Recent Episodes

• Reach Your Potential by Living Dangerously

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Tripp Lanier. Tripp is a professional coach, author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous, and host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp which — for over a decad...

• Reach Your Potential by Living Dangerously

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Tripp Lanier. Tripp is a professional coach, author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous, and host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp which — for over a decad...

• Mastering the Art of Selling Your Business

  I interview John Warrillow, Founder of the Value Builder System which is a simple software for improving the value of company. He's also the author of: Built to Sell and The Automatic Customer.

• How to Lead a Team From Anywhere

  I interview David Burkus in this episode. He's the best selling author of five books about business and leadership. We talk about his latest book called Leading From Anywhere: The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams.

• How to Optimize Your Work Performance

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Clare Kumar, she helps busy professionals optimize their performance.

• How to Build a Stronger Workplace

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Brandon Miller, CEO of 34 Strong, an organization that helps leaders and leadership teams build stronger workplaces.

• How to Discover the Story of Your Brand

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Park Howell a 30+ year veteran of the advertising industry who has guided hundreds of purpose-driven brands and thousands of people who support them to substantial growth.

• 2021 Trends for Small Business Marketing Consultants

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I do my annual wrap up of 2020 in a way that predicts what is coming next year for marketing consultants.

• How to Create Meaningful Business Communication

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Fred Dust the former senior partner for the design firm IDEO founder of Making Conversation, a designer, author, educator, consultant, trustee, and advisor to social and business leaders.

• 2021 Trends for Small Business

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I do my annual wrap up of 2020 in a way that predicts what is coming next year!

• How to Understand the Hype in Marketing

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Michael F Schein the founder and president of MicroFame Media

• The Keys to Good Marketing for Hiring

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Nate Guggia, content creator and brand marketer at Job Portraits.

• How to Build Trust in a Digitally Distracted World

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Stephen Denny, author, speaker and consultant helping emerging and well-established brands define (or re-define) their competitive positioning.

• How to Pivot for Exponential Growth

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Tate Stock who is the founder and CEO of Chirp and Ship Stud.

• How to Pass on a Family Business Successfully

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jonathan Goldhill, adviser, coach, consultant, trainer, facilitator, and business therapist with 30 years of experience in his craft.

• What Personal Video Can Do for Your Business

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview David Jay, who is the founder and CEO behind Warm Welcome.

• Is the 1-Page Marketing Plan Right for Your Business?

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Allan Dib serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer and #1 bestselling author.

• Slow Page Speed Can Create a Bad Customer Experience

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I discuss page speed or website speed. How long does it take your site to load?

• How to Improve Your Personal Brand

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Rory Vaden, a New York Times bestselling author.

• How to View Customers More Like Members

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I'm talking about a new book I'm working on.

• Creativity is a Choice and It's Important

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Seth Godin, an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker.

• How to Find Inspiration in Doubt

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Kara Goldin, the founder, and CEO of Hint Water, a flavored water brand founded in 2005.

• Should Business Follow Data or Gut Feel?

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Reeves Wiedeman, contributing editor at New York magazine, who has written for the New Yorker,  the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Harper's, and other publications. 

• Repurposed Content Can Increase Your Traffic 300%

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Shaina Weisinger, CEO of Repurpose House.

• What Should You Know About IT in Small Business Today?

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jon Schram, founder of The Purple Guys Stress Free IT for small business. 

• Why Rent Your Marketing When You Should Own It?

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Clem Huffman, owner at South City Print and Alexa Arciero, marketing manager at South City Print.

• The Journey from Startup to Sold Again

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jon Hall, former founder of Grade.us and current founder and CEO of Switchbird. 

• How to Be a Better You

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Brant Menswar, one of the country's top motivational speakers, a critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO.

• How to Improve Your PR Content Online

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Farzad Rashidi Co-founder of Respona, the all-in-one digital PR and link building software that combines personalization with productivity.

• How Motivation Can Drive You to Produce Your Best Work

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Todd Henry, author, international speaker, consultant, and advisor.

• How to Prepare for Gen Z as a Small Business Owner

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jason Dorsey a generational expert, consultant, and co-author of Zconomy.

• Lessons Learned Running Dunkin Donuts

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Robert Rosenburg an American businessman, professor, and author. He was the chief executive officer of Dunkin' Donuts for thirty-five years from 1963 to 1998 and also served on the board of d...

• Lessons Learned Running Dunkin Donuts

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Robert Rosenburg an American businessman, professor, and author. He was the chief executive officer of Dunkin' Donuts for thirty-five years from 1963 to 1998 and also served on the board of d...

• How to Become a More Mindful Person

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Ricky Kalmon an American stage hypnotist, motivational speaker, TV personality and author of self-improvement audio programs.

• A Look at 2020 Growth for Home Services Businesses

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Tommy Mello, the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $50M home service business.

• How to Update Your Website Policy When Laws Change

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Donata Kalnenaite, the President of Termageddon.

• The Importance of Credibility in Business

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Sharon Vinderine the founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved.

• How to Use PR to Build Credibility for Your Business

  Interview with Gloria Chou about how to use PR in your business today. 

• Great Reviews Provide Proof That You Keep Your Promises

  Online reviews are more than just stars. Use the actual words in reviews to find ideal clients and update your marketing messages. 

• When you get an opportunity treat it like your one big break 

  An interview with Alison Levine leadership expert, polar explorer and mountaineer who is no stranger to extreme environments. 

• How a Simpler Website Can Improve User Experience

  An interview with Michael Reynolds, President and CEO of Zephyr CMS. 

• How Actionable Insights Can Help You Optimize Your Website

  An interview with Nils De Moor, CTO of Woorank about page speed and other elements that improve user experience on your site. 

• How the Power of Positive Thinking Turns into a Successful Business

  Laura Schmidt started notes to self, llc to put her belief in the power of positive thinking into action (and on people’s feet!). Listen in on this podcast to see how she markets this business successfully. 

• Do You Rent or Own Your Marketing?

• How to Have a Better Work Week

• Scale Your Business by Adding Systems

• Creating Community Focused on Shared Experiences

• Schloegel Design Remodel Interview on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast

• How to Communicate Your Brand Story with Simple Marketing

• How to Get Started in Influencer Marketing

• How to Be Ready for What's Next

• The Agency Growth Secrets Behind Design Pickle

• Integrating Creativity in Business

  Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Sarah J. Bray

• Why Direct Marketing Is More Effective Than Ever

• Unleash Your Potential

• The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Steven Herz

• Why Startup Communities are Essential

• Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Meredith Fineman

• Google Analytics for Small Businesses

  John Talks about using Google Analytics for your small business and certain things he feels should be used and focused on.

• What Should I Be Doing

  Sydni Craig-Hart joins John to talk about her business, Smart Simple Marketing, and she shares what its like being a 4th generation entrepreneur who works side-by-side with her husband. Listen to here more about client challenges and what she's telling pe...

• Do You Have What it Takes to Become an Entrepreneur?

  Gino Wickman is the creator of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and is here to share his new book, Entrepreneurial Leap. hear about tools to use and what other things can help you succeed in being an entrepreneur.

• How to Outsource Small Business Work

  Nathan Hirsch is the cofounder of OutSourceSchool and he shares how outsourcing can really help you get things off your plate.

• How to Thrive by Building a Community and a Strong Personal Brand

  John Jantsch interviews Ramon Ray, founder and CEO of Smart Hustle Media and author of The Celebrity CEO.

• How to Build a Business as an Introvert

  Kim Beasley shares her book, Creative Introverted Entrepreneur, with Duct Tape Marketing. 

• How to Embrace a Competitors Mindset to Grow Your Business

  Join John as he talks with Jake Thompson about Compete Every Day, the business and the book. 

• How to Embrace a More Diverse Approach to Marketing

• The Entrepreneurs Guide to Translating Accounting

  Spencer Sheinin joins us on Duct Tape Marketing Podcast to talk about his book Entreprenumbers: The Surprisingly Simple Path to Financial Clarity.

• Why Cold Calling Goes Wrong

  Join John as he talks to David Walter about his new book, The Million Dollar Rebuttal: Cold Calling is Not a Numbers Game! 

• How to Add Affiliate Marketing to Your Content

  Today we have Matt McWilliams on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast to share his expertise on affiliates and strategic partners. 

• The Guide to Great Podcast Guesting

  Last week John shared 7 Reasons Why a Podcast Can Help You Grow Your Business. Today is part two, learn about guest podcasting and ways to be successful with it.

• How to Have a Successful Consulting Practice During Uncertainty

  The CEO of Consulting Success, Michael Zipursky, shares his new book, Act Now: How Successful Consultants Thrive During Chaos and Uncertainty. 

• Create Your Own Journey

  John interviews Laura Gassner Otting as we continue to talk about growth in your entrepreneurship journey. 

• 7 Reasons Why a Podcast Can Help You Grow Your Business

  John Jantsch talks about 7 reasons your business can and should do podcasting.

• Building Good Relationships Is the Goal of Great Networking

  John talks to Ivan Misner about networking on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast.

• How to Get the Best Out of Your Virtual Meetings

  Mike Fraidenburg comes to talk with us about his new book that came out in the new year, Mastering Online Meetings.

• Focusing on the Customer to Grow Your Business

  Simon Severino joins us on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast.

• How to Create Your Referral Engine

  John wants to share with you the benefits of doing referrals for your business and ways to make it work for you.

• How to Define Your Path Towards Wellness

  Today on Duct Tape Marketing Podcast John interviews Dr. Nancy Trimboli who has a new book coming out, Stealth Health. 

• How to Improve Your Customers Journey

  John Jantsch talks about treating your customers or clients as members. 

• Tips of the Trade with Seth Godin

• How to Bring In-Person Events Online

  Today's podcast on Duct Tape Marketing is with Liam Austin, cofounder of Entrepreneurs HQ and Virtual Summit Academy.

• How to Build a Brand People Love

  In today's podcast John interviews Emily Heyward who has a new book coming out June 9th, Obsessed: Building a Brand People Love from Day One.

• How to Create Online Course Business Success

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Danny Iny, founder, and CEO of Mirasee and author of his latest book Teach Your Gift: How Coaches, Consultants, Authors, Speakers, and Experts Create Online Courses Business Success in 2020 a...

• How to Serve Your Ideal Clients More Successfully

  In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch Discusses the art of serving your best clients better.

• What we are missing in the virtual world

  John Jantsch interviews Steve Blank on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. 

• Here's to Empathy in Business

  John Jantsch interviews Minter Dial on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast about his book Heartifical Empathy: Putting heart into Business and Artificial Intelligence.

• Elevate Your Brand Visually with Easy Design Editing

  On this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews Payman Taei, founder of Hindsight Interactive and Visme. 

• Shift Your Marketing for the 'New' Normal

  John Jantsch interviews Mark Sanborn on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast about his book The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into Extrordinary.  

• How to be a Leader for the Future and Co-Create

  Duct Tape Marketing's John Jantsch interviews Keith Ferrazzi and discusses his book, Leading without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation can Breakdown Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration.

• Reinvention in Your Business to Thrive

  Alex Kantrowitz joins us on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast to discuss his new book 'Day One'. At Amazon, 'Day One' is code for inventing like a startup with little regard for legacy. Day Two is, in Jeff Bezos's own words, is 'stasis, followed by irreleva...

• Investing in Yourself and Your Team to Grow Your Business

  Entrepreneur Steve Bousquet took his college job mowing lawns and transformed it into a successful business with thousands of customers. He stops by to talk about the learning curve that comes with founding your own company. As he shifted from technician...

• Driving Innovation with Business Testing

  Business theorist, author, and speaker Alex Osterwalder discusses his two newest books, Testing Business Ideas and the upcoming The Invincible Company. Both books are part of a series focused on helping leaders undertake business modeling and testing with...

• Uncovering New Possibilities in the World of Marketing

  Ben Shapiro is a marketing strategy consultant and the producer of several popular podcasts. Marketing is always changing, but with change comes possibility. Ben discusses his own career journey and provides advice for others who are trying to navigate an...

• Knowing What to Fix Next in Your Business

  Entrepreneur, speaker, and author Mike Michalowicz sits down to discuss his latest book Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change that Will Level Up Your Business. All too often, Michalowicz sees businesses that are putting out fires or taking on the wrong cha...

• Why Great Leaders Stay Curious (And How to Do It)

  Michael Bungay Stanier returns to the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast to discuss his latest book The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever. So many leaders feel great pressure to have all the answers. But in reality, when lead...

• Are You Ready for the Era of Context Marketing?

  Mathew Sweezey, Principal of Marketing Insights at Salesforce, stops by the show to talk about the concept of context marketing. Mathew contends that the old, messaged-focused way of marketing has gone the way of the dodo. We've now entered the era of con...

• Creating Promotional Products That Make an Impact

  Mark Graham and Bobby Lehew of commonsku, a company that creates software for the promotional products industry, are today's guests on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. Promotional products are sometimes brushed aside as frivolous, but Graham and Lehew con...

• Building a Culture of Trust and Belonging

  Leadership expert, speaker, and author Mike Robbins has spent his career studying company culture and what goes in to building a successful organization. Robbins has identified the pillars that allow any team to grow trust and work together, and he shares...

• Finding Success and Whole-Life Wealth

  Rock Thomas is a motivational speaker, best-selling author, and podcaster. After achieving his own financial success, he looked around and noticed that many others who did well in business struggled in their personal lives. Realizing that financial succes...

• Becoming Your Best Virtual You

  Virtual tools to help facilitate remote work have suddenly become a major focus for many business owners. I've been using some great work-from-home-friendly tools for years, and I wanted to share my go-tos for everything from video recording to collaborat...