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Join Kendra Corman and her guests as they provide small business owners and solopreneurs actionable tips and insights about how to do more effective and efficient marketing that drives results.
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Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Alex Love—VP of Marketing and Communications, adjunct professor, and co-host of the podcast Mastering the Art of Failing. We dive into her unexpected journey into marketing, the lessons learned from failure, and the art of building small but mighty teams. Alex shares how her career evolved from writing grants at a nonprofit to leading marketing teams and teaching the next generation of marketers. We explore: The Power of L...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Zack Zeller, an expert in email marketing, AI, and copywriting. We dive into the evolving role of email as a marketing powerhouse—why it’s still one of the most effective strategies for businesses today and how to do it well. Zack shares how his journey began by accident, sending daily emails to support his college’s fitness club (without the pizza bribes). From there, he built a thriving career working with major names li...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I share how I cut presentation prep time from two days to just twenty minutes by leveraging AI tools and workflows. What used to feel overwhelming and time-consuming has become streamlined, consistent, and—dare I say—fun. We explore the common mistakes most people make when creating presentations, why AI is a game-changer, and the exact five-step process I use to create polished, professional decks without losing days of productivity . Th...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Nikki Rausch, sales strategist, coach, and master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). We explore how understanding communication at a deeper level can transform the way you sell, market, and connect with others. Nikki shares her unexpected journey into NLP—beginning with a mentor’s observation about her body language—and how this one insight set her on a path to over 1,200 hours of NLP training. Along the w...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Melih Oztalay, a veteran marketer and CEO of a 38-year-old digital agency based in Michigan. With roots going back to the earliest days of the internet, Melih brings a seasoned perspective on how marketing has evolved—and where it's headed next. We dive deep into the realities of marketing in the AI age, practical steps small businesses can take to improve their visibility, and why emotional resistance to change can be the...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman welcomes Paul Schmidt, a digital marketing strategist and CRM optimization expert from SmartBug Media. Paul brings a unique perspective to the conversation, having transitioned from a career in music to becoming a full-funnel marketer focused on solving complex customer challenges. Together, they dive into how businesses—especially small to mid-sized ones—can better leverage CRMs and customer marketing to drive real bus...
Send us a text Stop Being Afraid of Annoying People: Just Send the Email In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down (solo!) to talk about one of the biggest email marketing myths: the fear of being annoying. If you've ever hesitated to send emails to your list because you don’t want to "bother" people—this one’s for you. I’m sharing real client stories and lessons from my own experience with weekly emails, including how I got over my own fears and how email marketing has driven seriou...
Send us a text Want to grow your audience without sounding like you’re tooting your own horn? This episode will shift your mindset on book marketing—and marketing in general. In this insightful interview, I (Kendra Corman) sit down with Becky Robinson, author of Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause and founder of Weaving Influence. Together, we dive into how authors, thought leaders, and service providers can expand their reach, repurpose their content,...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman sits down with Nuri Cankaya, VP of Commercial and AI Marketing at Intel and author of AI in Marketing, to break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing, productivity, and the very fabric of modern business. With over two decades in the AI space—including 17 years at Microsoft—Nuri shares how today’s marketers, business owners, and professionals can leverage AI to work smarter, serve customers better, and...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, Kendra chats with Aarti Anand, a software product builder turned AI automation consultant, about how small business owners can leverage AI and systems thinking to reclaim their time, energy, and freedom. Aarti shares her journey from building award-winning software to starting her own business to create more space for what matters—her kids, her aging parents, and her own time. Now she helps other founders do the same using AI and automat...
Send us a text Wondering whether you need to disclose when AI helped you write a blog, email, or proposal? You’re not alone—and this episode is your permission slip to stop second-guessing. In this solo milestone episode, I (Kendra Corman) explore one of the most common questions I get from clients and students: “Do I have to cite AI if I used it to write something?” As someone who’s been ghostwriting for decades and now leans on AI to streamline my work (without letting it take over), I brea...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Sena Wheeler, founder of Sena Sea and a fifth-generation fishing industry entrepreneur. What started as a Thanksgiving road trip idea turned into a thriving business selling premium, sustainably-caught Alaskan fish—and email marketing was at the heart of it. Sena shares how she transformed her passion for food science and fish into a profitable business by embracing email marketing as her primary sales channel. We ex...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman welcomes podcast producer and marketing strategist Dennis "DM" Meador to explore how attorneys—and really any professional—can use high-quality, niche podcasting to build authority, attract ideal clients, and scale trust in an AI-powered content world. Dennis shares his journey from a high-production lifestyle podcast to building the Legal Podcast Network, a turnkey system specifically for attorneys. Through candi...
Send us a text Ever wonder how to grow your business without constantly chasing leads? In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman sits down with podcast guesting expert Julie Fry to unpack the power of effortless visibility—and why podcast interviews are the underused goldmine of relationship-based marketing. Julie shares how one early (and very imperfect) podcast appearance led to $40,000+ in business, and how you can replicate that success—without being salesy or pitching to...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman dives into a common but often overlooked entrepreneurial struggle: being too close to your own business. Drawing from personal experience and conversations with clients, Kendra explores why it’s so hard to see your business clearly—and how that impacts your marketing, messaging, and momentum. If you've ever found yourself stuck writing a LinkedIn post, unsure what makes you unique, or overwhelmed by daily to-dos, this e...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Renee, a journalist-turned-storytelling strategist, to dive deep into the art and impact of storytelling for brands, solopreneurs, and content creators. Together, we explore how personal narratives not only humanize a business but can also be the most powerful marketing strategy available. Renee shares her journey from Capitol Hill reporting to consulting business owners on how to shape and share stories that stick. We dis...
Send us a text Want to Save 30+ Hours a Week and Future-Proof Your Business? Here's How Tech and AI Make It Happen with Tom Altman If tech overwhelms you but you know it could change the way you work and market—this episode is your gateway to clarity. Tom Altman, longtime CIO/CTO, tech strategist, and AI advocate, joins me to talk about how small businesses can stop drowning in complexity and start using technology to scale smartly. From cutting proposal time in half to turning AI into your s...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman welcomes podcasting coach and marketing expert Darren Saul to unpack the power of podcasting—not just as a content tool, but as a full-fledged marketing engine for business owners and entrepreneurs. Darren shares his journey from corporate recruiting and photography to launching two podcasts and building a thriving content ecosystem. From simple tech setups to editing hacks and promotion strategies, this episode is your...
Send us a text Ever wonder what kind of email actually gets replies—and closes deals? In this refreshingly personal episode, host Kendra Corman takes you behind the scenes of one of her most successful emails ever. Spoiler alert: it wasn't a sales pitch. It was a story about a 3 a.m. road trip, a surprise stop at Buc-ee's, and how one moment of gas station magic sparked real business results. If you're struggling to make email marketing work for you, or if storytelling feels like a buzzword y...
Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman welcomes SEO strategist and content marketing expert Barb Davids to talk about the not-so-secret truths of SEO, demystifying the process for small business owners and marketers alike. Barb shares her journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneur life and what it really takes to build SEO credibility in a noisy digital world. From quirky SEO myths (like white text on white backgrounds!) to practical strategies that ac...
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