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The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast

John Jantsch 1256 episodes Latest May 28, 2026

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast features insightful interviews with authors, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share valuable marketing tips, growth strategies, and resources. Hosted by John Jantsch, a top small business marketing expert, the show helps craft effective marketing strategies for business growth. Topics include marketing strategy, consulting, social media, content marketing, SEO, email marketing, lead generation, and business management. With over 900 episodes since 2005, it's a go-to resource for marketing and business growth.

Episodes

Why More Content Is Making You Invisible | 7 Steps to Small Business Marketing Success - Episode 4 Jun 11, 2026 13:50 Why More Content Is Making You Invisible | 7 Steps to Small Business Marketing Success - Episode 4 Creating more content should make your business easier to find. So why are so many brands becoming less visible? John breaks down the AI content trap, why generic marketing is getting ignored, and the simple framework smart businesses use to build authority instead. If your content feels busy but isn
How Customers Find Businesses Today | 7 Steps to Small Business Marketing Success - Episode 3 Jun 10, 2026 18:43 Customers aren't finding businesses the way they did a few years ago, and many small business owners haven't caught up. AI search, topic authority, reviews, and credibility signals are reshaping how buying decisions happen online. Learn what makes a business findable today, why traditional SEO alone is no longer enough, and the practical changes that help customers choose you over competitors. 00:
Busy Marketing, Empty Pipeline? Here's Why | 7 Steps to Small Business Marketing Success - Episode 2 Jun 4, 2026 12:03 Small business marketing fails when tactics come before strategy. John Jantsch explains how to stop random acts of marketing by defining your ideal client, clarifying your true difference, creating a core message, and mapping the customer journey through the Marketing Hourglass. 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Random Acts of Marketing Explained 03:44 How to Define Your Ideal Client 08:04 How to Different
7 Steps to Small Business Marketing Success - Episode 1 Jun 3, 2026 13:42 Most marketing problems don't start with tactics. They start with clarity. John Jantsch shares why founders often become the hidden variable behind stalled growth, drifting strategy, and marketing that never seems to deliver. Through four difficult but revealing questions, he shows how business owners can uncover what's actually working, what needs to stop, where profit really comes from, and what
Why Trust Matters More Than Marketing Now May 28, 2026 20:52 Most businesses spend too much time looking polished and not enough time building trust. As AI changes how customers discover and evaluate companies, generic messaging, safe branding, and surface-level credibility are becoming easier to ignore. Megan Hargroder explains why trust signals like reviews, personal stories, niche positioning, and real authority matter more than ever, and what small busi
Build a Business AI Can't Replace May 27, 2026 23:06 What does it take to build a business that thrives in the age of artificial intelligence? In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Derek Rydall about why the real competitive advantage in an AI-driven world isn't better tools—it's deeper humanity, authentic perspective, and lived experience. They explore how business owners can avoid outsourcing their thinking, strengthen creativity and communicat
Why Some Entrepreneurs Keep Growing While Others Stall May 21, 2026 19:57 Why do some entrepreneurs keep growing while others hit a wall? Jon Gordon says the difference often comes down to a handful of daily habits that shape mindset, resilience, and leadership over time. In this episode, we explore the routines that help business owners stay focused, lead stronger teams, avoid burnout, and keep growing even during stressful seasons. From building a positive mindset to
How to Know When Your Business Is Ready to Scale May 20, 2026 22:58 Most businesses do not fail because they scale too slowly. They fail because they grow before they are actually ready. Mark Roberge, former CRO of HubSpot and author of The Science of Scaling, explains how founders can stop relying on gut instinct and start using evidence to know when growth makes sense. From product-market fit and customer retention to hiring, revenue strategy, and scaling withou
Why the Smartest Leader Usually Fails May 14, 2026 21:49 Most businesses don't struggle because they lack talent or ideas. They struggle because leadership becomes too dependent on one person having all the answers. Jason Wilde explains why the future of innovation depends on building environments where teams can experiment, collaborate, and solve problems together instead of relying on lone-genius leadership. Learn how collective intelligence, psycholo
The 5 Stages From Operator to Owner May 13, 2026 22:32 Most agency owners think building a successful business means becoming the CEO, but many never escape the operator role. John talks with Jason Swenk about the five stages agency founders go through as they scale from overworked operators to true owners. They discuss founder dependency, leadership identity shifts, hiring the right people, building systems that remove bottlenecks, and why so many ag
Purpose-Driven Leaders Build Better Companies May 7, 2026 23:04 We explore why meaningful work and intentional leadership matter more than ever in today's AI-driven business landscape. In this episode, Tom Rath joins John Jantsch to discuss how entrepreneurs can avoid burnout, escape reactive busy work, and build purpose-driven businesses that create lasting impact. They dive into employee engagement, meaningful company culture, leadership habits, and why huma
Turn Talks Into Your Most Effective Marketing Tool May 6, 2026 21:48 We explore how to turn talks into your most effective marketing tool and why public speaking remains one of the most underused growth strategies for small businesses. Learn how founders can use speaking engagements to build authority, generate leads, and create long-term client relationships. Discover practical speaking strategies that convert audiences into customers without relying on hard selli

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