S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing

The Seasoned Marketer
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Welcome to the S.O.B. Marketing Podcast! Hey there, small business owners. We’re Chelsea and Vivian, your go-to marketing sisters, ready to help your S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) thrive. On our podcast, we share real talk and no-nonsense advice on what actually works in the world of marketing. From digital marketing tips and social media strategies to branding secrets, we cover it all. Our mission is to keep the conversation honest, fun, and packed with practical tips you can use right away. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, join us for expert insights, relatable stories, and a good dose of sisterly banter. Subscribe now and let’s grow your small business together with the S.O.B. Marketing Podcast!

  1. 3d ago

    Do You Really Want to Be the Face of Your Business?

    If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be the face of your business, constantly creating content, sharing your life, and putting yourself out there, this episode is for you. We dig into the personal brand vs. logo-led brand debate and the bigger question behind it: What kind of business do you actually want to build? A small business that is built around you or a small business that is able to stand on its own? Because building a personal brand isn't just a marketing decision, it's a business and lifestyle decision, too.

  2. Sep 24

    Is Your Business Showing Up on ChatGPT or other AI Chatbots? Here's How to Find Out

    Even if you personally aren't a fan of AI Chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, or Grok - you WANT your small business to get recommended in their search results because that can lead to more sales.  But how do you even start to measure your AI "visibility"? In this episode, we share a four-lens framework for figuring out whether your business is showing up in AI chatbots like Google AI Overview, ChatGPT, Claude, and more. If you're a small business owner who wants to stay visible, stay informed, and stay ahead of what your customers are doing - listen to this episode. You'll get a clear, practical starting point for understanding how AI might already be affecting your business.

  3. Sep 17

    Google Search Console Is Changing: What Small Business Owners Need to Know in 2026

    Google Search Console just got a lot more interesting for small business owners. Google is giving businesses new insight into how their content shows up across search and that includes the growing connection between your website, social media content, and the way people discover you in search. In this episode, we discuss Google Search Console - what it is, why small business owners need to be using it and the 2026 update that'll convince you to start using Google Search Console immediately (if you're not already). If you want to see how well your website and social media content is working to attract people to your business, this episode is for you.

  4. Sep 10

    Why Should Anyone Shop with You on Small Business Saturday?

    Small Business Saturday is a fabulous opportunity to increase your sales, but it's not enough to ask people to shop with you just because you're a small business! In this episode, we share questions you can ask to help you identify what makes your product, service, or experience different and how you can give shoppers a real reason to choose you before the holiday rush hits. If you’re a small business owner planning on participating in Small Business Saturday or trying to get ahead of the holiday season, this episode is for you!

  5. Sep 3

    Small Business Saturday is Coming - Are You Ready?

    There is MONEY to be made on Small Business Saturday! Estimates are that around 62.7 million people shop in-store and about 63 million people shop online. While this episode was originally shared in 2023, the strategies we share to increase sales during this small business specific holiday are more relevant than ever in 2026. Listen as we share practical planning tips, marketing strategies, and the importance of using data to drive your decisions to maximize success during the holiday season.   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.   Want to talk marketing with us? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes: A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals (Vivian & Chelsea) to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.  An extensive library of tutorials  A community of like minded small owned businesses Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob  ____________________ Chapters: 03:05 Understanding Small Business Saturday 08:53 Planning for Small Business Saturday 09:45 Omnichannel Marketing Strategies 16:51 Creating a Seamless Customer Experience 17:51 Preparing Your Marketing Campaign 21:05 Leveraging Email Marketing 24:27 Personalization in Marketing 32:07 Inventory Management for Seasonal Sales 34:04 Competing with Black Friday Sales 40:54 The Power of Gift Cards 44:06 Maximizing Visibility for Small Business Saturday ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact  Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing  𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/ Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog  Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt    ____________________ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com   This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here: **Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer **Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer **Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer   COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

  6. Aug 27

    What To Do When People Ask Your Business for Free Stuff

    Small business owners get asked for free donations all the time from non-profits, event-organizers, influencers, and even family and friends - but when (if ever) does it make sense to actually say YES? In this episode, we discuss how to approach requests for free stuff from a marketing perspective and get honest about how you can decide when to say yes, when to turn down a request or when you may want to entertain the request.    If you are a small business owner who is tired of being asked for freebies or want a better way to properly evaluate these potential marketing opportunities, this conversation is for you!   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.   Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes: An extensive library of tutorials  A community of like minded small owned businesses Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.  Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob  ____________________ Chapters: 00:00 Why free requests can wear small business owners down 04:14 Marketing Hot Take 04:33 Why friends shouldn’t expect free products 07:31 Set boundaries and treat donations like marketing 09:11 How to say no without burning bridges 13:40 If you say yes, set clear expectations 22:22 Ask for analytics and track the return ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact  Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing  𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/ Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog  Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt    ____________________ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com   This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here: **Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer **Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer **Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer   COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

  7. Aug 20

    Vendor Market Red Flags: Do NOT ignore these!

    Vendor markets can be a goldmine for small businesses - OR a total waste of your time, money, and inventory. Over the years, we've learned there are a few red flags you can look for to help you determine whether participating in a specific fair, pop-up, craft show, farmers market or community event will be worth the deposit and time commitment. If you sell products, plan to promote your small business at these types of events, or are gearing up for the busy holiday shopping season - this conversation may save you from making an expensive mistake!   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.   Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes: An extensive library of tutorials  A community of like minded small owned businesses Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.  Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

  8. Aug 13

    Should You Still Avoid Boosting Facbook or Instagram Posts?

    Meta has updated their "Boost Post" options recently, which means we need to reassess whether our "NEVER BOOST A POST" advice still holds true in 2026. If you’ve ever wondered whether that little “Boost Post” button is worth your money, in this episode we'll cover: - how boosting works now in 2026 across Meta’s platforms - what targeting options are finally available - why call-to-action buttons and audience selection change the conversation - when boosting a post can be a smart We'll also get practical about the stuff most people overlook, including why Apple users should avoid boosting inside the app if they don’t want to pay extra fees.   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.   Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes: An extensive library of tutorials  A community of like minded small owned businesses Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.  Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob  ____________________ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the SOB Marketing Podcast  03:46 Why we keep revisiting marketing advice as platforms change 05:15 Chelsea's Marketing Hot Take 06:07 Defining boosting posts on Facebook and Instagram 07:39 What small business owners usually want from a boosted post 08:16 The old problem with boosted posts reaching the wrong people 10:09 Why promoting to everyone is less effective than targeting buyers 11:39 How Meta has changed boosting in 2026 13:16 New goals, CTA buttons, and targeting options 15:22 When boosting can be a helpful first step for overwhelmed business owners 17:12 Using boosting as a quick test before building a full campaign 19:33 The Apple surcharge if you boost from the app 23:01 Final verdict ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact  Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing  𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/ Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog  Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt    ____________________ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com   This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here: **Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer **Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer **Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer   COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

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Welcome to the S.O.B. Marketing Podcast! Hey there, small business owners. We’re Chelsea and Vivian, your go-to marketing sisters, ready to help your S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) thrive. On our podcast, we share real talk and no-nonsense advice on what actually works in the world of marketing. From digital marketing tips and social media strategies to branding secrets, we cover it all. Our mission is to keep the conversation honest, fun, and packed with practical tips you can use right away. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, join us for expert insights, relatable stories, and a good dose of sisterly banter. Subscribe now and let’s grow your small business together with the S.O.B. Marketing Podcast!

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