The Smart Marketer Podcast

Was 2022 A Roller Coaster For You Too? Molly Pittman (SM CEO) and John Grimshaw (SM CMO) reflect on a tough (but successful) year and set the tone for 2023. Spoiler alert, they’re not worried! Hear why they’re seeing opportunity ahead (and how you can capitalize on it too). Let us know your favorite 2022 episode(s) in an Apple Podcasts review! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ Smart Marketer Courses https://smartmarketer.com/courses/.  Want to learn more about how Smart Marketer overcame their 2022 Email Struggles? Check out Ep. 104, Double Your Email Open Rates (And 4X Your Click-Through Rates) With John Grimshaw and Molly Pittman https://smartmarketer.com/double-your-email-open-rates-and-4x-your-click-through-rates-with-john-grimshaw-and-molly-pittman/.

In this power-packed episode, Brett Curry shares the "Quick Hit Tips" you'll need under your belt if you want to win with Performance Max in 2023. But there's so much more in his conversation with Molly Pittman. You'll hear how your job as a Marketer is shifting and why that's Okay, and you'll also hear about the mindset you need to find opportunities and thrive.  YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS   Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We'd also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit   Links Brett Curry https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ OMG Commerce https://www.omgcommerce.com/services/google-search?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGE95-iIoatTwJtW-nirDeHUVtWep6DAS1MHwd9THJAggj0EUl_7a-YaAi-EEALw_wcB Brett's course with Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/google-pmax-blueprint/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/

Is it better to send an email with a lot of images and a little bit of text or an email with a lot of text and just a few images? Does email layout and body even matter? John Grimshaw has the answer for you in this short shot of an episode! We’re bringing you marketing updates and insights right when you need them. John (the CMO of Smart Marketer) shares what he found in a split test they literally just ran this holiday.  Listen now to find out what he learned (you’ll want to tweak your campaigns as soon as possible). YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit   Links Connect with John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ More Episodes on this subject:  Ep. 85, Why Email Matters More Than Ever https://smartmarketer.com/why-email-matters-more-than-ever-with-ezra-firestone-and-john-grimshaw/ Ep. 104, Double Your Email Open Rates (And 4X Your Click-Through Rates) With John Grimshaw and Molly Pittman https://smartmarketer.com/double-your-email-open-rates-and-4x-your-click-through-rates-with-john-grimshaw-and-molly-pittman/. Check out our Smart Marketer Courses https://smartmarketer.com/courses/. 

Are you tired of trading your time for money? Are you killing yourself to scale your business? If you’ve recently started listening to the Smart Marketer Podcast, we do NOT want you to miss some of the juicy content we dropped back in the day! Today we have an excerpt from Episode 6. Ezra is one of the pioneers of the E-commerce industry, and he also happens to be the Founder of Smart Marketer (and the Co-founder and CEO of BOOM by Cindy Joseph and Zipify Apps). You’ll hear him talk with Molly Pittman about the game he used to play (literally, poker) versus the game he’s playing NOW! Not only does he share the real way to generate wealth, but also his take on the root of happiness.   YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit   Links Ezra Firestone, https://smartmarketer.com/about/ More Episodes, https://smartmarketer.com/blog/?cat=podcasts.

Why are Pepijn Hufen and his Media Buyers at The Smart Marketer Agency so excited? They’re seeing some significant improvements in their Client accounts. As you have come to expect with this Podcast, we’re sharing all the insights with you today so that you can move into 2023 with the best strategies and results possible.  “If you have something that is already working in your ad account, leveraging these four ways to run your Facebook ads campaigns in 2023 can potentially transform your account”. Pepijn Hufen.    YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Pepijn Hufen, https://www.instagram.com/pep_hufen/?hl=en More Episodes, https://smartmarketer.com/blog/?cat=podcasts.

Our OG Hosts, Molly Pittman and John Grimshaw, are back and excited to celebrate two years of The Smart Marketer podcast! Listen as they share the three most-listened-to episodes of this year (so far), and a few things you'll be glad to learn are in the pipeline. You’ll hear content from Episode 98, ‘How To Manage Scale And Think About Your Marketing,’ (https://smartmarketer.com/how-to-manage-scale-and-think-about-your-marketing-and-branding/) Episode 92, ‘Three Facebook Campaigns That Are Working Right Now,' (https://smartmarketer.com/three-facebook-campaigns-that-are-working-right-now-pepijn-hufen-and-molly-pittman/) And Episode 94, ‘Google Performance Max, A Dream For Digital Marketers? (https://smartmarketer.com/googles-performance-max-a-dream-for-digital-marketers-with-molly-pittman-and-kasim-aslam/). Let us know your favorite episode(s) in an Apple Podcasts review! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ More Episodes, https://smartmarketer.com/blog/?cat=podcasts.

This episode is for you if you want to know how to beat Imposter Syndrome, live a happier life, or stay sane in this crazy world. We are re-visiting one of our all-time favorite episodes for Digital Marketers and Entrepreneurs. Why? Because our community needs to hear it! Join our hosts Molly Pittman (SM CEO) and John Grimshaw (SM CMO) as they chat with #1 New York Times bestselling author Gabby Bernstein. In this Not Business episode, Gabby shares her story to help you become the happiest, most fulfilled, and most balanced individual outside work. Why? Because you matter, you’re worth it, AND your personal life will affect the performance of your business.  “If you’re an entrepreneur, your career is a relationship, your business is your relationship, and it’s a very intimate relationship. That relationship reveals to you the unresolved parts of your shadow side that need to be healed.” Gabby Bernstein.   YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Gabby Bernstein, https://gabbybernstein.com/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ Mentioned In This Episode EMDR International Association, https://www.emdria.org/ The Body Keeps The Score, https://a.co/7eTXeSA

It’s a crazy time for marketers here in Q4, so what better time to drop an episode about the money-making channel, Email? Whether you’re new to email marketing or a seasoned entrepreneur, listen to this quick episode with our guru John Grimshaw to ensure you have this powerful channel covered like a pro (and get the most out of your hard-earned list). Listen for the Who, the Why, and the When, an essential Offer Formula, and you’ll also hear John’s iOS 15 Workarounds. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ Smart Marketer Courses, https://smartmarketer.com/courses/

Nish Samantray and his wife took their E-Comm business ‘Arrae’ from zero to one million dollars in revenue in just eight months. A couple of years later, they’re now spending half a million dollars every month (with the Smart Marketer Agency) on paid advertising! How does that even happen? You’ll find out exactly how in this episode. Nish and Molly Pittman break it down and marvel at the story. Did they have a head start? Sort of. Did they have an unfair advantage? Not particularly. Find out the exact strategies and steps they took (after investing their whole wedding budget) so that you can glean tips and insights for your own brand and businesses. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Nish Samantray https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantsamantray/ Nish’s Brand, https://www.arrae.com/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com Smart Marketer Courses, https://smartmarketer.com/courses/

John is BACK, and in this "Not Business" episode, you'll hear where the heck he went and why. Plus, John and Molly talk about the adjustments you'll need to make if you're going to be able to bring more balance into your life, go with the flow and still succeed professionally. You will also hear Molly's synchronicity story and be encouraged to be flexible and open so that you can better solve problems for your clients (and enjoy the ride)! “The state of being in thought, in reflection, in waiting is not to be behind or to be lagging, but it is a state of anticipation”. John Grimshaw YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We’d also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Molly Pittman, MollyPittman.com John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ Smart Marketer Courses, https://smartmarketer.com/courses/