Why Two Weeks Notice Is Hurting Workplace Culture

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Robert Glazer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Robert Glazer, founder of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, and author of the bestselling book Rethinking Two Weeks Notice. Robert is an expert in workplace culture, employee retention, andRead More

Weekend Favs January 11th

My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favoriteRead More

Solving the Marketing Leadership Gap for Small Business (Marketing Leadership as a Service)

Small business marketing can feel like an endless checklist: create content, run Google Ads, post on social media, and optimize for SEO. The advice is everywhere, but what if you’ve tried it all and still don’t see results? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many small business owners struggleRead More

The Secret to Smarter, Focused Productivity

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Tommy Mello In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Jay Papasan, a bestselling author, VP of strategic content at Keller Williams Realty International, and co-creator of The One Thing. Jay has dedicated his career to helping individuals and businesses achieveRead More

Weekend Favs January 4th

My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favoriteRead More

Weekend Favs December 28th

My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favoriteRead More

Top 10 Duct Tape Marketing Podcast Episodes of 2024

As we wrap up 2024, I can’t help but look back at all the incredible conversations I had on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast this year. Marketing is changing faster than ever, and small businesses have been riding the wave—adapting to new trends, embracing tech, and finding fresh ways toRead More

Weekend Favs December 21st

My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favoriteRead More

Marketing Trends 2025: Actionable Insights for Agencies & fCMOs

The marketing world never sits still, and as we approach 2025, the buzz of new possibilities is louder than ever. For marketing consultants, agencies, and fractional CMOs, understanding these trends isn’t optional — it’s essential. For over 30 years, I’ve been committed to helping small and medium-sized businesses achieve theirRead More

Building a $220M Empire: The Power of Training and Branding

John Jantsch (00:01.24) Hello and welcome to another episode of the Duck Tape Marketing Podcast. This is John Jantsch. My guest today is Tommy Mello. He’s a driven entrepreneur who’s built a 220 million home services business with over 700 employees across 20 states. He’s also the founder of HomeRead More