Build a Brand Gen Z Wants to Work (and Buy) From

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Len Silverman In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Len Silverman, a veteran marketer, former Learning Center owner, and author of Mesh: Aligning Your Personal Brand with Gen Z. With over 30 years of experience and firsthand insight into theRead More

Why AI Isn’t Replacing You—It’s Freeing You

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Keith Lauver In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Keith Lauver, a serial entrepreneur, product launch expert, and founder of Atomic Elevator—an AI-powered marketing company behind Ella, a high-definition marketing platform. With six startups and over $34 million in productRead More

Weekend Favs March 22nd

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

How Businesses Can Thrive in Uncertain Times

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Bill Canady In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Bill Canady, seasoned business leader and author of From Panic to Profit. Bill has spent over 30 years driving business growth, leading industrial and consumer companies, and refining strategies that helpRead More

How to Outrank Big Competitors in Search

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Sam Dunning In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Sam Dunning, founder of Breaking B2B, an SEO firm specializing in SEO for revenue—not vanity metrics. Sam shares his insights on how small businesses can compete with industry giants in GoogleRead More

Weekend Favs March 15th

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

7 Paths to a Successful Startup

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Lori Rosenkopf In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School and author of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: Seven Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value Through Innovation. Lori’s research on entrepreneurship, businessRead More

The Truth About SEO, AI, and Content in 2025

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Bruce Clay In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Bruce Clay, widely regarded as the “Father of SEO.” With a career spanning nearly three decades, Bruce has witnessed every major shift in search engine optimization—from the early days of simpleRead More

The 7 Roles Every Small Business Owner and How to Manage Them

Ever feel like running your business is a never-ending game of keeping plates spinning? I remember watching a circus performer as a kid, keeping seven or eight plates balanced on tall sticks. Just when one would start to wobble, he’d rush over to give it a quick spin, only toRead More

Agency Growth Starts with Existing Clients

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Max Traylor In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Max Traylor, consultant, author of The Agency Survival Guide, and host of Beers with Max. Max helps marketing agencies rethink their approach to agency growth by focusing on agency upselling, clientRead More