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Insightful interviews with authors, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share valuable marketing tips, growth strategies, and resources. Hosted by John Jantsch, one of America's top small business marketing experts, this show is dedicated to helping you craft effective marketing strategies that will grow your business. Whether you're a small business owner, marketing professional, or marketing agency owner, you'll gain valuable insights and actionable advice on topics such as marketing strategy, consulting, social media marketing, content marketing, SEO, email marketing, lead generation, business management, entrepreneurship and much more. With over 900 episodes since its inception in 2005, The Duct Tape Marketing podcast is your go-to resource for all things marketing or business growth. Join us each week as we dive into the latest marketing trends and strategies that will help you achieve your business goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Tune in to The Duct Tape Marketing podcast and start listening today!

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast John Jantsch

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    • 4.6 • 229 Ratings

Insightful interviews with authors, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share valuable marketing tips, growth strategies, and resources. Hosted by John Jantsch, one of America's top small business marketing experts, this show is dedicated to helping you craft effective marketing strategies that will grow your business. Whether you're a small business owner, marketing professional, or marketing agency owner, you'll gain valuable insights and actionable advice on topics such as marketing strategy, consulting, social media marketing, content marketing, SEO, email marketing, lead generation, business management, entrepreneurship and much more. With over 900 episodes since its inception in 2005, The Duct Tape Marketing podcast is your go-to resource for all things marketing or business growth. Join us each week as we dive into the latest marketing trends and strategies that will help you achieve your business goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Tune in to The Duct Tape Marketing podcast and start listening today!

    Embracing Mortality: How to Live a Life Without Regret

    Embracing Mortality: How to Live a Life Without Regret

    In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Jodi Wellman, an expert in positive psychology and author of You Only Die Once: How to Make it to the End with No Regrets. Wellman is known for her unique approach to living a life free from regrets by embracing our mortality and using it as a catalyst for meaningful change. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on how to live a life that is not only full but astonishingly alive.
    Jodi Wellman’s journey into existential exploration and positive psychology provides listeners practical tools and motivational strategies for making the most of every moment. She emphasizes that confronting our mortality can lead to a profound shift in prioritizing and approaching our lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a more intentional and regret-free life.
     
     
    Key Takeaways
    You're only young once, says John Craige, but I often wonder: How often are you old? Alluring, yet taboo. Compared to other cultures, On this side of the planet, we’re usually weird about the subject of Death.
    According to this episode’s guest, It all starts with our denial. In her Tibetan Book of Death but with humor, Jodi Wellman reveals how embracing our mortality can be a powerful motivator for living fully without regrets with You Only Die Once. She emphasizes balancing vitality with meaning, setting anticipatory goals, and the importance of community and accountability in achieving a fulfilling life. Stick with us and learn how we can transform our lives into an astonishingly vibrant journey by making bold choices and integrating pleasure and purpose into our routines.
     

    • 22 min
    Marketing For Supervillains

    Marketing For Supervillains

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    In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Jesse Wroblewski, the founder and CEO of a New York-based marketing agency and the author of Marketing for Supervillains: Diabolical Tips on Differentiation, Decommoditization, and World Domination. He has close to 30 years of experience in the marketing industry and has been featured in prominent media outlets like Rolling Stone and Fangoria. Known for his offbeat yet practical approach, he shares proven differentiation strategies that help businesses stand out in any market.
     
    Key Takeaways
    Jesse Wroblewski highlights the importance of adopting a supervillain mindset to differentiate your brand. He explains that smaller businesses should use creativity and wit to compete with more prominent, established brands rather than trying to outspend them. He emphasizes the value of polarization in marketing, stating that being loved by a few is better than being mediocre to many. He also introduces his “universe of differentiation” concept, outlining practical ways to stand out in a crowded market.
    Authenticity is crucial for successful differentiation, and brands should align their unique selling propositions with their core values and strengths.
     
    More About Jesse Wroblewski:


    Connect with Jesse Wroblewski on LinkedIn - decommoditized.com/

    Visit his Website - decommoditized.com/

    Grab a Copy of Marketing For Supervillains - amazon.com/Marketing-SuperVillains-Diabolical-Differentiation-Decommoditization/dp/B0CLBNDVLF/?tag=mfsvwebsite

    Check out his Youtube - youtube.com/channel/UC5hCtafiRpMWtD6dUI4yYQw


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    Connect with John Jantsch on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing/
    Are you stuck trying to figure out your marketing strategy? Get Your Free AI Prompts To Build A Marketing Strategy HERE - dtm.world/freeprompts

    • 23 min
    Transform Your Leadership: The Power of Thoughtfully Fit

    Transform Your Leadership: The Power of Thoughtfully Fit

    In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Darcy Luoma, an expert on leadership and personal development. Author of Thoughtfully Fit® and Certified Speaking Professional, Darcy Luoma is a highly sought-after coach and speaker who has worked with over five hundred organizations in forty-eight industries to create high-performing people and teams. The concept of "Thoughtfully Fit" is a framework designed to help individuals and teams enhance their performance and navigate challenges with greater agility. This episode is packed with rare insights on transforming any agency’s leadership approach by integrating thoughtful practices into your daily routines and organizational culture.


    Key Takeaways

    Darcy Luoma explains the “Thoughtfully Fit" framework, emphasizing self-awareness, agility, self-management, and building stronger interpersonal relationships. 

    Our conversation provides practical tips for integrating the "Thoughtfully Fit" principles into your daily leadership practices. These tips help leaders at all levels foster a more thoughtful and practical approach to managing teams.

    She also highlights the broader implications of adopting this mindset, including personal growth and a more fulfilling professional life. By focusing on thoughtful practices, leaders can achieve a balance that enhances their personal and organizational success. Leaders can improve decision-making, adaptability, and team dynamics by reflecting on their actions and fostering a collaborative environment.

    More about  Darcy Luoma

    Visit her Website - darcyluoma.com/
    Check out her LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/darcyluoma/
    Grab a copy of Thoughtfully Fit: Your Training Plan for Life and Business Success - amzn.to/3RpeLNp

    • 23 min
    Hypothesis-Driven Growth: How to Turn Data into Revenue

    Hypothesis-Driven Growth: How to Turn Data into Revenue

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    In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Doug Davidoff, the founder and CEO of Lift Enablement and the author of The Revenue Acceleration Framework. Dough Davidoff brings over 20 years of experience advising small and mid-market companies focused on significant growth. Known for his no-nonsense approach, he combines real-world research with systems design to develop effective business and growth strategies. In our conversation, Doug Davidoff defined the concept of hypothesis-driven growth and explained how businesses can leverage this approach to turn data into revenue.

    Key Takeaways
    Dough Davidoff emphasizes the importance of hypothesis-driven growth, where businesses form hypotheses, test them, and learn from the outcomes to make data-driven decisions. He distinguishes between speed and velocity, highlighting that true progress comes from moving in the right direction. A strong Rev Ops function is crucial for optimizing revenue generation, enabling marketing, sales, and customer success teams to work cohesively. While embracing organizational silos, he stresses the need for proper context and communication. Companies can use well-designed frameworks to align strategies across departments, ensuring consistent and scalable business growth.
     
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    Connect with John Jantsch on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing/
    Stuck trying to figure out your marketing strategy? Get Your Free AI Prompts To Build A Marketing Strategy HERE - dtm.world/freeprompts

    More About Doug Davidoff:



    Connect with Doug Davidoff on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/doug-davidoff-76396b1/

    Visit his Website - liftenablement.com/

    Grab a Copy of The Revenue Acceleration Framework: A Proven Roadmap to Transform and Dynamically Grow Your Business - amzn.to/45BVkqJ

     

    • 22 min
    How Music Transformed My Business Approach

    How Music Transformed My Business Approach

    In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Stephanie Sammons, a certified financial planner and accomplished singer-songwriter. Sammons shares her unique journey, from a successful career in financial advisory to embracing her passion for music. Her story exemplifies how following one's passion can lead to unexpected synergies and a more fulfilling professional life.

    Key Takeaways
    Stephanie Sammons shares her journey of embracing her “passion” (as most people in the industry detest calling it) for music alongside her financial planning career, highlighting the courage needed to pursue dreams at any age. She discusses balancing her dual careers, the transferable skills between financial planning and songwriting, and the importance of community support in both fields. She emphasizes creating space for creativity through daily routines, illustrating how integrating passion into professional life can lead to a more fulfilling and enriched career.

    More About Stephanie Sammons

    Check out her Professional Website - https://sammonswealth.com/
    Listen to Time and Evolution - https://stephaniesammons.com/
    Follow her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesammons/

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    Connect with John Jantsch on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing/
    Stuck trying to figure out your marketing strategy? Get Your Free AI Prompts To Build A Marketing Strategy HERE - dtm.world/freeprompts

    • 21 min
    Transform Your Business with the Metronomics Framework

    Transform Your Business with the Metronomics Framework

    In this Duct Tape Marketing Podcast episode, I interviewed Shannon Susko, a strategic business coach and author renowned for her innovative Metronomics framework. Her expertise lies in transforming businesses through her unique growth operating system, helping leaders achieve sustainable growth and balance. Beginning with the Metronome effect, in our conversation, Shannon Susko reveals how the Metronomics framework can revolutionize the way CEOs and leadership teams approach growth, strategy, and execution.
     
    Key Takeaways
    Like a Metronome, the CEO sets the speed of things. Shannon Susko’s "Metronomics Framework" transforms businesses by bridging the gap between strategy and execution, emphasizing the role of CEOs as consistent leaders and fostering cohesive, accountable leadership teams. This growth operating system focuses on setting long-term visions, breaking them into short-term goals, and utilizing a behavioral accountability platform to maintain team alignment and productivity. By navigating the three growth phases—foundation, momentum, and compounding—Metronomics ensures sustainable growth and a balanced, enjoyable work environment.

    More About Shannon Susko:

    Connect with Shannon Susko on LinkedIn -linkedin.com/in/shannonbyrnesusko/
    Visit Shannon's Website - metronomics.com

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    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
229 Ratings

229 Ratings

Dr Sabrina ,

Such a great resource for entrepreneurs!

I’ve been following John’s advice for years and it’s been critical to the growth we’ve experienced. This is well worth your time. Actionable nuggets here!

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What an amazing show!

John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing is one of the top authorities on marketing today. His podcast, Duct Tape Marketing is PACKED with industry expertise. His podcast stays up-to-date and is one of the most relevant marketing podcasts I've listened to. Seriously recommend subscribing!

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