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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What does it really take to scale your business without losing your sanity?
In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I sit down with my friend, business partner, and COO of Next Step Social & Podcasting, Shawn Quintero. Shawn pulls back the curtain on the systems, strategy, and mindset shifts that have helped us scale Next Step Social & Podcasting —and support clients doing the same.
We talk about:
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: Scaling Your Business
01:02 Meet the COO: Shawn Quintero
01:57 The Importance of Systems in Business
03:34 Challenges of Founder-Dependent Businesses
10:18 Strategic Incentives and Marketing Campaigns
12:53 VIP Day: A Game Changer for Businesses
17:14 Client Success Stories
21:20 Finding Clarity and Solving Problems
25:13 Looking Ahead: Scaling in 2026
26:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Whether you're a solo business owner or managing a full team, this conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the intentional design that drives real business growth.
Ready to take the next step? Book your VIP Day now at yournextstep.agency and let’s build your custom growth strategy.
Visit Shawn Quintero online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQ/
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/
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