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Ep 168: 3 Red Flags Your Marketing Strategy Is Broken

Ep 168: 3 Red Flags Your Marketing Strategy Is Broken

Ep 168: 3 Red Flags Your Marketing Strategy Is Broken

by Brad Friedman

3 Red Flags Your Marketing Strategy Is Broken

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Caroline Crawford as they discuss the need for business owners to take a step back and examine their marketing holistically.

Caroline helps business leaders with aligning marketing initiatives effectively to achieve overarching business goals. She is a seasoned marketing and communications expert with a 13-year successful track record of blending the visionary with the integrator.

After seeing first hand how the marketing industry fuels shiny object syndrome, Caroline founded Cultiveight to address challenges faced by businesses such as limited resources and market pressures. Caroline is on a mission of supporting more business leaders to secure an integrated marketing approach that goes beyond typical
marketing gimmicks.

In this Episode:

  • Caroline says, if you're not seeing ROI from your marketing efforts it may be a sign that something is broken.
  • Caroline discusses the need to try to optimizre what you are currently doing, before changing your marketing strategy..
  • Caroline talks about the possibility that your strategy is great, but there is a disconnect that is affecting your ROI.
  • Caroline says business owners make mistakes in their marketing because they have a narrow scope of what they're looking at to be the problem.
  • Caroline also talks about finding new ways to look at you and your business a little bit differently.

Quotes from this Episode:
“So if you feel like you're just spinning your wheels constantly and you just have no idea where to turn, that is a clear cut sign that something's not working.” – Caroline Crawford
“A lot of marketing is a mindset shift in many ways.” – Caroline Crawford
“ I think ultimately the role of the marketer is to actually help educate the business owner and the business owner must be willing to be educated and see marketing through a different lens.” – Caroline Crawford
“What's going to separate your brand apart is you, that's it.” – Caroline Crawford
“I would say, look at your marketing holistically.” – Caroline Crawford

Resources:

Caroline Crawford:
LinkedIn: Caroline Crawford
Instagram: Cultiveight Communications
Website: Cultiveight Communications

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Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Ep 160: Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

Ep 160: Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

Ep 160: Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

by Brad Friedman

Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Tamika Carlton as they chat about the importance of building and nurturing relationships with your marketing to grow your business.

Tamika Carlton is not just an awe inspiring Marketing Consultant, SEO and Communications Expert - she's also a Relationship Coach and avid traveler who believes in the power of forging meaningful connections! She has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Authority Magazine, HerForward, and other high profile media outlets. She is also the creator of the Couples Experience - an inclusive relationship company curating luxury couples events and retreats where they can keep the love alive and experience more.

Tamika takes her relationship-centered approach with entrepreneurs helping them to attract quality leads that increase revenue for their business. With couples, it’s about creating comfort & transparency so they can share stories and recognize love builds a better society – massive shifts have come from her kindhearted yet direct communication method.

In this Episode:

  • Tamika says we have to stop using the word “Leads.”
  • Tamika talks about building a bond that is lasting with a human versus looking at people as an opportunity.
  • Tamika discusses the need to deeply understand your target audience.
  • Tamika talks about the importance of reviewing and understanding data.
  • Tamika reminds us that marketing is really just building the relationship and maintaining credibility.

Quotes from this Episode:
“People are not really thinking about marketing from the perspective of being able to connect on a deeper level and provide value.” – Tamika Carlton
“I think competitors help you recognize how you are more niche.” – Tamika Carlton
“Data truly is the way for you to make really unique decisions and customized decisions that allow you to capitalize on what it's showing you.” – Tamika Carlton
“One other thing that is making a smooth comeback is direct mail.” – Tamika Carlton
“So you stand out when you really do pick up the phone. People are like, wait a minute, you're calling me?” – Tamika Carlton

Resources:

Tamika Carlton:
LinkedIn: Tamika Carlton
Facebook: Tamika Carlton
Instagram: Tamika Carlton
Website: Tamika Carlton

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This podcast is brought to you by Magai. The tool we use for our AI needs. Magai is 12 AI apps in one. There's just one subscription to access all the best AI models. Get Magai right here, https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

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And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

Twitter:

@BradFriedman

@FriedmanGrp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefriedmangroup

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfriedman/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-friedman-group-llc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/friedmansocialmedia

Website: https://friedmansocialmedia.com

Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

Here's the equipment we use and recommend:

Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone http://amzn.to/2hWshL8

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Ep 144: Leveraging Podcasts For Business Growth

Ep 144: Leveraging Podcasts For Business Growth

Ep 144: Leveraging Podcasts For Business Growth

by Brad Friedman

Leveraging Podcasts For Business Growth

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad as he sits down with Joe Cramond to discover the importance of authentic storytelling and how it can help you connect with your audience.

Joe Cramond is a digital marketing expert and the Head of Business Development at Pikkal & Co, an esteemed corporate podcast and podcast guesting agency at which Joe has been instrumental in steering global accounts and amplifying market presence. Joe is passionate about podcasting and its power to share authentic stories. He guides business owners through this medium, emphasizing the importance of embracing authenticity for success.

In the vast world of digital marketing, Joe stands out as an expert in lead generation and content marketing. His prowess extends beyond the realms of traditional marketing, as he excels in short and long-form video editing, weaving engaging narratives that captivate audiences. Joe's focus on SEO and crafting robust online customer journeys ensures not just visibility but tangible, meaningful results.

Beyond his professional prowess, Joe is a competitive bodybuilder, peak performance coach, and entrepreneur. His 17-year journey in bodybuilding, featuring accolades like a 2015 British NABBA bodybuilding finals 2nd place title, reflects his commitment to peak performance. Notably, he underwent a remarkable transformation, shedding 22kg in just 10 weeks while maintaining muscle mass through disciplined dieting and high-intensity strength training.

Joe seamlessly incorporates the mindset of extreme bodybuilding into his professional career. He believes the 0.1% performance improvement in bodybuilding parallels habits and workflows crucial for business success.

Joe's personal journey also delves into the unspoken conversation of male insecurity and mental health, drawing insights from overcoming his own insecurities. His dedication to championing peak performance extends beyond the gym, making him a valuable asset in both business development and personal growth.

In this Episode:

  • Joe talks about the importance of podcasting to show authenticity.
  • Joe says people are a lot more open and honest and authentic about their business journey with podcasting.
  • Joe discusses how listeners enjoy hearing about the road leaders have traveled.
  • Joe talks about integrating AI into podcasting, video and content creation.
  • Joe also discussed the importance of short form content to raise awareness.

Quotes from this Episode:
“User generated content needs to rise above that noise because there is so much noise on social media now with AI content.” – Joe Cramond
“So podcasts are very effective at having those authentic conversations and because they're quite raw and a lot of the times unedited you can kind of speak your truth and share stories about your life.” – Joe Cramond
“I see a big transition now in to video with AI, it's becoming incredible.” – Joe Cramond
“So the short form content is very important to lead people down a funnel of seeing you and hearing your insights and then wanting to learn more.” – Joe Cramond
“So I would always look at your expertise, look at what your business offers and also provide value within your content.” – Joe Cramond

Resources:

Joe Cramond:
LinkedIn: Joe Cramond
LinkedIn: Pikkal
Instagram: Joe Cramond
Website: Pikkal

We are sponsored by the Lomi Composter. Use “digitalslice” at checkout to save $50. Lomi is the world’s first Smart Waste kitchen composter. You too can have a cleaner, more sustainable home.

This podcast is brought to you by Magai. The tool we use for our AI needs. Magai is 12 AI apps in one. There's just one subscription to access all the best AI models. Get Magai right here, https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

Our favorite Social Media Management Tool is AgoraPulse
https://friedmansocialmedia.com/agora

Libsyn is the Host of The Digital Slice Podcast. Just use our Libsyn code SLICE at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/libsyn to get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn! Get your show on Apple Podcasts, get critical show-building stats—Libsyn even does video!

Streamyard is the tool we use to stream to all major platforms simultaneously directly from a browser. We also use Streamyard to record The Digital Slice Podcast because of its ability to provide us with crystal clear audio and 1080p video. Sign up today for free at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/streamyard

And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

Twitter:

@BradFriedman

@FriedmanGrp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefriedmangroup

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfriedman/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-friedman-group-llc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/friedmansocialmedia

Website: https://friedmansocialmedia.com

Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

Here's the equipment we use and recommend:

Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone http://amzn.to/2hWshL8

Heil Sound PRSM Champagne Shockmount http://amzn.to/2hUMVen

Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom http://amzn.to/2hXTvB1

RODE Videomic Shotgun Microphone https://amzn.to/3cZp2fD

Logitech C920 Webcam http://amzn.to/2hNhiQk

Roland R-05 Digital Recorder http://amzn.to/2zZ2vN4

Neewer 6×9 foot Green Screen https://amzn.to/35G4K6u

Elgato Key Light https://amzn.to/3ial9Fg

LED Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/35GBPiW

Desk Mounting Stand https://amzn.to/3qanNxM

These products and more can be found at our Amazon Store Front
https://www.amazon.com/shop/bradfriedman

We highly recommend you use TubeBuddy to up your YouTube game!
TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/TheFriedmanGroup

Launch your video Membership course or subscription website community with Uscreen. Uscreen helps creators like you build and grow their online video business with membership sites. See what you can do with Uscreen! https://friedmansocialmedia.com/uscreen

AFFILIATE LINKS
Thank you for trusting me with my honest opinion on future purchases you may make after listening to this podcast. I am always completely transparent with you. As a friend of The Friedman Group, LLC you allow me to be able to use affiliate/referral links when suggesting items for purchase. Please know I am a customer myself or have done sufficient research to feel comfortable sharing these links with you. When you click on a link and purchase the item I may receive a small “commission.” This allows me to continue to provide you with quality content and doesn't affect you in any way at checkout.

Not every link is a referral link and some appear here because my guest spoke about them and I want to make it easy for you to check 'em out. Thank you!

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