HMBT #309: AI Rider
When you think of industries leading the charge in creative marketing, insurance usually isn’t the first one that comes to mind. Most of us tend to ignore the daily barrage of commercial ads, but building a brand that actually converts local clients takes more than a catchy slogan. In this episode, I sit down with […]
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 Ultimate Power Relationship: Why Operations, Sales and Marketing Need to Sync Up to Win Customers
I have worked in sales, marketing, and support for a long time. More recently, my focus has been in operations, the glue that holds everything together. Based on my experience and observations, I know that more and more organizations need to improve the relationship and communications between the teams for better overall results. We have […]
HMBT #308: Junk Mail King
Marketing is moving faster than ever, and if you are a solopreneur or a corporate professional, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of new tech tools popping up daily. I wanted to sit down with someone who has seen the industry evolve from the ground up. In this episode of the […]
HMBT #307: Marperations
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dana Newell from Benton Newell Communications. Dana is a rare executive “unicorn,” operating as both a fractional CMO and COO to help organizations scale smoothly. While we usually talk about how to get more marketing content and campaigns out the door, Dana brought a perspective we’ve never […]
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 […]