Fractal Marketing - with Gerard Doyle Gerard Doyle

Every startup founder seems to share one fear: that someone will steal their business idea.

In this podcast, Gerard will discuss why having your business copied can be a good thing. If someone wants to copy your startup idea, it means it's desirable and validated by the market. Build a strong brand to defend your early-mover advantage and stand out from the competition.

Good products fail all the time – when they’re not marketed properly.

In this episode, Gerard discusses how a product’s success depends on a combination of factors, including effective marketing. You can't kid yourself into thinking a better product is all you need. Instead, understanding your customers, building a strong brand, and using the right marketing techniques to reach them is the best way to establish your product in the market.

There’s one thing that so many startups miss when first getting started: being small can be a big advantage.

In this podcast, Gerard discusses how acting like a big company can often cause customers to avoid interacting with you, and presenting yourself authentically can be one of the biggest drivers of growth for small businesses.

What sounds more successful: a company that tricks you into wanting their product, or a company that’s been steadily providing a useful service since 1972?

In this podcast, Gerard discusses how marketing is often misunderstood as a means to trick customers into buying a product or service. However, effective marketing is actually about understanding the needs and desires of the target audience, highlighting the unique benefits of a product or service, and building trust and relationships with customers. Honesty and transparency in marketing are core tenants that will always result in beneficial customer relationships.

Ever tried to cancel your gym membership and just ended up frustrated? Did you then tell everyone you met about how crappy the gym was?

In this episode, Gerard explores why making it easy for customers to leave can actually boost your success and help build a high-quality user base. In a world full of grabby gyms and Netflix-style “are you sure you want to cancel” emails, this surprisingly innovative strategy is a breath of fresh air for customers.

What sounds better: marketing that loudly bludgeons you over the head with its message, or something that calmly integrates into everyday life?

In this episode, Gerard discusses how the best marketing is subtle and unobtrusive, seamlessly blending into daily life. Native and experiential marketing techniques are less annoying, more enjoyable, and builds trust and credibility with target customers.