The Digital Slice

Brad Friedman
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The Digital Slice Podcast is the podcast that brings you a slice of the digital marketing news, tools and tactics you need to succeed.

  1. The One Growth Lever Service Businesses Ignore

    18h ago

    The One Growth Lever Service Businesses Ignore

    Most service-based businesses use the same software and the same playbook, hoping efficiency alone will create a competitive edge. Join Brad Friedman and Ghazenfer Mansoor as they break down how AI automation, process mapping, and proprietary technology can help service-based businesses improve efficiency, increase valuation, and prepare for a stronger exit so you can build a more scalable, defensible company. Ghazenfer Mansoor is a founder, author, and tech strategist who helps businesses unlock significant growth through AI and custom software. He is the CEO of Technology Rivers, a software development firm that builds HIPAA-compliant healthcare platforms, SaaS products, and internal tools that automate operations and increase valuation, especially for service-based and regulated industries. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai And, if it's your first time purchasing, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months.

    26 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Morning Brew Daily

    18h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: Morning Brew Daily

    Introducing Chinese AI Model Closes Gap on US & African Teams Surprise at the World Cup from Morning Brew Daily. Follow the show: Morning Brew Daily #877: Chinese AI models are beginning to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI, threatening America’s top spot in the AI game. NASA races to save a telescope that is falling back down to Earth. Nine out of 10 African teams have advanced in the World Cup. The fall of Spirit Airlines has caused a travel boom for the bus industry. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/brew-performance-revue-2026?utm_campaign=performance_revue_2026&utm_source=mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 80% Of Healthcare Marketing Budgets Get Wasted: What Smart Practices Do

    Jun 9

    80% Of Healthcare Marketing Budgets Get Wasted: What Smart Practices Do

    80% of healthcare marketing budgets are burning money. Here's what actually works — and it's not billboards. Join Brad Friedman and Rob Odell as they discuss why so many healthcare marketing dollars get wasted, how educational videos build trust, and what better lead follow-up looks like so you can create a more effective patient acquisition system for your practice. Rob Odell is the owner of wpDuo and a revenue infrastructure specialist who helps medical practices, particularly in ophthalmology and dental, transform their marketing into scalable patient acquisition engines. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai And, if it's your first time purchasing, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months.

    28 min
  4. Small Businesses Must Start Using AI Today

    May 19

    Small Businesses Must Start Using AI Today

    As AI moves faster than most businesses can adapt, the real challenge is using it to gain an edge without losing the human thinking and judgment that make us valuable. To do this, we've got to start using AI today. Join Brad Friedman and Bruce Randall as they explore how businesses can start using AI, what AI is already changing in the workplace, and why human awareness, ethics, and critical thinking matter more than ever, so you can adopt AI strategically without losing your competitive edge or your humanity. Bruce Randall bridges advanced technology and human awareness. With 25+ years in leadership roles at startups, Oracle Cloud, and AT&T, he has guided organizations through AI-driven transformation, cloud strategy, and large-scale innovation. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai And, if it's your first time purchasing, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode.

    25 min
  5. The Reputation Strategy That Turns Reviews Into Real Growth

    May 12

    The Reputation Strategy That Turns Reviews Into Real Growth

    If your business is collecting reviews without a clear strategy, you could be leaving visibility, trust, and revenue on the table. Join Brad Friedman and George Swetlitz as they discuss how reviews, responses, sentiment analysis, and AI can strengthen your reputation management strategy so you can improve visibility, win more customers, and keep them coming back.  George Swetlitz is the Co-Founder of RightResponse AI, a reputation management platform designed to help location-based businesses drive customer growth. RightResponse AI uses advanced AI to help businesses grow by improving review management, delivering deeper review insights, and strengthening understanding of the competitive environment, all focused on driving customer acquisition and retention. George's approach to AI is grounded in operational experience, with a focus on creating practical solutions that deliver measurable results. A graduate of Harvard Business School, George is a seasoned operator who understands how to grow organizations both organically and through smart systems. His expertise lies at the intersection of applied AI, customer acquisition, and local marketing. always with a focus on results, not theory. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at friedmansocialmedia.com/magai. And if it's your first purchase, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode.

    29 min
  6. Your Paid Ads Aren't Working Even If You're Getting Clicks

    May 5

    Your Paid Ads Aren't Working Even If You're Getting Clicks

    Paid ads can waste money quickly when tracking is broken, goals are fuzzy, and data never makes it back to the platforms. Join Brad Friedman and Andy Janaitis as they break down how to build smarter Google and Meta ad campaigns with better measurement, stronger attribution, and more realistic strategies for small businesses so you can spend more confidently and grow profitably. Andy is the founder and chief strategist of PPC Pitbulls, a boutique digital marketing agency that helps small businesses grow past 7 figures using Google and Meta Ads. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai If it's your first purchase, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode.

    27 min
  7. Stop Chasing Leads And Start Measuring What Actually Makes Money

    Apr 28

    Stop Chasing Leads And Start Measuring What Actually Makes Money

    What if your marketing failed because you tested too much at once? Too many marketers test too many variables, chase the wrong metrics, and end up with data they can't actually use to make better decisions. Join Brad Friedman and Kenny Ridgell as they discuss how to apply the scientific method to marketing, simplify reporting, connect marketing to sales, and adapt to AI-driven search so you can make smarter decisions with cleaner data and better outcomes. Kenny Ridgell is a data-driven marketing entrepreneur who has spent the better part of a decade merging art, science, and innovation into measurable growth strategies for his clients. He is also the Founder & CEO of Ridge Media, a firm that stands apart by applying the scientific method to the marketing landscape. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai And, if it's your first time purchasing, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode.

    27 min
  8. Episode 232 Your Ad Dashboard Is Lying To You! Here's Why

    Apr 21

    Episode 232 Your Ad Dashboard Is Lying To You! Here's Why

    What if the numbers you trust most are sending you in the wrong direction? If you trust platform-reported results without testing them, you may optimize spend around the wrong metrics and miss what actually drives customers. Join Brad Friedman and Justin Rashidi as they explore data-driven marketing, digital ads, and Justin's uniquely scientific approach to marketing so you can make better measurement decisions, allocate budget more intelligently, and improve results. If you have ever made marketing decisions based on surface-level metrics, this conversation will challenge how you measure success and help you focus on what really matters. Justin Rashidi is the founder of SeedX, a consultancy that helps medium to mid-market companies improve performance across data, sales, and marketing. In this episode, he explains how scientific thinking and hypothesis-driven testing can help marketers validate what is really happening inside the business. With a background rooted in science and engineering, Justin brings a rigorous, data-first mindset to modern marketing. He focuses on helping companies separate platform claims from actual business impact so teams can make smarter decisions about attribution, budget allocation, and growth. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai. And, if it's your first time purchasing, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode.

    25 min
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The Digital Slice Podcast is the podcast that brings you a slice of the digital marketing news, tools and tactics you need to succeed.

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  • Creator
    Brad Friedman
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Friedman Group, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Digital Slice