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

Live Shopping: What You Need To Know As a Small Business

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! 
 
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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 
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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
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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
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Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog 
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Is Podcasting Right for Your Small Business?

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).
 
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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 
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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
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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:
𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob
 
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Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog 
 
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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:
 
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COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

Astonishing Marketing Myths And Legends

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!
 
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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 
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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 
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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
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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:
𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob
 
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Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog 
 
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This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:
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Unlocking Holiday Market Sales: Strategies for Small Businesses

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.
 
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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 
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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
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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:
 
Rock Your Fair Workshop: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/workshops/
 
𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob
 
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Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog 
 
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This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:
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COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

SEO Is Changing in 2026: New SEO Terms You Need To Know

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! 
 
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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 
 
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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
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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 
 
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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:
 
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COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

The TRUTH About "Best Of" Awards (Are They Worth It?)

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!
 
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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. 
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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 
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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
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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:
 
𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob
 
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Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog 
 
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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:
 
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COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

What’s Your Marketing Personality? (And How It Affects Your Marketing)

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!
 
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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:
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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 
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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
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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 
 
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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:
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COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

Mastering Holiday Marketing in 2025 for Small Businesses

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!
 
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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 
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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
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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 
 
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5 Steps to Starting Email Marketing as a Small Business Owner

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.
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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
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Choosing the Right Email Marketing Platform: https://youtu.be/ZEkPOQskpDE
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Are Google Ads Still Relevant in 2025?

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.
 
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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 
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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
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