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 […]
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 #312: Your Cookie Wiretapped Me
Business law might not sound like the spiciest topic we tackle on the podcast, but it might be one of the most critical. Too many entrepreneurs rush into the market excited to build, only to rely on advice from a friend or a quick prompt from an LLM. Before they know it, they are facing […]
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 Your Personal Brand Is Your Greatest Asset in 2026
For 16 years, I gave my time, energy, and passion to the corporate tech world. I helped thousands of businesses fix broken automations, understand email deliverability, and optimize their digital marketing strategies. During that entire stretch, something else was quietly happening on nights, weekends, and early mornings. I was building my own brand. I launched […]
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 […]
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 #290: Saucy Shrimp
In this episode, I speak with Adam Tsang, a serial entrepreneur with various business ventures including restaurants, a media production company, a PR firm, and an e-commerce product. Adam discusses his journey from owning a single restaurant to managing multiple businesses, emphasizing the importance of people and processes. He shares insights on identifying entrepreneurial talent, […]
HMBT #284: The Best Way to Grow
In this episode, I am joined by Jennifer Best, Vice President of Marketing at AAE Speakers Bureau. Under her leadership in 2022, AAE launched the inaugural Speaking Industry Benchmark Report, bringing transparency to the speaker booking process between both the meeting organizers who book them and the speakers who delight audiences. Top Takeaways: Remember, public […]
HMBT #283: All The Things
In this episode, I speak with George Kocher about growing a business. Key takeaways: Overall, this content provides insights into the mindset and strategies needed to successfully grow a business and improve marketing campaigns, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, analysis, and authenticity. George Kocher is a data-driven leader with experience building and managing high-performance sales […]