Marketing strategist Ian Bernard shares insights on building big brands on small budgets, including the 4Cs of positioning and creating future demand. He discusses common advertising mistakes, the 2-4-5 framework for full-funnel advertising, digital marketing mistakes, and strategies for top-of-mind positioning. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of brand marketing vs. performance marketing, creating a benefit ladder, the role of context in brand building, building awareness on a small budget, and the need for differentiation as a small brand.