Your Website is Not Dead: Why AI Actually Makes Your Content More Critical
Have you heard the rumors lately? People are whispering that the traditional website is dead. With Google and AI chatbots giving answers directly in the search results, the fear is that no one will ever click through to your site again. This 0-click world sounds like a nightmare for business owners who rely on traffic […]
HMBT #306: Respect the Pause
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Natasha Davis from Impact Branding Consulting for episode 306 of the HMBT podcast. Natasha is a heavy hitter in the world of business and legal strategy, helping organizations scale with confidence by focusing on risk reduction and governance. While we usually talk about how to […]
HMBT #305: SEO is Dead, Long Live GEO!
Is the “0-click world” making websites obsolete? š In this episode, I sit down with Roger Williams from Kinsta to debunk the myths about Wesbites, AI and WordPress. We dive deep into why your website is actually the “fuel” for AI answers, the importance of web accessibility, and how managed hosting can save your business […]
HMBT #304: Bouncer at the Door
Peter Cholnoky, CEO of E-Hawk, joins me for a conversation about a topic that might not sound flashy but is absolutely critical for any online business: lead risk and data integrity. While most marketers focus on the quantity of leads, Peter explains why the quality of those leads, and the metadata behind them, determines your […]
The Economic Anchor: Why Email Marketing is Your Best Bet Right Now
Letās be real for a second. The economy right now feels a bit like a rollercoaster that only goes in one direction, and it isnāt up. Between shifting spending habits and businesses fighting to stay on life support, everyone is looking for that “magic button” to keep revenue flowing. I have been in marketing for […]
HMBT #303: From CMO to CRO
Joshua Harrell, Chief Revenue Officer at WorldVia Travel Network, joins me for a conversation that starts with travelābut quickly becomes a masterclass in modern marketing strategy. The episode explores how travel has shifted from a luxury to a priority for many families, why experiences now matter more than possessions, and how travel advisors are making […]
HMBT #302: One Kiss Only
In this lively and insightful episode, I sat down with Victor Julio Coupe, Head of Business Development at Kensho Media and host of The Squared Table podcast. We talked about how email outreach and sales strategies are evolving in 2026āespecially in the world of iGamingāand how personal branding and authenticity are now more critical than ever. From cringe-worthy cold calls to […]
HMBT #301: Your List Needs Therapy
š¬ In this episode, I speak with email deliverability expert Matthew Vernhout of Email Industries to break down what really determines whether your emails reach the inboxāor land in the spam folder. The conversation kicks off with the most critical factor: your data quality. š§¹ If youāre using clean, first-party, permission-based email lists, youāre already ahead. But if […]
HMBT #300: The Netflix Effect
For episode 300, I am joined by email marketing legend Dela Quist for a no-holds-barred conversation about the misconceptions surrounding email frequency, deliverability, and value. Dela, known for challenging conventional wisdom, makes a compelling case for why email is a branding tool, not just a sales mechanism, and how marketers often misunderstand frequency and engagement. From comparing the […]
HMBT #299: Just Jack
Former “Kickboxer” Jack Wrigley joined me on this episode to talk about staying focused and developing real relationships. Iāve always admired Jackās blend of sharp business insight and genuine relationship-building skills. Heās currently the President of Omnivery, a secure, high-deliverability transactional email platform, and in this episode, we tackled something a lot of people are […]