The Smart Marketer Podcast

This is a time of the year when anything can happen - performance can be more than expected or worse than expected, and there is so much riding on this moment in time. So Molly and John are on the show today to help you pace yourself and get through this final stretch of the season. The first takeaway is (spoiler alert): Don't Panic! Molly and John encourage you to play it slow and steady as they drop nuggets of wisdom, encouragement, and 'next steps' gleaned from years of experience in the wild waters of Digital marketing, Info Businesses, and E-commerce. You'll hear tips on what to do if things aren't going so great, as well as how to adapt and prepare for the next phase of sales. Be sure to share this episode with anyone you think will benefit from their expertise. LINKS The Smart Marketer Cyber Monday Sale, https://smartmarketer.com/2023-black-friday-sale/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw,https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ 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 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  

Many of our listeners are Marketers and Entrepreneurs inspired to change the world. So today, we're tackling something we've never discussed on the show! We're drilling into the specifics of Nonprofit marketing with special guest Ebony Smith of Gracefull Grind Strategies. Whether you run a nonprofit, work for a nonprofit or you’re an entrepreneur looking to give back, you're probably wondering how to approach Nonprofit marketing. Does it operate like a "regular business"? Can I just apply the marketing strategies I already use? What are the differences? Whether you're trying to raise Awareness, build your community, or raise funds, you'll hear some vital keys to success in today's episode.  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 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/ Ebony Smith, https://www.gracefullgrindstrategies.com/ Train My Traffic Person ("TMTP") https://smartmarketer.com/train-my-traffic-person/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI37nwh5Lu_AIV0AitBh2cWwUbEAAYASAAEgLN4vD_BwE

It’s not too late to boost your Q4 sales (and lower your stress levels too)! Pepijn Hufen (CEO of the Smart Marketer Agency) is back on the show with top-notch, tried and tested tips that will help simplify your approach to the Holiday Sales and eliminate much of the guesswork. Listen in to hear the advice he gives to their agency clients, including how to break down your sales into five distinct phases, ways to simplify some of the logistics, and the tools you need to set up now to track your data in real time.  “It’s Better To Run 3 Well-Thought-Through Sales Then 5 Poorly Executed Sales”. Pepijn Hufen You Will Learn The Biggest Mistake You Could Make this season (even if you’re a premium brand) How long you should run your Cyber Monday Sale What to do with your Top of Funnel Meta Ads during your Q4 Sales And More! LINKS Pepijn Hufen, on Twitter, https://twitter.com/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/pep_hufen/ The Smart Marketer Agency, https://smartmarketeragency.com/ YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has exceeded 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 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.  

You can be the best media buyer in the world (or the best email marketer), but if you are not generating the most revenue per visitor to your website, you're not making as much money as you could be! So, if you need a leg-up with your Conversion Rate Optimization, you definitely need to check out this episode with special guest Oliver Kenyon, co-founder of ConversionWise. Formerly known as The Landing Page Guys, his company has built more landing pages than any other agency on the planet. He and Molly discuss the number one thing you can do to increase your conversion rate (and he breaks down exactly how), the keys to testing, how to spot new or not-so-good agencies, and the relentlessness it takes to win in marketing.  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 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/ Oliver Kenyon, https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverkenyon?originalSubdomain=uk ConversionWise, https://conversionwise.com/about-conversionwise/    

Ezra Firestone, E-Commerce guru, shares his overarching system for a winning e-commerce business. He highlights the importance of customer retention and discusses his strategies for turning struggling businesses into profitable ventures. The podcast also introduces the Smart E-commerce course and offers a limited-time discount on the Smart Product Creation beta course.

At a time when marketers are all about Q4 and acquiring new customers, special guest Jason Donapel talks with Molly about also using Q4 campaigns for longer-term wins! Jason hones in on segmentation and personalization, shares tips that will bring your SMS strategy up to speed, and talks with Molly about Agency life. You’ll also hear about the one benchmark question he asks of every campaign he implements for his clients: How does it help us now and in the future? 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 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/ Jason’s company, https://theemailexperience.com

Do you ever feel like there must be something more? Digital marketing can be a grind, often leading to fatigue, emptiness, and general dissatisfaction. In this #NotBusiness episode, CEO Molly Pittman answers your questions about her dog rescue and, in turn, shares how Non-profit work brings meaning to your ability to market, sell, and raise funds. You will hear how she’s saving lives, being refueled with energy to sow back into her business, and building a legacy she is proud of.  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 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/ Kentucky Saving Them Together, https://www.facebook.com/KSTT.Rescue/  

If you’re tight on cash and in the early phases of your business, every penny counts, and you need every dollar to work for you! Even the huge E-Comm brands that we often talk about on this show - they had to start from somewhere, and most started from scratch. In this episode, Pepijn Hufen looks back at his humble beginnings and shares what he would do if he were starting from square one again. He breaks down exactly what he would do to launch Meta Ads with just $1000 in budget so that you can have a simple and smart plan to follow. Whether you’re starting out, starting again, or just testing a new product or offer, this episode will give you clarity and confidence on how to proceed.  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 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, on Twitter, https://twitter.com/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/pep_hufen/ Ep. 158, The Four Stages Of Scaling Facebook Ads https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407?i=1000623662285 The Smart Marketer Agency, https://smartmarketeragency.com/

If you find the business of people and relationships puzzling or just plain difficult, this episode is a great place to start. Often, Marketers and Entrepreneurs max out their skill set and become the best they can be, but run into problems and stagnate because of their relationships at work and home. It’s not wrong to be bottom-line driven and compelled to make things happen, but putting people first has so many benefits. In this episode, you’ll hear more from CEO Molly Pittman and CMO John Grimshaw. Molly and John agree that prioritizing people and ‘being a good human’ is the most critical thing you can do for your happiness, health, and success in business.  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 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/ The Smart Marketer Agency, https://smartmarketeragency.com/  

As a Marketer, you will always need evergreen content to use and splice together for powerful year-round Ads. In this episode, Molly Pittman talks to the Creative Manager at The Smart Marketer Agency about “Flexible use content.” Ben Bennett shares the framework and the need behind it, and how they use this idea to test and improve their clients’ creatives. So, if you are looking for ways to fight creative fatigue, test hooks quickly, and find your creative style (and more), this episode is for you.  “When your content goes out and crushes it, it’s a double-edged sword, right? It burns through quickly. So we’re always needing more and more content.” Ben Bennett. 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 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/ Ben Bennett, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-bennett-3023091b2/ TMTP, https://trainmytrafficperson.com/ Flexible Use Content Guide, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eCcDSG8sVG_ncXS7Pgvv-UH7X_46bj8tVLJoGFenBuI/edit The Smart Marketer Agency, https://smartmarketeragency.com/