Garlic Marketing Show

Video Marketing Expert Ian Garlic discusses whats working RIGHT now with top marketers, their stories of failure and success. Ian also works live to create video marketing strategies.

In a world full of business “Gurus” and “marketing experts” one man seeks the latest marketing techniques that are actually working, plus finds the real stories of triumph and failure from those REALLY doing it. Guests like #1 Marketer Neil Patel, Tucker Max, Ryan Deiss from Digital Marketer, Michael Port and many, many more… Ian Garlic has hands on helped hundreds of businesses with marketing strategy and execution. As CEO of authenticWEB, Ian launched hundreds of websites, produced even more online videos, and also been through the ringer a few times. Mr.Garlic knows the online marketing techniques that work for REAL businesses and will help to save time and money on the road to happiness. Inspiring stories of business triumph and failure, cutting edge video marketing techniques, secrets to global domination and a sexy voice all rolled into... The Garlic Marketing Show.. PS There might be some food talk but it’s not guaranteed... PPS Garlic doesn’t really stink. Neither should your marketing..... PPPS I don’t like when people overuse Post Scripts. And #hashtags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 8H AGO

    Sales Strategy for CPAs, Lawyers, & Financial Advisors: This 30-Day System Drove 300% Growth

    Why do accounting firms work 70-80-hour workweeks during tax season, only to lose most of their leads anyway? Kristen McGarr, Founder and CSMO of Adroit Insights, breaks down a practical sales strategy for accountants that stabilizes growth within 30 days. She shares how a four-person accounting firm nearly tripled revenue while reducing weekly workload from 70 to 80 hours down to 50 to 60. Why 70 to 80 percent of leads often fall off during tax season, and how that creates unpredictable revenue cycles that make hiring and forecasting difficult Instead of selling harder, the firm built a simple system that delivered consistent outreach, stronger referrals, and up to 300% growth. This is part three of a series focused on helping accounting firms build predictable revenue without losing control during tax season. What You’ll Learn:Why 70–80% of accounting leads fall off during tax seasonHow the sales rollercoaster hurts recurring revenueWhat the “Rule of Doubles” means for follow-up timingWhy most firms use a CRM without having a real sales processHow a 30-day system can stabilize growth and forecastingWhy automation should support people, not replace personalizationHow pipeline visibility builds confidence and reduces overworkWhat changed inside a four-person firm that led to 300% growth Learn More from Kristen McGarrNeed help fixing a CRM that sits unused or building a process that works during tax season? Learn more about Kristen McGarr and Adroit Insights: https://adroitinsights.com Follow Kristen for CRM implementation guidance built for accounting firms LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristendivineymcgarr Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  2. 2D AGO

    How a 250 Person Accounting Firm Grew 35% in 15 Months Using a CRM | Kristen McGarr, Adroit Insights

    Why do large accounting firms lose visibility as they grow? How does this happen even with more people, more data, and more tools? Kristen McGarr, Founder and CSMO of Adroit Insights, explains why choosing a CRM for accountants often fails when firms focus on tools instead of behavior. She also shows why the best CRM for accountants must support how teams actually sell and serve clients. Despite complex reports and spreadsheets, leadership lacked clear answers on the sales cycle, close rates, and capacity. Kristen shows how a shared CRM replaced scattered tracking and exposed missed opportunities. This is episode two of a three-part series on CRM systems for accounting firms. What You’ll Learn:Why CRM adoption breaks down as accounting firms growHow missed follow-ups start when teams rely on spreadsheetsWhy pipeline visibility matters more than complex reportsHow CRM visibility improves forecasting and capacity planningWhat helped one firm achieve 35 percent growth in 15 months Learn More from Kristen McGarrNeed help choosing or fixing a CRM for your accounting firm? Visit Adroit Insights: https://adroitinsights.com Follow Kristen McGarr for practical CRM guidance for accounting firms LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristendivineymcgarr Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  3. 4D AGO

    How to choose the right CRM for your accounting, financial or law firm and avoid massive mistakes

    Why do accounting firms often struggle to scale, even when referrals keep coming in? Kristen McGarr, Founder and CSMO of Adroit Insights, explains why CRM systems fail for accounting and financial firms. She also explains how an incorrect setup can quietly lead to missed follow-ups, lost clients, and inaccurate forecasting. The conversation explores how firms often rely on custom technology installations or industry-specific tools that appear impressive but fail in real-world use, especially during busy tax seasons. She explains why CRM success starts with a revenue strategy, not technology. She walks through common mistakes, including over-automation, early implementation, and choosing systems that do not support the full client lifecycle. The episode also covers why accountants often run their own firms without clear forecasting visibility and how that creates blind spots in hiring, marketing, and sales decisions. This episode is part one of a three-part series focused on helping accounting firms grow without losing control during peak season. What You’ll Learn:Why most CRM systems fail inside accounting firmsHow missed follow-ups start during busy tax seasonsWhy CRM should manage the full client lifecycleThe risk of over-automating too earlyHow does better CRM visibility improve forecastingWhat makes CRM adoption actually stick Learn More from Kristen McGarrNeed help choosing or fixing a CRM for your accounting firm? Visit Adroit Insights: https://adroitinsights.com Follow Kristen McGarr for practical CRM guidance for accounting firms LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristendivineymcgarr Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  4. FEB 18

    What Still Works in SEO After 30 Years of Algorithm Changes with White-Label SEO Expert Mark Herre

    If rankings go up but phone calls do not, what did SEO really accomplish? SEO is changing fast with AI and new search behavior, but most clients still judge success the same way. Phone calls. Traffic. Real performance they can see and understand. CEO and Founder Mark Herre of SEOgame explains why SEO fundamentals have not changed as much as people think. He breaks down what actually keeps agencies profitable and clients paying month after month. From Google Business Profiles and local rankings to attribution and performance reporting, Mark explains why results matter more than tactics. Mark also explains how agencies working with attorneys, dentists, and other high-ticket local businesses can position SEO as a long-term growth engine rather than a short-term experiment. He shares why performance storytelling, not checklists, is what builds trust and creates lifetime clients, and how AI search is becoming the next layer that agencies must track as we move into 2026. What You’ll Learn:Why SEO rankings alone do not keep clients long-termWhat business owners actually look for when judging SEO successHow Google Business Profiles still drive high-value local leadsThe three core SEO pillars that continue to work in competitive marketsHow performance reporting builds trust and improves retentionWhy AI search is becoming a fourth layer, agencies must trackHow agencies turn SEO results into lifetime client relationshipsConnect with Mark Herre:Learn more about SEOgame and white-label SEO for agencies: https://seogame.com Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seogame/ Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  5. 12/18/2025

    How Bold Positioning Helps You Attract Better Clients With David Newman

    How do you build a business that instantly attracts the right clients by showing exactly who you are and what you stand for? Author and strategist David Newman breaks down how entrepreneurs, CEOs, and expert-driven businesses can rise above the noise by taking bold positions, telling the truth their industry avoids, and repelling the wrong clients so the right ones show up ready to buy. In his new book Market Eminence, David explains why most companies stay stuck in vanilla messaging, how fear of “repelling” slows growth, and what actually happens when you finally stop chasing and start sorting. David shows how to develop a strong point of view, shift beliefs in your industry, and create a brand that sparks the reaction every entrepreneur wants to hear: He shares the stories, frameworks, and exercises behind Market Eminence. This includes the whiteboard method he uses with leadership teams, the bravery step required to move from ideas to implementation, and the three questions that unlock a powerful contrarian stance. If your business feels too close to your competitors or your message is starting to blend in, this conversation will help you stand out. It shows the path to attracting clients who already believe in your approach. What You’ll Learn:How to attract right-fit clients by taking a bold standWhy repelling the wrong clients strengthens your brandHow to shift from chasing prospects to filtering for the best onesWhy bland messaging keeps businesses stuckHow to build a contrarian point of view that resonatesThe three questions that help you stand out in any market Connect with David Newman:Access bonus chapters, worksheets, training videos, and AI prompts: https://www.MarketEminence.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjnewman/ Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  6. 12/03/2025

    Stop Company Stalling With Clear Strategy and Aligned Leadership Teams With Stuart Wachs

    What does it really take to turn a stalled company into a high-performing organization? Growth Coach Stuart Wachs, founder of IMP Group, breaks down the exact framework leaders need to create clarity, align their teams, and drive consistent business growth.  With decades of experience as a CEO, COO, nonprofit executive, and founder, Stuart has turned around struggling organizations. He understands the patterns that cause businesses to stall and the systems required to fix them. Today, Stuart coaches leaders using the Metronomics system to help them build strong leadership teams, set strategic priorities, and execute with confidence. He explains why companies stall, how to identify true A-players, and the critical role purpose, values, and clarity play in long-term success. If your business is stuck, overwhelmed by shiny objects, or missing alignment at the leadership level, this conversation is your roadmap to predictable growth. What You’ll Learn:How Metronomics creates clarity and alignmentWhy companies hit plateaus and how to fix themThe impact of A player leadership teamsWhy purpose and values drive better decisionsThe four systems behind predictable growthWhy real growth begins with one clear plan Connect with Stuart Wachs & The Impact Group:Website: https://www.impgp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-wachs/ Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  7. 11/19/2025

    AI experts Mark Kashef and Taha El Harti reveal 3 best ways to use AI to grow your business NOW

    How are today’s smartest entrepreneurs using AI to grow faster and work smarter? Stay up to date on the latest on YouTube and AI by clicking here https://youtube.com/@GarlicVideo?si=JSz6_V_qMJijhyXW?sub_confirmation=1 Entrepreneurs Mark Kashef and Taha El Harti, AI community leaders of Early AI-dopters, share how smart business owners are using AI to save time, systematize workflows, and strengthen human connection not replace it. With years of experience helping entrepreneurs adopt AI effectively, Mark and Taha break down why most businesses fail to get results and what early adopters are doing differently. They reveal how to systematize before automating, why authenticity will always beat synthetic content, and how to turn AI into a real competitive advantage in 2025 and beyond. If you’ve been overwhelmed by all the new AI tools, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives business growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why 80% of businesses are still using AI the wrong wayThe difference between automation and real systemizationHow to use AI without losing the human touchWhy data, not hype, should drive your AI strategyHow early adopters are saving hours and scaling faster Connect with Mark & Taha:Early AI-dopters Community: https://www.skool.com/earlyaidopters/about?ref=48de53e500664602aab7adb1e7503c81 Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  8. 10/15/2025

    How to Avoid Burnout While Scaling Your Business with Dan Kuschell’s Recalibration Method

    As an entrepreneur, when was the last time you stepped back to recalibrate? As Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Breakthrough3X, Dan Kuschell reveals how he went from near burnout to building and selling multiple companies and why most entrepreneurs are growing the wrong way. With 30+ years of experience building and selling companies, he knows how to spot blind spots and turn them into opportunities for growth. Dan shares the frameworks and mindset shifts that saved his health, transformed his business, and created lasting impact. From rethinking the “know, like, trust” formula to building a 7-figure business with just 400 followers, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about growth. Dan breaks down the 5 pillars every business owner needs to scale simply, why automation without personalization is dangerous, and the quick 8-word exercise that can clarify your message instantly. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or small business owner, this episode will show you how to play bigger without burning out. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why the popular “know, like, trust” formula is a lie — and what actually worksThe 8-word exercise that instantly sharpens your messageHow one entrepreneur built a 7-figure business with just 400 followersThe 5-pillar system to identify where your business is stuckWhy automation without personalization will kill your growthHow partnerships can protect and scale your business Connect with Dan Kuschell:Email: dan@breakthrough3x.com Website: https://breakthrough3x.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankuschell Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
4.9
out of 5
64 Ratings

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In a world full of business “Gurus” and “marketing experts” one man seeks the latest marketing techniques that are actually working, plus finds the real stories of triumph and failure from those REALLY doing it. Guests like #1 Marketer Neil Patel, Tucker Max, Ryan Deiss from Digital Marketer, Michael Port and many, many more… Ian Garlic has hands on helped hundreds of businesses with marketing strategy and execution. As CEO of authenticWEB, Ian launched hundreds of websites, produced even more online videos, and also been through the ringer a few times. Mr.Garlic knows the online marketing techniques that work for REAL businesses and will help to save time and money on the road to happiness. Inspiring stories of business triumph and failure, cutting edge video marketing techniques, secrets to global domination and a sexy voice all rolled into... The Garlic Marketing Show.. PS There might be some food talk but it’s not guaranteed... PPS Garlic doesn’t really stink. Neither should your marketing..... PPPS I don’t like when people overuse Post Scripts. And #hashtags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.