The Smart Marketer Podcast

What did you miss in Ezra's private Q&A hosted by Shopify? Clubhouse is an exclusive new social channel where you can listen in on live conversations between entertainers, educators and influencers (among others). In this episode, we share the 10 most interesting questions from Ezra’s Clubhouse Q&A hosted by Shopify — including ecomm questions like how Ezra knew his business was headed in the right direction and how he plans to manage customer acquisition post-iOS 14, plus more personal questions like what kind of impact Ezra wants to have as he continues to grow his brands.  YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #WeOutHere Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

Hey CEOs: Want to be a better leader? In this conversation taken straight from his private Mastermind, Ezra Firestone discusses the roles, responsibilities, and challenges that come with being a CEO. He highlights the six pillars you should focus on if you want to become a better leader, including how to handle critical tasks, the key to building a winning culture, and how he gets high-level talent to come work for him. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #WeOutHere Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

Do you save tedious tasks for certain days of the week? In part 2 of this series on routine and productivity, Molly and John describe their process for mentally and physically preparing for the work week. You’ll learn the day-to-day routines that boost their productivity, including why you should intentionally divide your time, how Molly starts her mornings off right, and why John’s ready to “eat the frog”. *Ribbit* YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #NotBusiness Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

Do you take time to reflect on your accomplishments? (You should!)  In this episode, Ezra joins Molly and John to wrap up this 2-part series on what they’ve learned from working together over the last year, taking a moment to reflect on and appreciate how far they’ve come as peers and individuals. We hope you use this episode as motivation to reinvest in product creation, build processes ahead of time, find your voice of reason, and make the next year better than the last!   YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #WeOutHere Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

What have we learned after 1 year of running Smart Marketer? In Part 1 of this two part review, our hosts chat with Ezra about why they joined Smart Marketer and share some big lessons learned in their new roles as CEO (Molly) and CMO (John). Ezra also talks about the challenges of giving up creative control and why it was the best thing for the company. A year later, Smart Marketer is growing, more content is being produced, employees are happy, and the gang is sharing all the lessons they learned along the way! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #WeOutHere Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

Do you want to be more productive? We know how challenging it can to start new routines or change old ones. So, in this 2-part series, our hosts share how they overcame bad habits and how that led to more productivity at work and at home. We discuss the power of consistency, finding balance in a remote setting, and how to develop new routines that promote personal growth.  YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #NotBusiness   Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

Can you tell the difference between good & bad business opportunities? Join us as Ezra Firestone reveals what the “perfect” business opportunity looks like and which business models to avoid. Many variables will impact your success and pleasure when starting a new business, and to help steer you in the right direction, Ezra goes deep on the opportunities and drawbacks of different business types, including markets, shipping costs, selling propositions, influencers and more! YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #WeOutHere Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

How do you get out of a work slump? Molly Pittman and John Grimshaw are joined by Ezra Firestone to discuss how they pull themselves out of creative slumps and regain their enthusiasm for work. Molly shares the 5 tips she uses to her own worklife, while John and Ezra each share what does the trick for them. If you could use a boost of inspiration today, then this is the episode for you.  YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #NotBusiness Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

Do you have communication structures in place? In part 3 of this 3-part series on Communication, Ezra Firestone talks about the need for open communication at work and at home. He shares a few tactics for strong communication, explains "emotional charge" and "value judgments," and much more. (To hear Molly's and John's thoughts on communication, go back and listen to episodes 24 and 26.) YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #NotBusiness Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

How can you improve your ad campaigns? Molly Pittman plays the role of detective in this #WeOutHere segment focused on campaign optimization. Molly believes optimization and scaling are both huge mental games, and in this episode she shares her 5-step process for uncovering the clues and cracking the case when it comes to improving any Facebook campaign. Put on your detective cap and get ready to investigate!  YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Here’s how you can make a difference: Subscribe to The Smart Marketer Podcast Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Repost this episode to your social media Share your favorite episodes with a friend Tag us in your next post and use the hashtag #WeOutHere Have questions? Send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don’t forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit