Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Marketing Podcast, your go-to guide for everything marketing, aimed specifically at small businesses, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and coaches. I'm Katie Brinkley, your host and navigator in this journey, sharing my expertise and inviting savvy guests to dissect the nitty-gritty of social media, entrepreneurship, email marketing, and all things digital marketing.
Imagine having a friend who's been there, done that, and is now ready to let you in on the secrets of what's working right now in the marketing world. That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into the podcast. I cut through the noise and give you real, actionable advice, proven strategies, and innovative approaches that can help you scale your business and maximize your impact.
Whether it's a deep dive into the latest trends in social media, a breakdown of successful email marketing campaigns, or exploring novel marketing strategies, I'm all about giving you practical knowledge that you can apply right away. My goal is to make your marketing journey less of a guessing game and more of a strategic endeavor.
So, whether you're fine-tuning your existing marketing plan, looking for fresh ways to reach your audience, or just starting to get your feet wet in the vast sea of digital marketing, the Rocky Mountain Marketing Podcast is your trusty map and compass.
Join me, Katie Brinkley, as we build a lively community of go-getter marketers and visionary business leaders, tackling the exciting challenges of marketing together. Ready to take a bold step forward in your marketing adventure? You're in the right place.
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Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Marketing Podcast, your go-to guide for everything marketing, aimed specifically at small businesses, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and coaches. I'm Katie Brinkley, your host and navigator in this journey, sharing my expertise and inviting savvy guests to dissect the nitty-gritty of social media, entrepreneurship, email marketing, and all things digital marketing.
Imagine having a friend who's been there, done that, and is now ready to let you in on the secrets of what's working right now in the marketing world. That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into the podcast. I cut through the noise and give you real, actionable advice, proven strategies, and innovative approaches that can help you scale your business and maximize your impact.
Whether it's a deep dive into the latest trends in social media, a breakdown of successful email marketing campaigns, or exploring novel marketing strategies, I'm all about giving you practical knowledge that you can apply right away. My goal is to make your marketing journey less of a guessing game and more of a strategic endeavor.
So, whether you're fine-tuning your existing marketing plan, looking for fresh ways to reach your audience, or just starting to get your feet wet in the vast sea of digital marketing, the Rocky Mountain Marketing Podcast is your trusty map and compass.
Join me, Katie Brinkley, as we build a lively community of go-getter marketers and visionary business leaders, tackling the exciting challenges of marketing together. Ready to take a bold step forward in your marketing adventure? You're in the right place.
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In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I’m joined by Sara Nay—CEO at Duct Tape Marketing—to dive into a smarter, more sustainable way to grow your business with strategy-first content.
We’re talking about what most business owners get wrong when it comes to content, how the Marketing Hourglass can change the way you view your sales journey, and how AI and automation can elevate—not replace—your marketing.
Whether you're a solopreneur, service provider, or marketer stuck in the "post more!" cycle, this episode will show you how to simplify your efforts and focus on what actually moves the needle.
What You’ll Learn:
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Meet Sara Nay
02:10 – What is the Marketing Hourglass?
06:45 – Common mistakes in content strategy
10:30 – How to use AI for smarter marketing
13:50 – Automating the customer journey
18:15 – Turning customers into referral machines
22:00 – Final advice for simplifying your strategy
Tune in now and stop creating content that goes nowhere!
Visit Sara Nay online:
Website: https://ducttapemarketing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saranay
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ducttapemarketingvideo
Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting:
Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/
Website: https://yournextstep.agency/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab
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