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

Thinking about sending texts to your customers in 2026 as a small business? Watch this episode first! This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing text (SMS) marketing. We talk in depth about how to get started with text marketing, building a text list, and best practices.   Part of our discussion explores the intimacy of text communication, which is why this week’s MARKETING HOT TAKE is: it’s very easy to become spam when using text marketing. Disagree? Let us know in the comments.    Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 02:45 Introduction to Text Marketing 03:38 Marketing HOT TAKE - Understanding the Intimacy of Text Marketing 05:56 Why Text Marketing is Worth Your Time 16:52 Getting Started with Text Marketing 26:35 Being Intentional with Text Marketing 34:03 Building Your Text List 36:47 Best Practices for Text Marketing 40:40 TLDL; Getting Started with Text Marketing ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   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

If you’re a small business owner who wants to get serious about email marketing in 2026 - this is the episode for you! (And the podcast for you, Vivian and I LOVE email marketing, and we have multiple episodes on the topic.) This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing email marketing, specifically how small businesses can grow their email lists. We emphasize the importance of consent, the need for compelling reasons for customers to join, and the effectiveness of landing pages and lead magnets. Email marketing can be a powerful tool for small businesses, and we want you SOB’s to use it to its full potential. That’s why this week’s Marketing HOT TAKE is that email marketing is UNDERRATED, and should be used by ALL small businesses! Disagree? Let us know in the comments.   Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 05:45 The Importance of Email Marketing 07:33 Consent in Email Marketing 09:11 Reaching Existing Customers Strategy 13:45 Forms, Lead Magnets, and Landing Pages 19:02 Understanding Your Target Audience 22:33 TLDL; Ways to Grow Your Email List in 2026 ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Email Marketing Best Practices for Small Business Owners: https://youtu.be/35Glyz2Aw6I    Choosing the Right Email Marketing Platform: https://youtu.be/ZEkPOQskpDE    5 Steps to Starting Email Marketing as a Small Business Owner: https://youtu.be/Xd4IomWN59s    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

In 2026 we want all you S.O.B.s (small owned businesses) to track your marketing progress and focus on these 3 key analytics. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the importance of Return on Investment (ROI), Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), 3 marketing analytics every small business owner needs to track in 2026.  We’re sharing why these marketing analytics are important, how they can be compared to one another, and how to calculate and utilize these metrics effectively.   Marketing HOT TAKE: It does not matter how old or large your business is, you need to be tracking your data! Agree? Let us know in the comments!   Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 02:59 Marketing Essentials for the New Year 05:25 Marketing Hot Take: The Importance of Tracking Analytics 09:22 Understanding Return on Investment (ROI) 16:52 Customer Lifetime Value Explained 29:00 Calculating Customer Acquisition Cost 38: TLDL; Summary of Marketing Analytics ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Building a Marketing Budget For Your Small Business in 2026: https://youtu.be/yvmE4e4FyRw    How to Create a Marketing Plan You’ll Actually Use in 2026: https://youtu.be/4aZtxHBBBxE    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

Happy holidays you S.O.B.s! Vivian and I elected to spend even more time with each other and the rest of our family this year, so we did not record a new episode for this week. Instead, we’re sharing last year’s holiday episode again.   It’s a holiday special on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast! We invited our parents to join the show for a hilarious trip down marketing memory lane.   We shared some of our funniest, most cringe-worthy marketing stories from over the years—but we didn’t reveal who lived through them. Instead, our parents had to guess which of us was behind each story! Who knows us better? Who’s totally stumped? Tune in to find out!   ➡️ 𝘕𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺?  Join our monthly membership 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob     Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff! _________________ Chapters: 00:00 Thank You For Listening & Please Leave a Review 05:00 Family Game: Guess the Story 06:43 Market Research at the Sonic Drive Thru 08:58 Networking Gone Wrong 16:45 Recording Mishap - No Audio 20:53 Sign Twirling for an Urgent Care Center 24:07 To Show or Not to Show Controversial Imagery 29:39 Wrap-Up and Reflections _________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   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

Marketing plans are known for being lengthy and rigid, but they don’t have to be. Vivian created a modern marketing plan designed to be flexible and functional, and we want to share it with you, small business owners! This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing marketing plans, why your small business needs one, and walking you through OUR marketing plan process step-by-step.    DOWNLOAD OUR MARKETING PLAN TEMPLATE HERE: https://www.TheSeasonedMarketer.com/plan   Marketing HOT TAKE: Marketing plans do not have to be lengthy or for the entire year! Creating a quarterly marketing plan can help you stay on track and actually reference it. Agree? Let us know in the comments!     Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 06:46 The Importance of a Marketing Plan 09:07 Creating a Flexible Marketing Plan 11:25 Identifying Marketing Initiatives 15:45 Fixed vs Variable Marketing Initiatives 24:43 TLDL; A Modern Marketing Plan for Small Businesses ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   Marketing Plan Download: https://www.TheSeasonedMarketer.com/plan   Building a Marketing Budget For Your Small Business in 2026:   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

A key part of planning out your small business’s marketing for 2026? Creating a marketing budget. Marketing budgets are not just about spending money, but about strategically investing in your small business’s growth, and ensuring marketing remains a priority. So don’t skip this episode! This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing marketing budgets, why they are important, and the different types of marketing budgets that are available for you as a small business.    Marketing HOT TAKE: Not creating a marketing budget does NOT save you money! It just prevents you from being consistent and investing in your business. Disagree? Let us know in the comments.     Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 04:56 The Importance of a Marketing Budget 08:22 Consistency and Accountability in Marketing 13:55 Types of Marketing Budgets Explained 15:30 Percentage of Revenue Budgeting Method 20:32 Fixed Amount Budgeting Method 25:11 End of Month Allocation Method 29:09 TLDL; Marketing Budgets for Small Businesses ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   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

As 2025 comes to an end, we want all you SOBs (small owned businesses) to feel prepared and ready for the new year. Taking the time to review your marketing in 2025 is a great way to start 2026 off right. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing 5 questions small businesses should be asking themselves during their year end review. We want to equip our listeners with actionable insights so you can prioritize and prepare your marketing strategies for 2026.   Marketing HOT TAKE of the week: Reviewing your marketing initiatives is as important as (if not more important) preparing for your next steps. Reflection is what helps you make educated decisions. Agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments!   Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 03:11 Year-End Review for Small Businesses 05:49 Marketing HOT TAKE: Why Reviewing Is Important 07:55 Evaluating Marketing Efforts 13:34 Understanding Revenue Sources 18:54 Assessing Online Presence 21:22 Is Your Information Up to Date? 24:12 Prioritizing Marketing Activities 25:27 Gathering Customer Feedback 31:38 TLDL; 5 Important Questions for Your Business’s Year-End Review ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: SEO Changes in 2026: https://youtu.be/iPVlLja8b58    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

Happy Thanksgiving you S.O.B.s! This week we wanted to take a second to say we are thankful for all of you, and to spotlight some of our favorite small businesses that are killing the marketing game. We list some takeaways we think all small business owners can learn from these small businesses - so don’t skip this episode! Information on the small businesses we talk about in this episode can be found in the Related Content section.   Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 07:04 Be The Change Charleston and Strong Messaging 13:29 Heartcore Outdoors and Solid Branding 19:42 Black Circle Records and Social Media Strategy 26:36 Bully Butts Boutique and Product Release 31:48 Motherland Essentials and Experiential Shopping ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   Be The Change Charleston: http://bethechangecharleston.org/    Heartcore Outdoors: http://heartcoreoutdoors.com/    Black Circle Records: http://blackcirclerecordssc.com/    Bully Butts Boutique: https://bullybuttsboutique.com   Motherland Essentials: https://www.instagram.com/motherlandessentials/    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

Omnichannel marketing has become a popular marketing keyword in the past couple of years - but what does it actually mean and should you care as a small business owner? This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing what an omnichannel marketing strategy is and how it can help small businesses. We define this customer-centric marketing strategy, talk about the many benefits implementing this strategy can bring (like customer loyalty and retention), and we of course provide you with actionable steps to start your omnichannel marketing journey.    Marketing HOT TAKE of the week: Knowing and understanding your target audience is THE most important step to a building a solid small business. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments!   Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, leaving us a review, and all of that good stuff!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 03:28 Understanding Omnichannel Marketing Strategy 09:12 The Importance of Customer Experience 18:40 Implementing an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy 26:58 TLDL; Omnichannel Marketing for Small Businesses ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   What Is Customer Journey and Why It Matters For Your Small Business: https://youtu.be/s2T4hgxjWuk    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: help@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

Live shopping, the future of retail and a great example of the new trend “shoppertainment”. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the emerging trend of live shopping, how it is growing, and the importance of engaging audiences through entertainment as a business. We delve into the platforms available for live shopping, essential preparations needed for successful live shopping events, the need for consistency and experimentation in this new retail landscape, and provide actionable insights.   Marketing HOT TAKE of the week: As a small business, are you tired of having to also be “entertainers”, or do you find this trend of “edutainment” and “shoppertainment” fun? Let us know in the comments!    PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 06:41 Defining Live Shopping 11:24 Conversion Rates and Engagement 18:16 Target Audience: Gen Z and Millennials 21:38 Preparing for Your Live Shopping Event 29:46 Promoting and Experimenting with Live Shopping 38:00 TLDL; What Small Businesses Should Know About Live Shopping ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Turning Passion into Profit (w/ Special Guest Southern Curiosities): https://youtu.be/yY199O114Dw  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

Podcasting can be an effective marketing tool for businesses, but is it right for YOUR small business? This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the relevance and effectiveness of podcasting as a marketing tool for small businesses. We talk about the benefits of podcasting, including building authority, creating community, and enhancing SEO. We also address the challenges of podcasting, such as the need for consistency and the potential costs involved.  Marketing HOT TAKE of the week: Do we have too many podcasts? Let us know in the comments if you think people should continue to create new podcasts (Team Vivian) or if you think there’s too many podcasts out there already (Team Chelsea).   PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 03:57 Marketing HOT TAKE: Podcasting Landscape: Too Many or Just Right? 07:35 Benefits of Podcasting for Small Businesses 27:03 What Podcasting is Not Great For 37:34 TLDL; Podcasting for Small Businesses ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: 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

Marketing myths, legends, and fails, oh my!  Happy Halloween you S.O.B.s. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing various marketing myths, mishaps, and stories we’ve heard over the years. Though many of these stories are simply legends, the lessons behind the stories remain important. We hope you enjoy this light hearted and our wigs. Go be the best S.O.B.s you can be!   PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 05:01 The Gerber Baby Food Fable 08:44 KFC’s Translation Mishap 11:00 Mistranslations and Cultural Misunderstandings 12:58 The Chevy Nova Legend 15:31 Colgate’s Frozen Food Folly 18:50 Apple and U2’s Controversial Collaboration 22:32 Surge and Target Demographics 28:30 Braniff’s Language Blunder 31:36 Social Media Marketing Mishaps _____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: 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

It’s every small business owners favorite time of year: holiday market season! Consumers are heading out to spend money and buy presents for loved ones. Here’s some tips for increasing your holiday market sales this season.   This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I not only discuss basic vendor market tips, but also share how to adapt your marketing strategies to align with the festive spirit and consumer behavior during this peak shopping season.   MARKETING HOT TAKE: Farmers markets and craft fairs are the new malls. Is this helping or hurting small businesses? Let us know what you think in the comments! Especially if you’re a small business who participates in craft fairs and vendor markets.   PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 02:56 Marketing HOT TAKE: The Shift from Malls to Markets 06:36 Understanding Consumer Mindset During Holidays 08:25 Tips for Selling Product at a Holiday Market 19:55 The Importance of Storytelling in Sales 25:13 Choosing the Right Markets for Your Small Business 32:33 Enhancing Your Vendor Display for Holiday Markets 37:32 TLDL; Pro Tips for Selling at Holiday Markets _____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   Rock Your Fair Workshop: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/workshops/   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

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) as we know it has been evolving largely due to AI. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing new SEO terms like AEO (answer engine optimization), GEO (generative engine optimization), and SEO (search EVERYWHERE optimization). We also mention how these new SEO terms highlight the changing landscape of being found online and what small businesses can do to stay competitive in the marketing world, especially as AI continues to influence search engines and consumer behavior. This week’s Marketing HOT TAKE: Small business owners can no longer ignore how AI is being used in the business world. Are you Team AI or Team No AI? Let us know in the comments!    PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 03:27 Marketing Hot Take:  Do We Have to Stay Up to Date With AI? 06:45 Understanding SEO and Its Evolution 12:20 SEO: Search Everywhere Optimization 19:09 GEO: Generative Engine Optimization 26:27 AEO: Answer Engine Optimization 40:19 TLDL; New SEO Terms You Need To Know _____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE): https://youtu.be/pyhLbSnfglI?si=i7UdgauhdyBgDgXH    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

We’re the best marketing podcast of 2025 according to Vivian-Chelsea Publications. And this week we’re diving into the TRUTH about “Best Of” awards. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain and discussing the reality of these “Best Of” awards. We talk about the appeal of these recognitions, their potential impact on sales, as well as the underlying motivations and costs associated with them.   This week’s Marketing HOT TAKE: do you think “Best Of” awards are more effective for service based businesses, or do they boost all businesses equally? Let us know in the comments if you’re Team Service Based or Team Business!   PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!     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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 01:40 The Appeal of “Best Of” Awards 12:31 Driving Sales and Business Impact 20:54 The Reality Behind “Best Of” Awards 33:47 TLDL; The Truth About “Best Of” Awards ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   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

Marketing is closer to an art than it is a science, which means your personality has an effect on your small business’s marketing. In this episode of the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, we’re discussing marketing personalities and how each individual has a unique approach to marketing. Specifically, we are discussing the result options for our Marketing Personality quiz, marketing channels we recommend for each, and a pro tip to keep in mind. Take the Marketing Personality Quiz here: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/marketingpersonality/   Let us know which marketing personality you are in the comments and whether you’re Team Personality or Team Budget!   PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 02:16 Marketing Hot Take: Team Budget or Team Personality 04:48 Understanding Your Marketing Personality 06:53 The Analytics Ace 09:55 The Brand Builder 13:22 The Idea Generator 18:49 The Social Savant 24:26 The Content Crafter 28:23 The Hands-On Hero 32:50 The Strategy Streamliner 35:28 The DIY Dynamo 39:06 TLDL; The 8 Marketing Personalities ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Marketing Personality Quiz: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/marketingpersonality/     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

Holiday season marketing - NOW is the time to start planning as a small business owner. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the importance of early planning for holiday marketing. We list out key dates such as Black Friday (and even Thanksgiving!), the need to strategize marketing efforts well in advance, and we discuss some specific tips you can use in your holiday season marketing.   Vivian did the work for you and created a free Holiday Season Marketing Checklist! Download it here: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/holiday   We started a new segment at the beginning of our episodes: S.O.B. Marketing Hot Take! This episode we want to know if you’re Team Capitalism (and think it’s normal for people to shop on Thanksgiving day) or Team thanksgiving (and think people should wait until Black Friday). Let us know in the comments which team you are and why!   PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 01:25 S.O.B. Marketing Hot Take: Thanksgiving vs. Capitalism 06:54 The Importance of Early Planning in Marketing 11:12 Holiday Marketing Checklist FREE DOWNLOAD 12:13 Utilizing Data and Customer Insights in Marketing 20:09 Product Strategies for the Holiday Season 30:07 Engaging Existing Customers in Holiday Marketing Strategy 34:06 TLDL; Planning for Holiday Season Marketing ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:   Holiday Marketing Checklist: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/holiday   The Power of Repetition in Small Business Marketing: https://youtu.be/k01cKs5CkTE    Podcast Episodes with The Design Demon: https://youtu.be/9Ipub1BF24I https://youtu.be/zPA3dyIVF4M   Marketing to Existing Customers: https://youtu.be/yO1fSk1xEKk      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

Email marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies, but it is constantly overlooked. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the essential steps  for small business owners to effectively implement email marketing. Think of this episode as a roadmap! We are providing you with actionable steps to begin and build your email marketing strategy and ultimately drive business growth. Try out Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/THESEASONEDMARKETER   PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 02:45 The Importance of Email Marketing 04:17 Setting Up Your Email Marketing Platform 16:16 Creating Your Email List and Lead Magnets 20:11 The Importance of Consent in Email Marketing 24:38 Sending Out Emails to Your Email List! 32:32 Segmenting Your Email List for Better Engagement 37:12 TLDL; Quick Recap of Email Marketing Steps ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: Flodesk Affiliate Link: https://flodesk.com/c/THESEASONEDMARKETER Choosing the Right Email Marketing Platform: https://youtu.be/ZEkPOQskpDE 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

With the rise of AI in search, there is a lot of talk as to whether Google Ads are still relevant and worth the time as a business owner. Our answer? Yes, Google Ads are still relevant and worth your time as a small business.  This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the ongoing relevance of Google Ads, especially in light of the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. We discuss the strategic advantages of using Google Ads, why AI is not as dominating as you may think, and the differences between other marketings strategies and Google Ads.   PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 01:50 The Relevance of Google Ads in an AI World 10:02 AI vs Google Ads: The Ongoing Debate 18:07 Why Google Ads Remain Effective 27:59 The Impact of Big Brands on Google Ads 34:50 TLDL; Google Ads Are Still Relevant ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: 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

Being an active member in your community can help small businesses build stronger connections with their target audience, and community sponsorships are a great way to build that connection. This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing community sponsorships, and how they can help small businesses enhance visibility, build community relationships, and improve brand reputation. We also talk about how sponsorships can be tailored to fit various budgets, making them accessible for all businesses.   PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!   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 our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 02:50 Understanding Sponsorships 05:34 The Importance of Communication in Sponsorships 09:01 Community Engagement through Sponsorships 10:10 Budget Friendly Sponsorships 15:34 Volunteering as a Form of Sponsorship 22:02 Reputation and Brand Image 31:42 TLDL; Summary of Community Sponsorships ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: 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