Best Agorapulse Podcasts (2026)

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How AI Is Reshaping SEO in Digital Health with Noah Goldfarb 51:13

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In this episode of The Marketing Share, Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren have a conversation with returning guest Noah Goldfarb, Head of SEO at Fire and Spark, to unpack what’s actually happening to SEO in an AI-driven world, especially in digital health and B2C-heavy industries. Noah shares insights from two recent studies: The Telehealth 20 and Fi…

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The Bumpy Road to Multi-Product Success in SaaS with Ryan Wang, CEO of Assembled 40:07

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Dan Balcauski talks with Ryan Wang, CEO and co-founder of Assembled, a support operations platform. The discussion covers Assembled's evolution from a workforce management tool to incorporating AI capabilities for customer support, the cultural and strategic challenges of launching new products, and lessons learned from experiences at Stripe. Ryan …

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Becoming an Indispensable CMO: Finance, Alignment & AI Advice with Alan Gonsenhauser (Ep 54) 25:02

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Welcome back to The Marketing Share Podcast. This week, we're excited to present Part 2 of our conversation with Alan Gonsenhauser, where we dig into what it takes to move from VP of Marketing to an effective, indispensable CMO. Alan lays out practical advice on speaking the language of business, aligning with the CFO, and leading cross-functional …

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How Extreme Openness Fuels SaaS Success with Oron Afek, CEO of Vim 40:11

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Dan Balcauski interviews Oron Afek, CEO and co-founder of Vim. Oron discusses Vim's approach to extreme transparency, fostering a high-performance culture, and their mission to accelerate innovation in healthcare. They dive into the importance of a meritocratic environment and the distinction between competent leaders and individual contributors. O…

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The Peril of Focusing on Problems with Steve Holm, CEO of Copper 41:23

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Dan Balcauski speaks with Steve Holm, CEO of Copper. Steve shares insights into the challenges of integrating big company experience into startups, the importance of a differentiated product for the right customers, and the cultural shifts necessary for growth. Steve discusses his return to Copper to turn around the company by focusing on an ideal …

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The Growing Demand for Fractional CMOs with Advisor Alan Gonsenhauser (Ep 53) 37:25

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In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren have an exciting conversation with Alan Gonsenhauser, interim CMO, advisor, and trusted voice in the CMO Coffee Talk community. Alan has decades of experience guiding marketing leaders and stepping into complex growth environments, and he brings his expertise to the sho…

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The Surprising Strategy that Created a Six-Year Competitive Edge with Emeric Ernoult, CEO of Agorapulse 44:08

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Dan Balcauski talks with Emeric Ernoult, the CEO of Agorapulse, a social media management platform. Emeric shares his journey of scaling Agorapulse to serve over 8,000 customers across 140 countries. The discussion covers the importance of constraints in driving innovation, differentiating products in a crowded market, and navigating the competitiv…

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The Bet That Doubled a Business Travel SaaS' Clients in 2020 with Luca Carlucci, CEO of BizAway 41:45

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Dan Balcauski hosts Luca Carlucci, CEO and co-founder of BizAway.Luca shares BizAway's mission of simplifying business travel by integrating technology with travel agent services. From a humble beginning with just a booking platform, BizAway now caters to over 1700 corporate clients with over 300 employees. The episode explores the shift towards a …

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Why Duda Ditched Half Their Audience to Scale with Itai Sadan, CEO of Duda 38:27

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Dan Balcauski speaks with Itai Sadan, co-founder and CEO of Duda, a leading professional website builder for digital agencies and SaaS platforms. Itai shares his 15-year journey of scaling Duda to over a million active websites built by 20,000 agency partners globally. They discuss strategic pivots from mobile to responsive design and shifting focu…

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Balancing Brand Integrity and Local Market Strategy with Franchise Expert Brian McHale (Ep 52) 48:39

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In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, hosts Barb VanSomeren and Alec Cheung sit down with Brian McHale, CEO of Brandience, a full-service marketing agency based in Cincinnati that helps national and franchise brands grow while staying true to their identity. Brian brings decades of experience in media, production, and brand strategy, incl…

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The Surprising Downsides of Infinite AI Content with Yaniv Makover, CEO of Anyword 42:09

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Dan Balcauski speaks with Yaniv Makover, CEO and co-founder of Anyword, about the evolution of AI in content creation and marketing. They discuss the impact of ChatGPT, the competitive landscape of SaaS AI copywriting tools, and the strategic differentiation Anyword employs. Yaniv shares insights on the necessity for enterprises to integrate AI, th…

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The Hidden Mental Health Struggles of SaaS Scaling with John Peebles, CEO of Administrate 41:23

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Dan Balcauski speaks with John Peebles, CEO of Administrate, about his journey from focusing on small to medium-sized businesses to transitioning towards serving large enterprises. He highlights the importance of making tough decisions, such as changing the entire team, and the difficulty of managing mental health as a leader. John also discusses t…

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The Energy Equation Critical to Scaling SaaS with Dominik Obermaier, CEO of HiveMQ 44:56

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Dan Balcauski speaks with Dominik Obermaier, CEO of HiveMQ, a leading enterprise IoT platform. Dominik discusses his transition from CTO to CEO, the surprising benefits of growing HiveMQ from a small town in Germany thats led the company to serving Fortune 500 companies globally. Key points include the significance of personal growth for leaders, t…

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Rethinking Go-To-Market in the Age of AI with marketing expert Chaenara O'Brien (Ep 51) 48:44

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In this episode of The Marketing Share, our co-hosts Barb VanSomeren and Alec Chung sit down with Chae O’Brien, GTM specialist and principal strategist at Thought Bakery, for a grounded conversation about what it really takes to build a modern go-to-market strategy. Chae has worked with leading SaaS brands like Bombora, G2, and Simulogic, helping t…

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Skipping SMBs to Conquer the Enterprise with Brandon Card, CEO of Terzo 48:15

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Dan Balcauski speaks with Brandon Card, CEO and Founder of Terzo, an enterprise AI platform focused on contract intelligence for Fortune 500 companies. Brandon shares his journey from working at tech giants like Microsoft and IBM to founding Terzo, highlighting the challenges of targeting enterprise clients and creating new budget line items for AI…

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The Benefits of Side Hustle Scaling with Richie Khandelwal, CEO of PriceLabs 36:55

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In this episode of SaaS Scaling Secrets, Dan Balcauski interviews Richie Khandelwal, co-founder of PriceLabs, a revenue management platform for vacation rental owners. Richie shares his unique journey of building PriceLabs into a global operation while working demanding full-time roles at Bain and scaling MindTickle. They discuss the origins of Pri…

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From CMO to CRO: Florence Broderick on balancing growth with efficiency and the metrics that actually matter 51:22

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What does it really take to make the leap from CMO to CRO and to build a revenue function that actually scales? In the final episode of Season 1, Tom is joined by Florence Broderick, CRO at General Index, to unpack what it actually takes to make the transition to CRO and what founders should know before hiring their first CRO. Florence shares candi…

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Breaking Down Product-Led Growth Myths with Eric Boduch, co-founder of Pendo and CEO of 24andUp 43:24

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Dan Balcauski talks with Eric Boduch, co-founder of Pendo and CEO of 24 and Up, about his experiences scaling SaaS businesses. Eric shares insights from Pendo's rapid growth phases, including the importance of culture, product-led growth, and brand building. They discuss the transition from startup to scale-up, the role of data-driven decisions, an…

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Bridging the Messaging Gap: Chris Silvestri on Clear, Conversion-Driven Copy (Ep 50) 48:18

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What if we told you that your copy isn't the problem, but your messaging is? In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, our co-hosts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren have an insightful conversation with message market fit expert Chris Silvestri, founder of Conversion Alchemy. With a background that spans software engineering, UX design, and beh…

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From $60m Exit to Building an Era-Defining AI Company: Sean Williams on lessons from a start-up exit to building again with AutogenAI 43:26

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What do you think of when you hear ‘exited Founder’? Someone travelling the world or sitting on a remote island sipping cocktails? Today’s Making The Grade guest may change your perspective… We’re joined by Sean Williams, Co-Founder & CEO of AutogenAI, the AI bid writing software. Before AutogenAI, Sean co-founded Corndell Ltd, which he grew from s…

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Kickstarting SaaS Pricing with Fynn Glover, CEO of Schematic 45:45

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Dan Balcauski speaks with Fynn Glover, co-founder and CEO of Schematic, about his extensive journey from pursuing professional soccer to founding several successful companies, including Schematic. Fynn shares insights into the importance of flexible pricing and billing strategies in SaaS, highlighting the complex relationship between engineering an…

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Scaling Lean in a $500B Market: Ed Bartlett on going from zero to one & transitioning out of the CEO seat 42:50

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In the start-up ecosystem, there are a few truths that never change - scaling is harder than it looks, over-hiring can kill momentum, and knowing when to hand over the CEO reins might be the hardest call of all. In this episode,Ed Barltett, Founder & CEO of Hicomply, unpacks how to successfully scale with a lean team and build a GTM engine that act…

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Why Ignoring Everyone is the Key to Success with Kaveh Rostampor, CEO of Planhat 36:37

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Host Dan Balcauski speaks with Kaveh Rostampor, CEO and co-founder of Planhat, a customer platform designed to help businesses acquire, grow, service, and retain customers. Kaveh shares insights from his journey in scaling Planhat, emphasizing the importance of bootstrapping, maintaining a clean cap table, and creating an expectation document to en…

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The Future of Social Media Strategy, AI, and Marketing & Sales with Emeric Ernoult, CEO of Agorapulse (Ep 49) 56:27

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How do you go from corporate law to leading one of the most innovative social media management platforms? In this episode, Emeric Ernoult, CEO of Agorapulse, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned from pivots and challenges, and the evolution of social media strategies over the years. Emeric dives into how Agorapulse transformed fr…

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Running Your Own Race: Tom Lavery on going from bootstrapped to venture-backed 37:15

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What does it take to build a category-defining SaaS company when your biggest competitors have raised 40x more funding than you? In this episode, Tom Lavery, Founder & CEO of Jiminny, joins us to share how he bootstrapped for years before raising, why staying in control beats chasing hype, and how to layer AI into GTM without over-engineering your …

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How to Organize Chaos with Chris Ronzio, CEO of Trainual 45:53

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Host Dan Balcauski speaks with Chris Ronzio, the founder and CEO of Trainual. Chris discusses Trainual's rapid growth, his insightful philosophy on chaos in business, and the crucial role of process documentation in scaling a company. He shares compelling stories, including Trainual's marketing collaboration with Montel Jordan and investments from …

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Bootstrapping Agorapulse to over $20M ARR with Emeric Ernoult 38:28

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Start-up headlines are often dominated by fundraising announcements and the latest valuation. But the Venture Capital route isn’t the only option or the best to take. In this episode, we’re joined by Emeric Ernoult, Co-Founder & CEO of Agorapulse, one of Europe’s most successful bootstrapped SaaS Founders. Emeric is a serial entrepreneur and has se…

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Healthcare Marketing in the Age of AI with Alex Membrillo (Ep 48) 44:02

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How do you scale healthcare marketing without losing patient trust? In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, hosts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren sit with Alex Membrillo, CEO of Cardinal Digital Marketing, to unpack the fast-changing world of healthcare marketing. From the influence of private equity on multi-site practices to the evolving …

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The 5 Silent Killers of Go-To-Market with Keji Mustapha 33:54

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Every founder thinks they’re focused on growth. But too often, hidden mistakes in their go-to-market (GTM) strategy quietly erode their chances of success. In this Making The Grade episode, we’re joined by Keji Mustapha, CMO at Partech, to unpack the 5 Silent Killers of Go-To-Market. From undefined ICPs and premature scaling, to misaligned leadersh…

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Capital-Efficient Growth in 2025: James Bagan’s Playbook for GTM Success 37:51

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Too many startups hire ahead of demand, invest in the wrong leaders, or scale sales without a clear ICP - all mistakes that can cost millions and kill momentum. Today’s Making The Grade guest knows exactly how to avoid those pitfalls. We’re joined by James Bagan, Investor at Frog Capital, Chair and GTM advisor for investors. James has been on both …

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Mastering Website Development For Your Next Website Project with Stephanie Brooks (ep 47) 48:43

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In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, marketing experts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren are joined by Stephanie Brooks, a seasoned marketing leader with a wealth of experience in website development. Together, they dive into the work it takes to build and maintain effective websites. Stephanie shares her journey from journalism to marketi…

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When it’s time to step down: Robert Newry’s transition from CEO to Chief Explorer at Arctic Shores 41:19

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Too many founders stay in the CEO seat for too long. Often to the detriment of their company, their teams and themselves. It’s not about giving up. It’s about knowing when you are no longer the best person to lead the business into its next chapter. One example of a founder who knew the time was right and made that leap with clarity and intention i…

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Not a Unicorn? Not a problem. Eyal Malinger & Oren Peleg on building a VC alternative 39:20

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While VC news often dominates the headlines, more often than not, the VC route isn’t the best fit for a business. So, what do you do if venture capital isn’t the right path for your start-up? In today’s Making The Grade episode, we’re unpacking the evolving world of start-up funding and why VC might not be the best fit for every founder or business…

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Get Off Your (M)ass: Breaking Marketing Silos with Co-Authors Tanya and Tony Thorson (Ep 46) 46:59

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In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, co-hosts Alec and Barb welcome a dynamic marketing duo—Tanya and Tony Thorson, co-authors of the refreshingly bold book, Get Off Your (M)ass. Together, they unpack how marketing must evolve in the age of automation, AI, and customer overload. Drawing from their combined B2C, B2B, and B2A (Business to …

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Building for a Smart Exit - Scaling Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Fitzpatrick 35:13

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What does it really take to graduate from seed to exit in today’s start-up climate? In our first episode of our Making the Grade Podcast, we’re joined by serial founder and currently CEO of ESG Book, Justin Fitzpatrick, to unpack the real story behind startup growth. From the messy pivots, M&A strategies, co-founder dynamics, and what it really loo…

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Making The Grade Season Trailer 6:17

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Investors typically expect 8 out of 10 of the businesses they invest in to fail. Less than 1 in 100 start-ups manage to achieve funding beyond Series D or an exit. These humbling stats often leave founders less than optimistic. 😩 So, how can building a successful business feel less like an uphill battle? And how can you scale a business with actual…

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How AI Is Changing the Way Marketers Think & Build with Liza Adams (Ep 45) 50:14

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Is AI your teammate or just another tool? In this episode, marketing leader and AI strategist Liza Adams joins Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren to reframe how marketing teams think about AI. With decades of experience in tech and SaaS, Liza brings a deeply strategic lens to AI’s evolving role—not just in campaigns, but in how teams collaborate, oper…

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From SEO to LLMs: How to get your brand in AI Search Results with David Kirkdorffer (Ep 44) 57:58

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Are LLMs your new buyers' first touchpoint? In this episode, B2B marketing strategist David Kirkdorffer joins Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren to unpack how AI is reshaping buyer enablement—and why your content might be invisible to large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. David breaks down how marketers can adapt from traditional SEO…

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An Important Announcement About This Podcast 2:05

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Thank you for being a loyal listener! In this special, final episode, host Mike Allton shares some big, exciting news about the future of our podcast conversations. We're evolving and bringing everything under one roof to create a single, powerhouse weekly show designed to help social media managers win. Listen to this important announcement to hea…

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Perfecting the Pitch: AI-Powered Practice for B2B Sales Success 29:54

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Have you ever hung up from a sales call and immediately thought of all the better responses you could have given? Or maybe you've sent your sales team into important conversations only to discover they weren't fully prepared for the tough questions that came their way? In today's high-stakes B2B environment, a single conversation can make or break …

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CMOs in the Huddle: Leading Through AI, PE Pressure & Chaos with Drew Neisser (Ep 43) 53:28

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Is the CMO role the coldest seat in the C-suite? In this episode, Drew Neisser, founder of CMO Huddles and author of Renegade Marketing, joins Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren to unpack why today's marketing leaders are under more pressure than ever… and how to lead through the chaos with clarity, courage, and just a bit of fun. From launching a CMO…

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The People-Powered Approach to Omnichannel Marketing 35:07

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Ever feel like your marketing efforts are scattered across too many channels with no real connection? You're not alone. In today's digital landscape, we're all trying to be everywhere at once - posting on LinkedIn, creating TikToks, sending emails, and designing in-store experiences - but rarely connecting these pieces into a cohesive strategy that…

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Navigating the New SEO Landscape with AI and LLMs – with Noah Goldfarb (Ep 42) 48:18

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Is SEO still SEO… in the age of AI? In this episode, SEO strategist Noah Goldfarb from Fire and Spark joins Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren to unpack how search is shifting under the weight of AI and large language models—and what marketing leaders should actually do about it. From the early days of backlink chasing to today’s era of AI-powered ove…

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Video Content Multiplication: AI Strategies from Video Marketing Expert Justin Brown 34:42

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Are you struggling to produce enough video content to meet your B2B marketing goals? You know video is essential for engagement, but the production process is slowing you down. You've got ideas, but limited time, resources, and perhaps technical know-how to bring them all to life. How many potential leads are you missing because that product demo o…

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Team Building for CMOs: AI, Agencies & the ‘Jack of All Trades’ Dilemma (Ep 41) 17:20

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In this episode of The Marketing Share, co-hosts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren tackle one of marketing’s most persistent dilemmas: Should you hire hyper-focused specialists or versatile generalists? Spoiler: The answer isn’t black-and-white—it’s buried in your budget, your storytelling, and how you use AI. From debating the pitfalls of “full-serv…

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Crafting Global Campaigns: How PESO Strategies Drive Revenue 30:29

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Do your global marketing campaigns feel more like a game of chance than a strategic endeavor? Navigating the intricacies of Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned (PESO) media across diverse markets can often feel overwhelming. With each region bringing its own cultural quirks and digital landscape, crafting campaigns that both resonate locally and drive …

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When Brands Go South with Todd Allard (Ep 40) 50:25

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What separates a brand flop from a phoenix-worthy comeback? (Spoiler: It’s not just a logo swap.) Fractional CMO and brand reinvention expert Todd Allard joins Barb VanSomeren and Alec Chung to unpack how brands pivot from public missteps to powerhouse reputations. From rebooting Lumber Liquidators after a multi-million dollar scandal over tainted …

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The Career Pivot Playbook: Transforming Technical Expertise into Business Success 25:16

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Are you considering a major career change but unsure how to leverage your existing skills in a new field? Today's guest knows exactly what that's like. After spending years as a successful civil environmental engineer in Denver, Bretta Provost found herself at a crossroads when faced with potential layoffs. Instead of staying the course, she chose …

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Metrics that Matter with Fractional CMO Monique Olan ( Ep. 39) 39:19

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Ever feel like your marketing metrics are just… noise? In this episode, fractional CMO and growth strategist Monique Olan joins co-hosts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren to cut through the clutter. We’re talking about how to ditch vanity metrics, align KPIs with real business outcomes, and turn data into your team’s storytelling superpower. Monique …

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Escape the B2B Content Desert: Creating Social Media That Resonates 42:47

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When was the last time you genuinely enjoyed reading B2B content on social media? For most of us, our feeds are filled with product announcements, feature lists, and corporate updates that fail to capture attention or spark real conversations. If you're responsible for your company's social media, you might find yourself wondering how to break free…