, mais crucial : les angles morts dans votre stratégie de communication.Delphine partage son expertise pour vous aider à identifier ces zones invisibles qui affaiblissent vos actions et impactent votre alignement avec vos objectifs stratégiques.Au programme :Qu'est-ce qu'un angle mort en communication et pourquoi il peut freiner votre performance ?Les dangers d'une communication interne négligée et leurs répercussions sur l'externe.Pourquoi prendre du recul stratégique est essentiel pour éviter la stagnation.L'importance d'aligner la vision business avec les messages clés.Des solutions concrètes pour améliorer la cohésion entre vos équipes et renforcer votre posture de communicant.Vous découvrirez des leviers simples et efficaces pour faire évoluer votre communication et éviter les pièges invisibles. À écouter absolument si vous voulez gagner en impact et cohérence !A PROPOS DE DELPHINE MARGAUXLinkedIn : Delphine MargotCoup d'envoi ! Où en êtes-vous en prise de parole ? : https://tally.so/r/3NJXkj pour faire son auto-évaluation sur ses compétences en prise de parole en public

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In dieser Podcastfolge spricht Tim mit Ben Sufiani über ein Thema, das derzeit viel Aufmerksamkeit erfährt: Vibe Coding. Ben Sufiani, Gründer von Pirate Skills bringt nicht nur seine Erfahrung aus Growth Marketing, Produktentwicklung und Entrepreneurship ein, sondern auch seine Begeisterung für die Möglichkeiten, die entstehen, wenn AI das Schreiben von Code unterstützt. Im Gespräch geht es darum, wie Vibe Coding funktioniert, welche Chancen es für Produktmenschen eröffnet und welche Rolle Entwicklerinnen und Entwickler in diesem Wandel spielen. Ben beschreibt Vibe Coding als nächsten Schritt in der Entwicklung digitaler Produkte. Statt jede Zeile Code selbst zu schreiben, nutzen Teams KI-gestützte Tools, um schneller Prototypen, aber auch funktionsfähige Anwendungen zu erstellen. Für Entwickler bedeutet das einen enormen Produktivitätsschub, während Produktmanager und Product Owner erstmals selbst die Möglichkeit haben, Ideen in funktionierende Software zu verwandeln, ohne tief in die Programmiersprachen einsteigen zu müssen. Dadurch verschiebt sich der Fokus stärker auf das Verständnis der Nutzerbedürfnisse bzw. des zu lösenden Problems und die Qualität der Lösung. Tim und Ben diskutieren auch die kulturellen Spannungen, die entstehen können. Manche Entwickler fürchten den Verlust von Kontrolle und Qualität, andere sehen die neuen Möglichkeiten als unverzichtbar an. Klar wird, dass Vibe Coding mehr ist als ein kurzfristiger Trend. Es verändert die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Produktmenschen und Tech-Teams, indem es neue Formen gemeinsamer Kreativität eröffnet. Wenn Produktmanager direkt mit AI-gestützten Tools Prototypen bauen, wird die Brücke zwischen Discovery und Delivery kürzer und die Geschwindigkeit, in der Produkte getestet und weiterentwickelt werden, nimmt deutlich zu. Ben erzählt zudem von seinen eigenen Erfahrungen, von ersten Experimenten bis hin zu funktionierenden SaaS-Anwendungen, die er in Rekordzeit entwickeln konnte. Dabei wird deutlich, dass Vibe Coding kein Ersatz für professionelle Softwareentwicklung ist, sondern ein Beschleuniger für Ideen und ein Werkzeug, um schneller ins Gespräch mit Nutzern zu kommen. Gerade Produktmenschen profitieren davon, weil sie lernen, ihre Konzepte unmittelbarer zu erproben und ihre Teams so mit greifbaren Ansätzen zu inspirieren. Ein weiterer spannender Punkt im Gespräch ist die Frage nach den Grenzen: Welche Anwendungen lassen sich mit Vibe Coding sinnvoll umsetzen? Wie steht es um Sicherheit, Datenhoheit und die Zukunftsfähigkeit des generierten Codes? Ben erklärt, dass Vibe Coding zwar vieles einfacher macht, aber nicht jede Herausforderung löst. Umso wichtiger ist es, die Technologie bewusst einzusetzen, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und die eigenen Kompetenzen als Produktmensch gezielt einzubringen. Gerade jetzt steht ein Fenster offen, in dem Produktmanager, Product Owner und Teams enorm profitieren können. Wer Vibe Coding ausprobiert, entwickelt nicht nur neue Skills, sondern auch ein besseres Verständnis für die Arbeit der Entwickler und die Geschwindigkeit, mit der Produkte entstehen können. Als Start und zum Ausprobieren empfiehlt Ben Sufiani mit dem Tool https://v0.app/ zu starten. Mehr über Ben Sufiani erfahrt ihr unter Pirate Skills oder kontaktiert ihn gerne auch bei weiteren Fragen über sein LinkedIn-Profil. Wer sich tiefer in das Thema Vibe Coding einarbeiten möchte, dem empfehlen wir den Einstieg über Bens Schritt-für-Schritt Anleitung "Vibe Coding Codex" - zu finden auf seiner o.g. Website: pirateskills.com/vibecoding/codex. Für den richtigen Boost bietet sich ansonsten das im Gespräch kurz beschriebene 6-Wochen Programm "From Zero to SaaS" an. Es startet zu Beginn jeden Quartals. Jetzt kurzfristig als ab 1.Oktober 2025. Mehr Infos dazu hier: pirateskills.com/vibecoding/saas-in-6-weeks. Und denkt dran: Ben gibt für die Hörerinnen und Hörer dieses Podcasts mit dem Code "DPW250" einen satten 25%-Rabatt im Wert von 250€.

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L'intelligence artificielle prédictive bouleverse les pratiques marketing. Elle ne se limite plus à expliquer ce qui s'est passé, elle permet d'anticiper ce qui va arriver. Les directions marketing disposent désormais d'outils capables de prévoir les comportements des consommateurs, d'optimiser l'allocation budgétaire et d'améliorer la relation client. Mais cette technologie soulève aussi des limites éthiques et stratégiques qu'il est essentiel de comprendre.Dans cet épisode, nous explorons :Ce qu'est l'IA prédictive appliquée au marketing et comment elle fonctionne.Les bénéfices concrets pour les directions marketing, de la planification stratégique à l'alignement des équipes.Les applications pratiques dans la relation client : personnalisation, rétention et recommandations.Les défis et limites liés à la qualité des données, aux biais algorithmiques et à la sur-automatisation.L'importance de trouver un équilibre entre l'intelligence de la machine et l'intuition humaine.Vous découvrirez comment utiliser ces technologies non pas comme une solution miracle, mais comme un levier stratégique puissant pour enrichir vos décisions et renforcer votre avantage concurrentiel.À la fin de l'épisode, vous saurez :Comment l'IA prédictive peut transformer votre approche marketing.Quels sont les pièges à éviter dans son déploiement.Pourquoi les marketeurs doivent rester au cœur de la décision stratégique.Un épisode indispensable si vous souhaitez comprendre comment le marketing de demain s'écrit aujourd'hui, entre algorithmes et créativité.---------------

Suivez le guide pas à pas pour construire un programme de Win/Loss Analysis qui vous permet de rentrer dans la tête de vos prospects et clients.On parle d'un programme qui aligne les équipes et influence les décisions business pour générer + de CA, + de satisfaction et - de churn. Avec Jade Vandelook, Head of CSM - Program Manager chez Diffly, on revient sur les étapes concrètes pour construire un programme utile, exploitable et durable.

In this conversation, host Eitan Koter is joined by Arooba Kamal, a full funnel growth operator with over 10 years of experience helping DTC brands build sustainable, profitable growth.Arooba has worked across Meta, Google, CRO, and lifecycle marketing. She's supported brands in categories where the products are deeply personal - women's wellness, sensory care, intimate wear, and apparel. Her approach is simple but powerful: start with customer insights, align ICPs, and connect creative, ads, and landing pages into one clear funnel.She talks about scaling Triumph by listening to customers directly, and how that informed everything from website design to ad strategy. She also shares her learnings from Stimara, where execution-first growth meant focusing less on slide decks and more on testing campaigns and creative angles in real time.Now, she's applying that same approach to No Limits, a Shark Tank-backed adaptive apparel brand, and Buck & Buck, a company serving senior citizens. Both brands have strong missions, and Arooba is building the marketing foundations to support their next stage of growth.Throughout the episode, she highlights why emotion matters in performance marketing, why creative playbooks are often missing in early-stage brands, and how lean teams can punch above their weight by experimenting and learning quickly.Website: https://www.vimmi.net Email us: info@vimmi.net Podcast website: https://vimmi.net/mastering-ecommerce-marketing/ Talk to us on Social:Eitan Koter's LinkedIn | Vimmi LinkedIn | YouTube Guest: Arooba Kamal, Sr Director of Growth Marketing at StimaraArooba Kamal's LinkedIn | StimaraWatch the full Youtube video here:https://youtu.be/crLDRMDTGL4Takeaways:Marketing is driven by measurable results.Understanding customer needs is crucial for growth.Building a user-friendly website can enhance brand presence.

Comprenez (vraiment) vos clients grâce au programme Win-Loss. Fini les excuses "c'est trop cher", "C'est pas le bon moment". Jade Vandelook, Head of CSM - partage les clés pour récolter des insights fiables et enfin savoir ce que vos clients ne vous disent pas de prime abord.

In this episode of Passion to Profession, brought to you by eBay, I sit down with Mikey Osborn, Director of Growth Marketing and Technology at Collectors.Mikey shares how a love for Randy Moss and nostalgia-driven collecting eventually intersected with his career in technology, leading him to join one of the most important companies in the hobby. We cover his time at Salesforce, the bold DM to Nat Turner that opened the door, and what it's like to build digital experiences for PSA and Collectors.We also talk about:Why spending 50 hours a week on eBay shaped his knowledge baseThe challenge of building tech for a stubborn but passionate collector baseHow AI, content, and community will shape the next phase of the hobbyAdvice for anyone looking to turn their love for cards into a careerThis is a conversation about taking the leap, blending professional skills with personal passion, and what the future of the hobby looks like from someone on the inside.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Mikey: | Instagram

Today we break down why “influencer marketing” (renting audience) is losing to creator-based marketing (renting skill at making viral content) — and how to run it like a system. Guest Robert Lukoszko, founder of Stormy AI, shows how their agent finds creators, pulls contacts, sends DMs/emails, follows up, and even negotiates packages before you step in. We get tactical on budgets, pricing, UGC hiring, TikTok vs YouTube strategy, measurement, and building a compounding “surface-area” of content across the web. Brought to you by Graphed.com — connect your data, ask in plain English, ship shareable dashboards.GuestWebsite: stormy.ai Robert Lukoszko — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karmedge X (Twitter): @Karmedge What you'll learnCreator vs Influencer marketing: Why FYP-driven platforms reward great content over big followings — and how to “rent” creators' skill instead of their audience.The scalable workflow: Brief → research → outreach (DM/email) → qualify → negotiate packages → handoff to human for final approval.TikTok UGC machine: Hire 1–3 full-time UGC creators posting 2–3 shorts per day; test cheaply, then double down on breakout templates.YouTube packages that work: Three-video bundles over ~6 weeks build trust & lift; use retainers for your top performers.Negotiation scripts that convert: Lead with “Paid collaboration” in subject/first line, anchor on value, and offer volume/retainer discounts.Pricing reality check: Typical UGC test pieces land in the ~$20–$100/video range (many sweet-spot wins at $20–$50) for micro/nano creators; salaried UGC in EU markets often $1–2k/mo part-time depending on output and quality.Compounding effects: Viral videos spawn follower videos; repeated sightings increase creator reply-rates and lower CPAs.Agents as team members: Why modern stacks look like small pods of engineers orchestrating many narrow agents (research, outreach, follow-ups, CRM status, stop-conditions).Chapters & Timestamps00:00:00 — Cold open: “Stop influencer marketing. Start creator marketing.”00:01:17 — Sponsor: Graph.com (AI dashboards from plain English)00:02:26 — Guest intro: Robert (Founder, Stormy AI) + why YouTube/TikTok matter00:03:49 — The pain of manual outreach and why Stormy exists00:05:55 — How Stormy's research agent finds/qualifies creators (views, recency, fit)00:08:15 — TikTok/UGC playbook: daily shorts, test → double down00:10:04 — It's a numbers game: post volume & breakout templates00:12:00 — “Surface area” strategy: AI pulls from the open web; brand search as moat00:15:03 — Validating features with viral demos before shipping00:17:02 — Building in public: rapid iteration with creator feedback00:18:00 — Outreach mechanics: DMs, scraping bios/Linktree, multi-source emails00:20:06 — Copy that converts: lead with “Paid collaboration” + template tips00:21:46 — Scale metrics: ~200 messages/day across rotated inboxes; reply-rate ranges00:23:29 — Brand effects: recognition boosts replies; upfront vs affiliate by stage00:26:01 — Compounding virality: trend templates, creator social proof00:29:03 — Pricing: $20–$100 UGC tests; sweet spot $20–$50; EU part-time $1–2k/mo00:29:53 — Agentic negotiations: packages, volume, follow-ups, human handoff00:31:04 — Guardrails: budget anchoring, stop-conditions, funny “PayPal link” story00:35:05 — Toolbelt of agents: research, outreach, CRM updates, payments, bulk sends00:36:01 — Architecture: many narrow agents > one monolith00:37:51 — Future: fewer humans in the loop; AI influencers; approvals as human role00:39:16 — Can businesses run themselves? Media = growth flywheel00:41:11 — Hiring philosophy: engineer-heavy teams (Gary Tan advice)00:43:46 — Wrap + where to find Robert & StormyPlaybooks & templates (steal these)Outreach subject lines (email/DM first line):“Paid collaboration: {Brand} x {CreatorName} — 3-video package”“Paid promo + affiliate: {Brand} (fast approvals, simple brief)”First message (short DM/email): “Hey {Name} — we're {Brand}, a {1-line what you do}. Paid collaboration: 1 test short this week (${offer}) + option to extend to 3-video bundle over 6 weeks. You keep creative control; we provide brief + examples. Interested? If yes, quick details + rate card?”Negotiation levers: volume (3-pack → 6-pack), multi-month cadence (1/mo), affiliate top-ups on performance, first-video discount, creative templates proven to hit.UGC hiring filter: Look for micro/nano creators (10k–50k) with at least one breakout (e.g., 500k+ views) in your niche; they have the “spark” but are still rationally priced. (Stormy highlights this pattern in search/fit scoring.) Key quotes (pull-ready)“Creator marketing rents skill at making viral content — not just an audience.”“It's a numbers game twice: mass outreach, then mass posting — let the winners emerge.”“Lead with ‘Paid collaboration' so creators instantly know there's budget.”“Templates win. When a format pops, clone it and scale with more creators.”SponsorGraphed.com — Connect your SaaS/GA4/Shopify/data warehouse → ask in plain English → get dashboards & ad-hoc analysis; share with clients or your team in one click. (Free 10-seat trial for listeners — link in description.)

Vendre c'est convaincre. Et le meilleur moyen de convaincre, c'est de présenter ses arguments. Mais personne ne nous a appris à présenter. Alors sur cet épisode je vous propose un cours accéléré de persuasion avec un spécialiste de la communication d'influence, Henri de Berny.Autres épisodes qui pourraient vous plaire : Vendre avec la transportation narrative3 choses simples à faire pour vendre sur internetVendre grâce aux Stories---------------

Nous rejoindre sur l'événement : https://linktw.in/rRvUIhÀ 24 ans, Jean Hollaender a généré 50M€ de ventes grâce à un format sous-estimé : le webinaire. Dans cet épisode, il dévoile :Les codes pour construire un webinaire qui convertitLa durée idéale pour maximiser les ventesQuand et comment communiquer pour remplir sa salleCombien investir en publicité pour cartonnerLes secrets d'Alex Hormozi (80M$ en une soirée)Jean partage aussi sa méthode pas-à-pas, testée sur plus de 2 000 entrepreneurs, et les coulisses de son prochain événement avec Russell Brunson.Un épisode à écouter si vous voulez enfin comprendre comment transformer vos webinaires en véritables machines à vendre.

Pourquoi certaines pages de vente captent-elles instantanément notre attention, alors que d'autres nous laissent indifférents ? La réponse se trouve souvent dans les rouages invisibles de notre cerveau.Dans cet épisode, nous plongeons dans l'univers fascinant de la psychologie appliquée au marketing et explorons comment les biais cognitifs influencent nos décisions d'achat. De la preuve sociale à la rareté, en passant par l'effet de cadrage et la réciprocité, vous découvrirez comment transformer vos tunnels de conversion en véritables accélérateurs de croissance.Pourquoi écouter cet épisode ?Si vous cherchez à améliorer vos conversions sans tomber dans des tactiques agressives, cet épisode vous donnera des clés pratiques et éthiques. Vous repartirez avec une compréhension fine des mécanismes psychologiques qui influencent vos prospects, et des idées concrètes pour optimiser vos pages, vos offres et vos parcours clients.

Quel est le point commun entre sport, coaching et management ? Sophie, Group Product Manager et Elisa, Data Analytics Manager partagent comment s'inspirer du milieu du coaching sportif pour repenser l'approche du management d'équipes chez Decathlon. On parle de comment les rituels, la gestion des émotions et la définition des objectifs peuvent améliorer la performance des équipes Produit. Elles abordent également la manière dont l'échec peut être perçu comme une opportunité d'apprentissage et de croissance, tant pour les contributeurs individuels que pour les leaders d"équipes.Bref, un épisode sans tabous qui fait du bien

What if you could turn BBQ ribs into a $250K/month Shopify business? That's exactly what Andrew Buehler did  and it started with crowdfunding, cold emails, and serious sales hustle.Jim sits down with Andrew Buehler to unpack one of the most unexpected eCommerce growth stories out there how he launched a premium BBQ brand and scaled it to $250K+ per month without outside investors. Andrew shares his step-by-step process for using crowdfunding to launch, how he activated his network to get early traction, and the exact sales skills that helped him scale. It's scrappy, smart, and full of lessons for any founder.Key Topics Covered:How to successfully launch with crowdfundingWhy activating your personal network is the ultimate unfair advantageWhat actually matters when you're launching on ShopifyCold email and sales tactics that drive real customer acquisitionDesign insights that helped build brand credibility fastWhy resilience is more important than fundingIf you're looking for a launch playbook rooted in hustle - this episode delivers the goods (literally and figuratively).Resources:Urban SmokehouseJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51) 

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Vous avez l'impression que votre marketing est une course sans fin ?Entre les réseaux sociaux, la newsletter, le SEO, les publicités, les podcasts et toutes les nouvelles tendances… vous êtes partout, mais vos résultats ne suivent pas toujours.Et si la clé n'était pas d'en faire plus, mais d'en faire moins?Dans cet épisode, je vous propose de découvrir le concept du marketing paresseux, ou Minimum Viable Marketing (MVM). Loin d'être une approche passive, c'est une stratégie intelligente qui consiste à concentrer vos efforts sur ce qui marche vraiment, à automatiser ce qui peut l'être, et à ignorer le reste.Au programme :Pourquoi le « marketing paresseux » n'a rien d'une excuse pour ne rien faire.Comment appliquer le principe du Minimum Viable Marketing à votre business.La méthode simple pour choisir vos canaux sans vous disperser.Les outils qui permettent d'automatiser vos actions tout en gardant une touche humaine.Les 3 indicateurs clés à suivre pour mesurer l'essentiel (et oublier les vanity metrics).Un épisode concret, pratique et libérateur, qui vous aidera à vendre plus tout en réduisant la charge mentale liée au marketing.---------------

In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, David Ly Khim interviews Michael Walrath, CEO and Chairman of Yext. Known for building and exiting multiple companies—including RightMedia and Moat—Michael shares how Yext evolved from a local lead-gen platform to a digital presence powerhouse. He dives deep into the fragmentation of search, the shift toward generative engines, and the rise of “agentic” AI-powered experiences. With candid reflections on strategy pivots and digital transformation, Michael urges marketers to rethink discoverability, measurement, and structured content in an era where your next customer might not be human, but an AI assistant making decisions on their behalf.Key TakewaysYext's Strategic Pivots: The company evolved from call-based lead gen to local visibility, to enterprise search—each requiring bold but risky reinvention.Google Dominance Has Peaked: With 92%+ of search traffic once flowing through Google, that landscape is now fragmenting due to LLMs and AI agents.Structured Data Drives Discovery: Clean, contextualized data remains a marketer's best lever for visibility—whether on Google or in LLM-powered engines.Brand Visibility Beats SEO Rankings: As AI agents answer more queries, brands must optimize for visibility across platforms, not just search engine results pages.The Agentic Web Is Coming: AI assistants with memory and context will handle more decision-making—marketers must build for both humans and machines.AI Shifts Are Already Here: Yext observed traffic shifts 6+ quarters ago—marketers should act now, not wait, to influence AI results.Reframing Attribution: Zero-click answers and agentic transactions require a shift from traditional web metrics to outcome-focused measurement.Show LinksVisit Visit Yext on Linkedin and XConnect with Michael Walrath on LinkedInConnect with David Khim on LinkedIn and TwitterConnect with Omniscient Digital on LinkedIn or TwitterSome interviews you might enjoy and learn from:Actionable Tips and Secrets to SEO Strategy with Dan Shure (Evolving SEO)Building Competitive Marketing Content with Sam Chapman (Aprimo)How to Build the Right Data Workflow with Blake Burch (Shipyard)Data-Driven Thought Leadership with Alicia Johnston (Sprout Social)Purpose-Driven Leadership & Building a Content Team with Ty Magnin (UiPath)Also, check out our Kitchen Side series where we take you behind the scenes to see how the sausage is made at our agency:Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean SEOShould You Hire Writers or Subject Matter Experts?How Do Growth and Content Overlap?Connect with Omniscient Digital on social:Twitter: @beomniscientLinkedin: Be OmniscientListen to more episodes of The Long Game podcast here: https://beomniscient.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of Talk Commerce, where host Brent Peterson sits down with industry leaders to explore the evolution of digital commerce. In this conversation, we meet Jacqueline Basulto, founder and CEO of SeedX, a growth marketing company that's been making waves since 2016. Now leading a team of 65 professionals, Jacqueline shares her journey from a young freelancer working with yoga teachers to building a comprehensive growth marketing powerhouse that helps companies scale their systems through end-to-end digital solutions.Key TakeawaysHolistic marketing beats vertical specialization - Companies need integrated growth systems rather than isolated channel-specific strategiesFinancial alignment drives success - Understanding how marketing activities tie back to company financials and profitability metrics is crucialThe three-pillar foundation - Successful e-commerce marketing starts with website optimization, paid advertising, and email marketingAI enhances rather than replaces humans - Technology should eliminate mundane tasks while preserving human strategic thinking and creativityEuropean markets show different tech adoption patterns - Cultural differences impact how businesses integrate technology and customer expectationsDefining success requires team alignment - Marketing directors and CEOs must agree on success metrics before launching campaignsOrganic social media presents diminishing returns - Paid channels offer more reliable and formulaic growth opportunities for new businessesAbout Jacqueline BasultoJacqueline Basulto founded SeedX at just 22 years old, starting her entrepreneurial journey during an internship at Google where she worked with small businesses on marketing strategy. Frustrated by the verticalized approach of traditional agencies, she launched what began as "Jacqueline's Web Studio" in New York City, bootstrapping her way from working with local yoga teachers to serving larger enterprises. Her passion extends beyond business - she's a singer who loves animals, owns three dogs, and dreams of having a farm someday. As a mother of a three-year-old, she balances entrepreneurship with family life while maintaining an active lifestyle. Her approach to business reflects her belief that entrepreneurship found her rather than the other way around, leading to a company philosophy centered on comprehensive, human-centered growth strategies.SummaryThe conversation begins with Jacqueline explaining how SeedX got its name - "seed" representing the beginning of growth, like a plant, and "X" standing for technology. She emphasizes that while the company has evolved significantly since its inception, the core philosophy remains unchanged: providing holistic marketing solutions rather than siloed services."I was frustrated really by the way that other agencies and that Google was helping them because it was very verticalized," Jacqueline explains. This frustration led to her decision to start her own company, though she admits she didn't initially understand what entrepreneurship meant or that she was bootstrapping her business.Brent probes into the biggest mistakes medium-sized companies make with their marketing efforts. Jacqueline's response reveals a critical gap in most businesses: the lack of clarity around how marketing activities connect to financial outcomes. She notes that many companies look at results across different platforms without understanding how these costs relate to revenue, cost of goods, and overall profitability.The discussion shifts to e-commerce specifically, where Jacqueline outlines her three-pillar approach for new companies. First, the website must serve as both storefront and salesperson, educating customers about products. She uses the example of a Manuka honey company, explaining how their initial website failed to communicate the product's unique benefits, pricing rationale, and usage applications."Your website is your storefront and it's your salesperson," she states. "What you want is to make sure that people are educated about the great products that you have."The second pillar involves paid advertising for quick conversions and message testing, while the third focuses on email marketing to capture and nurture the 90% of visitors who don't purchase immediately. Jacqueline warns against over-investing in organic social media, noting the platform's increasing difficulty for growth.The conversation takes an interesting turn when discussing AI's role in marketing. Rather than viewing AI as a threat to human employment, Jacqueline positions it as a powerful support tool that eliminates mundane tasks while preserving human creativity and strategic thinking.When Brent asks about cultural differences between European and American business practices, Jacqueline provides insight into varying technology adoption rates and customer expectations across regions. She observes that European markets tend to prioritize human-centric approaches over technology-first solutions, leading to different expectations around brand interactions and digital touchpoints.The episode concludes with Jacqueline introducing SeedX's upcoming product - a centralized platform that helps marketers automate task flows by connecting email, calendar, CRM, and analytics systems through a single AI agent.Memorable Quotes"I always joke that entrepreneurship kind of found me. I didn't know that I wanted to be an entrepreneur." This quote encapsulates Jacqueline's organic entry into the business world, highlighting how sometimes the best ventures emerge from solving immediate problems rather than following predetermined plans."The human input of the overall strategy and how all of the pieces go together is more important than ever than the very specific kind of tweaking of an ad." This statement addresses the evolving role of marketing professionals in an AI-driven world, emphasizing strategic thinking over tactical execution."We want AI to take away all of those mundane tasks that we don't want to spend all of our time doing or that suck the creativity out of us." Jacqueline's perspective on AI integration reflects a balanced approach that leverages technology while preserving human value.Final ThoughtsJacqueline Basulto's journey from frustrated Google intern to successful agency founder demonstrates how identifying market gaps can lead to sustainable business solutions. Her emphasis on holistic marketing strategies, financial alignment, and human-centered AI integration provides valuable guidance for businesses navigating today's complex digital landscape. The conversation reveals that while technology continues advancing, the need for strategic thinking and comprehensive approaches becomes more critical than ever. Perhaps the most important lesson from this episode is understanding that successful growth marketing isn't about choosing between human expertise and technological efficiency - it's about 

Amandine, Lead Product Manager chez POINT.P, partage son expérience sur la gestion de la phase de Discovery dans le cycle de développement produit. Elle explique

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Une chute brutale de trafic, des ventes en berne, des clients qui désertent… Quand vos résultats s'effondrent, la panique guette. Pourtant, une crise marketing n'est pas forcément une fatalité. C'est même souvent une opportunité pour revoir sa stratégie et sortir plus fort.Dans cet épisode, nous explorons les étapes clés pour traverser une crise sans paniquer :Distinguer une crise ponctuelle d'un problème structurel,Identifier précisément le point de rupture,Mettre en place des actions concrètes pour rebondir,Consolider vos fondations pour éviter de revivre la même situation.Vous découvrirez comment analyser les bons indicateurs, décider d'une stratégie de communication adaptée, repenser la valeur délivrée et même transformer l'échec en facteur de différenciation.Un guide complet pour garder la tête froide quand vos résultats s'effondrent… et transformer une crise en tremplin vers une croissance durable.---------------

Send us a textIn this powerhouse episode, Joey Pinz welcomes Robin Robins—industry icon, entrepreneur, and founder of Technology Marketing Toolkit—for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation on what it really takes to succeed in the MSP world and beyond.Robin shares how she went from being homeless at 14 to building a multimillion-dollar marketing empire. She breaks down the truth behind sales vs. marketing, why most MSPs fail to scale, and what separates leaders from managers. Along the way, Robin opens up about her exit, post-sale emotions, imposter syndrome, grief, and why happiness is not the goal—impact is.This episode is raw, real, and packed with wisdom for MSPs, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing success with purpose.

What if the biggest threat to your business growth wasn't a lack of ideas—but chasing the wrong ones?In this episode of Decidedly, we sit down with Tim Hines – fractional CMO, business coach, and author – to unpack how entrepreneurs can stop wasting time on “shiny objects” and start building marketing strategies that actually drive revenue. With years of experience helping companies go from zero to one, Tim shares what it takes to align marketing with business goals, avoid costly mistakes, and harness authenticity in a noisy marketplace.From breaking free of vanity metrics to learning why most founders set their teams up to fail, Tim reveals the blueprint for creating marketing systems that scale. We explore why small businesses often misunderstand marketing, how to think like a starter without burning out, and why authenticity is the only real filter left in today's AI-saturated world.This conversation isn't about flashy campaigns – it's about clarity, focus, and making decisions that move the needle. If you've ever wondered how to build marketing that works for your stage of business, this episode will help you decide what really matters.KEY TOPICSFractional CMO insights: when to hire one and whyThe #1 mistake startups make when starting marketingWhy chasing “shiny objects” kills growthMarketing as investment vs. cost centerFunnels, metrics, and why most companies don't track themB2B vs. B2C marketing: what really changesContent marketing myths (and the dangers of AI copy-paste)How to know if your in-house marketing is holding you backWhy authenticity is the strongest filter for modern brandsCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction03:00 Why Marketing Starts with Business Goals07:45 Shiny Object Syndrome: Common Startup Mistakes12:00 Funnels, Metrics, and Why Most Companies Don't Track Them17:15 B2B vs. B2C Marketing – What Really Changes22:00 Content Marketing Myths and AI Pitfalls26:00 Authenticity as the Last Real Filter in Business30:00 Starters vs. Finishers: Knowing Your Strengths36:00 The “In-House Marketing” Trap for Small Businesses41:00 Marketing as Investment, Not Expense47:00 Tim's Top Decision-Making Tip for Entrepreneurs#StartupMarketing #MarketingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #FractionalCMO #Entrepreneurship #AuthenticMarketing #MarketingMistakes #SmallBusinessMarketing #ContentMarketingMyths #RevenueGrowth #MarketingTips #DecidedlyPodcastCONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/decidedlypodcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcast Shawn's Instagram: www.instagram.com/shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: www.instagram.com/sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAILJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!CONNECT WITH TIMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tnhines_speaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnhines/ X: https://x.com/tnhines Website: https://www.tnhines.com/ Tim Hines is a global keynote speaker, business coach, author, podcaster, and four-time founder who helps professionals grow by becoming more collaborative, innovative, and influential. He's worked with top organizations like Ticketmaster, Air France, and the CIA, authored The Marketing Starter, and hosts The Marketing Starter Podcast. A Chicago native now in Austin with his wife, daughter, and two dogs, Tim is also a trained standup comedian and licensed marriage minister.

This episode takes me back to the early days of Neat Apparel, when Claudio and I were just getting started. For those who don't know, Claudio is my business partner on Neat - our sweat-proof Shopify brand and he has one of the most fascinating backgrounds of anyone I've ever worked with.He graduated from Stanford at 20. Climbed to the top of Wall Street. Then pivoted into entrepreneurship—first with a soccer brand, and now with me in performance apparel. In this conversation, we talked through the moment we decided to go all in on Neat.We broke down the actual negotiations that brought us together, why we decided to buy IP before launching, and how we thought about scaling the brand through content, storytelling, and founder alignment. Looking back, it's wild to see how much of that conversation still shapes how we run Neat today.

“A CMO Sidekick is whatever you want it to be, right? It's your partner in crime. It's your sounding board. It's a person to help you fill in all of the tasks that you need done.” -Lindsey Scheftic   What does it mean to be a “CMO Sidekick”? For Lindsey Scheftic, it's about being the trusted partner that today's marketing leaders can rely on to navigate an ever-evolving industry. A tenacious problem-solver and seasoned marketing leader, Lindsey has built her career on uncovering growth opportunities across digital media, emerging tech, entertainment partnerships, and innovative product launches. In this conversation, she shares how the modern CMO role has shifted—expanding beyond brand and growth to include AI, automation, and new demands for agility. Lindsey breaks down how her “CMO Sidekick” concept supports overextended executives, filling in critical gaps while driving efficiency and strategy in a complex marketing landscape.   Website: https://thecmosidekick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyscheftic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecmosidekick/

Rediffusion d'un des épisodes les plus écoutés du Podcast du MarketingL'une des grandes difficultés avec les réseaux sociaux, c'est de produire. Les algorithmes nous en demandent toujours plus : plus souvent, et plus de formats.Thomas Burbidge, l'un de mes créateurs préférés, a accepté de nous dévoiler sa méthode de création de contenu. Pour en savoir plus sur Thomas vous pouvez écouter son podcast Young, Wild and Freelance ou le suivre sur Instagram ou Linkedin.Autres épisodes qui pourraient vous plaire : Pourquoi vous devriez changer de stratégie sur les réseaux sociauxCraquer l'algorithme d'InstagramOser publier sur les réseaux sociaux---------------

“A CMO Sidekick is whatever you want it to be, right? It's your partner in crime. It's your sounding board. It's a person to help you fill in all of the tasks that you need done.” -Lindsey Scheftic   What does it mean to be a “CMO Sidekick”? For Lindsey Scheftic, it's about being the trusted partner that today's marketing leaders can rely on to navigate an ever-evolving industry. A tenacious problem-solver and seasoned marketing leader, Lindsey has built her career on uncovering growth opportunities across digital media, emerging tech, entertainment partnerships, and innovative product launches. In this conversation, she shares how the modern CMO role has shifted—expanding beyond brand and growth to include AI, automation, and new demands for agility. Lindsey breaks down how her “CMO Sidekick” concept supports overextended executives, filling in critical gaps while driving efficiency and strategy in a complex marketing landscape.   Website: https://thecmosidekick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyscheftic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecmosidekick/

Tu bosses dur.T'as un bon produit. Une méthode en béton.Mais personne ne sait que tu existes. Résultat : ton business plafonne.Dans cet épisode solo, Caroline Mignaux te décortique les 5 niveaux de visibilité, et pourquoi 99 % des entrepreneurs restent bloqués entre “expert de l'ombre” et “héros local”.Pas de blabla, pas de hack bidon.Juste la vérité : si t'es pas visible, t'existes pas.Tu découvriras :→ Pourquoi le marché ne récompense pas la compétence… mais sa visibilité→ La différence entre “poster pour poster” et construire un canal d'acquisition solide→ Comment poser un système de contenu qui vend (même quand tu dors)Résultat : tu sauras exactement à quel niveau tu te trouves aujourd'hui… et ce qu'il te manque pour devenir la référence qu'on cite dans les dîners.

Vous avez l'impression d'avoir une bonne offre, mais les ventes ne suivent pas ? Rassurez-vous, vous n'êtes pas seul. Beaucoup d'entrepreneurs et de marketeurs commettent les mêmes erreurs : des offres trop logiques, des arguments en trop grand nombre, ou un discours centré sur le produit au lieu du client. Résultat : des prospects intéressés, mais qui n'achètent pas.Dans cet épisode, nous décortiquons les raisons pour lesquelles certaines offres échouent, même quand le produit est excellent. Vous découvrirez les ingrédients indispensables d'une offre irrésistible pour transformer une offre existante en best-seller. Si vos offres marketing peinent à convertir, cet épisode vous donnera des clés concrètes pour séduire vos prospects et déclencher enfin l'achat.---------------

AI “agents” have been hyped to death—but very few are truly delivering real-world impact. In this episode, we cut through the vaporware with Christian Wiens, co-founder of Loman, an AI voice agent platform transforming how restaurants handle customer calls, orders, and reservations. Christian shares how Loman went from a two-person idea to serving hundreds of restaurants and hitting $1.5M ARR in record time. We dive into why voice is the most natural, context-rich way for humans to communicate—and how AI agents that do real work (not just answer questions) will change how we interact with businesses forever. You'll hear how Loman's restaurant agents integrate directly with POS systems to take orders end-to-end, the surprising reasons Gen Z prefers talking to AI over humans, and why the future of a brand's “front door” may be an AI personality instead of a website. Christian also breaks down Loman's explosive growth playbook—from ditching cold email for native social ads, to filming on-location customer stories that convert like crazy. We cover the realities of AI-generated ads, programmatic SEO, and why outcome-driven automation is the only AI worth paying for.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhat really defines an AI agent—and why most products don't qualifyHow voice-based AI can capture richer customer context than any app or formThe operational pain restaurants face with missed calls and how AI solves itWhy customers don't care if it's AI or human—only that it gets the job doneGen Z's surprising comfort with AI calls (and discomfort with human ones)The two make-or-break factors every AI agent needs to succeedHow to create “native feel” ad creatives that crush on socialWhy hyper-specific vertical integration beats horizontal AI every timeThe massive untapped potential for outbound AI voice (and the legal gray areas)Christian's vision for a future where AI agents replace websites as the primary customer touchpointChapters00:00 – Intro & The AI Agent Hype vs. Reality 04:18 – What an AI Agent Really Is 09:02 – Why Voice Is the Ultimate Interface 13:47 – The Restaurant Industry's Missed Call Problem 18:25 – Gen Z's Comfort with AI Calls 22:58 – Vertical vs. Horizontal AI Strategies 27:41 – Loman's Explosive Growth Playbook 32:16 – Ads That Feel Native & Convert 37:08 – Outbound AI Voice & Legal Considerations 42:55 – The Future: AI Agents as the New Websites 47:20 – Closing Thoughts & How to Connect with ChristianConnect with Christian Wiens:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianwiens/Website – https://www.loman.ai/

Now on Spotify Video! After facing early career setbacks and limited growth opportunities in corporate, Hala Taha turned to LinkedIn and podcasting to build her personal brand. By mastering content marketing and audience engagement, she rose to become a top LinkedIn influencer and podcast host, transforming her side hustle into a thriving media empire. In this episode, Hala joins Jeremy Miner on the Next Level Podcast to share how to leverage podcasting and LinkedIn for brand building, lead generation, and business growth. In this episode, Jeremy and Hala will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Storytelling Tips to Engage Your Audience (04:21) Building a Podcast Business from Scratch (09:32) Winning Marketing Tips for Podcast Growth (16:29) How to Scale a Media Business (19:35) LinkedIn Content Strategies for Lead Generation (32:05) Advanced LinkedIn Monetization Strategies Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple and Spotify. She's the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast agency, as well as the YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Jenna Kutcher, Neil Patel, and Russell Brunson grow and monetize their shows. With her business on track to hit eight figures in 2025, Hala stands out as a leading creator-entrepreneur. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profitingIndeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITINGOpenPhone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profitingAirbnb - Find a co-host at airbnb.com/hostMercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at ⁠⁠mercury.com/profiting⁠⁠Policy Genius - Secure your family's future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/profitingFramer - Launch your site for free at Framer.com, and use code PROFITING Resources Mentioned: Hala's Podcast, Young and Profiting: bit.ly/_YAP-apple  Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass: yapmedia.io/course  Next Level Podcast by Jeremy Miner: bit.ly/NLP-apple  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, SEO, E-commerce, Instagram, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content Creator, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Influencer Marketing, Digital Trends, Online Marketing, Marketing Podcast

Would you turn down funding after being featured on Shark Tank? Eric Bandholz did. In this episode, he breaks down how Beardbrand became one of the most iconic DTC companies 0 built on freedom, grit, and a wild Reddit strategy.Jim talks with Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand, about the raw, real story of building a DTC cult brand from scratch. Eric shares how he turned a niche grooming obsession into a 7-figure business - without funding, with help from Reddit, and by staying fiercely true to his values. It's a founder story that throws out the rulebook.Key Topics Covered:Why school nearly derailed his founder pathThe power of community-led growthHow Reddit became his early traction channelGetting featured on Shark Tank (and what happened next)Bootstrapping lessons and the real gift of staying leanProduct expansion done rightWhy building a network is your secret growth weaponIf you believe in the power of community, conviction, and scrappy marketing - you'll love this episode.Resources:Ecommerce ConversationsBeardBrandJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookThe Shopify Growth ShowAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

If your LinkedIn feed looks like a museum of giant n8n screenshots and “comment to get the guide” posts…good. That means the playbook works—when you do it right. Paolo breaks down the exact framework his agency uses to turn LinkedIn into a repeatable inbound lead engine for B2B—especially SaaS, agencies, and info businesses.What You'll LearnLead magnet mechanics that still crush: how to pick the right asset (templates vs. guides), formats that perform (Notion docs, Miro boards, short scroll videos), and the “perceived value + curiosity + scarcity” combo.Hooks that make people click “See more”: trigger desire, fear, or curiosity in the first 3 lines.Pattern interrupts that boost reach: why oversized workflows, zoom-ins, and 10-second sped-up videos spike hover time and help the algo.Profile-as-landing-page: how to structure your headline, Featured section, and CTAs to funnel traffic without tanking post reach.Nurture after the comment: DM prompts that qualify intent, when to drop case studies, and how to avoid low-intent “free audit” traps.Where this shines: B2B SaaS, agencies, consultants/coaches—audiences that are active on LinkedIn and buy from content.Paolo's Playbook (Step-by-Step)Pick the problem (one ICP pain your offer solves).Choose the asset format based on buyer type:Done-for-you buyers → plug-and-play templates.Education/info buyers → guides/videos.Design the preview media to signal value and create curiosity:Notion table of contents screenshot, massive Miro flow, or a 10-sec scroll video.Write the post like this:3-line hook (desire/fear/curiosity).Promise + what's inside.CTA to comment (optionally “repost for priority”).Light scarcity (e.g., 48-hour window).Delivery & DMs:Send the asset, ask an easy reply (“Are you posting on LinkedIn yet?”).Qualify with 1–2 follow-ups, then make a clear offer with outcomes + timeline (+ guarantee if you have one).Nurture cadence (next 2–3 days):Day 1: Case study (story format: before → intervention → after; CTA to book).Day 2: Technical value post (lower engagement is fine; it nurtures).Add strongest case studies to Featured on your profile.Links without nuking reach:Push to profile/Featured or drop links in comments; edit the post later to add the link after it's cooked.Tactical NuggetsComments > Likes (weightier signal + more hover time).Avoid bot pods; if you coordinate engagement, keep it real accounts and relationships.For SaaS without a free trial, push to a free setup/usage guide that inherently requires the product.Use storytelling in case studies; people remember transformations, not dashboards.If you're running volume lead magnets, expect lower engagement on deep-dive posts—that's normal and still effective.Tools & Formats MentionedNotion (TOC screenshot as lead magnet preview)Miro (big workflow screenshots)n8n (automation diagrams that stop the scroll)Short scroll videos (10–15s, autoplay pattern interrupt)AI voice agent (optional MOFU experiment to educate and qualify at scale before handing off to a human)Who This Works Best ForB2B SaaS (often top performer)AgenciesConsultants/CoachesAny ICP that's active on LinkedIn and buys based on content/authoritySponsorTalent Fiber — Hire world-class global talent (engineers with 7+ years' experience, U.S. time zones, excellent English) at ~⅓ U.S. cost. They're an outsourced HR partner, handling compliance, payroll, and employee happiness—with a free replacement if it doesn't work out. Learn more: talentfiber.comConnect with PaoloLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadgenwiz/

Three Ships grew from $4,000 to $1M revenue in four years. Learn how the founders used retail partnerships, rebranding, and funding tactics to grow a beauty brand in a saturated market.For more on Three Ships and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.