True Experts Podcast

Justin True

Conversations with exceptional professionals to explore expertise, marketing insights, and actionable strategies.

Episodes

  1. 04/23/2025

    The Art of Business: Scale, Acquire, and Exit Like a Pro | Beki Darlin

    Hey, it’s Justin True from True Experts! In this episode, I sit down with Becky Dahlen, a powerhouse in business growth, acquisitions, and strategy. Becky’s journey—from the legal world to fractional CMO to founding Archway SMB Simplified and BigStay Creative—is unreal. She’s all about helping small business owners think like investors and scale, buy, or exit profitably. We cover: Why thinking like an investor is a game-changer for scaling, acquiring, or exiting your businessHow to build a flywheel where your business pieces work together for unstoppable growthThe big challenges small biz owners face when creating a sellable asset and planning their exitWhy a new wave of buyers is snapping up established businesses—and the post-acquisition struggles they hitHow mindset, creativity, and disruption drive success in today’s marketEmpowering women in business with community, support, and capital through her Archway mission Whether you’re dreaming of scaling your hustle, buying your next venture, or plotting a profitable exit, Becky drops actionable strategies you can use right now. Hit play and let’s grow together!Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more interviews with industry leaders!Connect with Hosts/Guests:JUSTIN https://www.instagram.com/thejustintruehttps://www.linkedin.com/justintrueBeki Darlinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bekidarlin/

    54 min
  2. 04/01/2025

    Inside Digital Marketing 2025 with Ross Hornish: SEO, PPC, and Beyond

    In this episode of the True Expert podcast, I sit down with my long-time friend and digital marketing expert Ross Hornish, founder of Search Marketing Pros. Ross is a true authority in SEO, PPC, and paid social, with a proven track record of helping businesses like Terminix and MasterBuilt dominate their industries. Together, we dive into the ever-evolving world of digital marketing in 2025, covering everything from the impact of AI on content creation to strategies for local SEO and scaling a marketing agency.Ross shares his journey from corporate roles at FedEx and AutoZone to building his own agency, and we explore how businesses can adapt to current trends like AI-driven personalization, data-driven marketing, and the rise of retail media networks. Whether you’re a marketer looking to stay ahead or a business owner aiming to boost your online presence, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.Key topics include:Ross Saunders’ journey in digital marketingThe impact of AI on SEO and content creationStrategies for local SEO and paid socialHow to adapt to 2025’s digital marketing trendsTips for scaling a marketing agencyDon’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more interviews with industry leaders!Connect with Hosts/Guests:JUSTIN https://www.instagram.com/thejustintruehttps://www.linkedin.com/justintrueROSS HORNISHhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-hornish/

    45 min
  3. 03/14/2025

    Content Creation Secrets: Viral Strategies, Brand Deals & Building your Digital Empire

    Hey everyone, Justin here. Welcome to the VERY FIRST EPISODE of True Experts 🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Jack Dolan—TikTok phenom, founder of Nameless Media, and the mastermind behind 300M+ views across social platforms. We’re diving DEEP into: Jack’s viral rise: How a Frozen parody during COVID catapulted him to 100k followers in 90 days.Behind-the-scenes of MLB’s $1M creator campaign (yes, he worked with Taco Bell and Budweiser too).The truth about brand deals: Why companies pay creators, even if you’re not “famous.” AI, live-streaming, and the future of content: What’s next for creators and businesses.Hard lessons: Why most brands fail at social media (and how to avoid it).If you’ve ever wondered how to turn followers into revenue, build a personal brand, or just want to laugh at Jack’s Coachella stories—this episode’s for you. 🔔Subscribe so you don’t miss our next guest! Let’s make your content unstoppable. #TrueExpertsPodcast #JustinTrue #TrueExperts Want to share your expertise with the world? True Experts Podcast is looking for CEOs, founders, and industry leaders to uncover the insights behind their success. If you have a story to tell and wisdom to share, apply to be our guest here: https://www.jdtadvisors.com/true-experts-podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: Connect with Hosts/Guests: JUSTIN https://www.linkedin.com/justintrue JACK DOLAN https://www.instagram.com/nameless.james

    1h 11m

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