HMBT #314: Email Is Still King
Every few years, someone in the marketing world tries to declare that email is dead. After knowing each other for over a decade and working through the trenches of digital marketing, my friend John W. Hayes and I are still here, we are both a little grayer, and email is stronger than ever. John is […]
5 Ways to Get Your Email Marketing Ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday show up on the calendar at the same time every year. Somehow, they still catch a lot of businesses off guard. Every brand under the sun hits the inbox at once, and the emails that get thrown together the week before tend to get buried, or worse, land in spam. […]
HMBT #313: Leveraging Other People’s Audiences
Leaving corporate America after 16 years taught me a big lesson: having an existing network and diverse income streams is essential. With so many professionals navigating career changes, layoffs, or launching their own consulting gigs, finding proven ways to grow without blowing a massive ad budget is critical. To help break this down, I sat […]
HMBT #311: Call Claude by its Government Name
On episode 311, I sat down for round two with Rion Haber, CSO of Catalyst Marketing Agency. We originally recorded this conversation earlier, but a tech hiccup meant the video did not capture. Rion was kind enough to return for a mulligan, and honestly, this conversation turned out even better. We walked away from rigid […]
Why Trust, Judgment, and Real Relationships are Winning in 2026
The other day I stopped at my local Panera to pick up my sip club drink and get some work done. I passed by a strip mall that had a travel agency in it. While the business signage was still there, there was a for lease sign in the window. When is the last time […]
How to Build an Unshakeable Marketing Engine: Lessons From Behind the Mic of the Bob Cargill Marketing Show
Most business owners fail at marketing for one simple reason: they build their entire business on rented land. I sat down with Bob Cargill on episode 212 of the Bob Cargill Marketing Show (episode will be published soon)to break down how real brands build long-term enterprise value. We covered everything from email list growth to […]
The Economic Anchor: Why Email Marketing is Your Best Bet Right Now
Let’s be real for a second. The economy right now feels a bit like a rollercoaster that only goes in one direction, and it isn’t 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 #293: AL-GPT
In this episode, I sat down with Al Safati, CEO of Clarity Digital to talk about how SEO is changing and evolving. With over 26 years of experience in digital marketing, Al knows the ins and outs of SEO better than most. We first met at Digital Summit in Dallas, and this conversation felt like […]
Choosing the Right Marketing Platforms for Your Brand
When it comes to marketing, the age-old question of “Where should we post?” can make or break a brand’s strategy. The recent video “Say It, Don’t Spray It” cuts through the noise with essential advice: be strategic with your platform choices. Here’s a breakdown of how to make sure your brand is where it needs […]
HMBT #292: Before the Funnel
In this episode, Hank and Bolaji discuss effective demand generation strategies where they emphasize the importance of understanding audience needs, creating engaging content, and fostering brand affinity before guiding potential customers into the marketing funnel. Highlights: 🎙️ Engaging Content: Craft content that resonates with the audience, placing them at the center of the narrative. 🛠️ […]