Best Bear Double | Wildflower Social Media Podcasts (2025)

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Mini: What to Do If You’re Hit with Fake Google Reviews 8:15

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7d ago8:15

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Getting “Google-bombed” with sudden, illegitimate 1-star reviews? In this quick mini episode, Mike and Liz walk through what to do right away, how to reply when a review is real (but negative), and how to rebound with a steady, ethical review flow that restores trust. You’ll learn Why fake review spikes happen—and why they’re so damaging to small b…

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Small Budgets, Big Marketing Results 54:03

11d ago54:03

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Big budgets are nice—not necessary. In this episode, Mike (branding/web) and Liz (social strategy) share how early-stage and still-growing small businesses can market effectively without overspending. From documenting your journey on social to standing up a basic website/GBP, email touchpoints, and content that compounds, we cover what to do now, w…

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Marketing Systems That Save Your Sanity (and Grow Your Business) 44:22

18d ago44:22

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Marketing shouldn’t steal your sanity. In this episode, Mike (Gen X, branding/web) and Liz (Gen Z, social strategist) break down the marketing systems that keep you consistent—batching, simple workflows, and right-sized tools—so you can grow without living online 24/7. You’ll learn Why marketing feels chaotic (noise, mixed advice, tool overload) an…

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How to Market Your Business Without Feeling Salesy 54:30

25d ago54:30

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Websites That Convert: Getting It Right 44:41

1M ago44:41

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Websites don’t convert because they’re pretty—they convert because they’re clear and customer-focused. In this conversation, Mike (Gen X, branding/web) and Liz (Gen Z, social strategist) dig into what actually moves a visitor to act: messaging, structure, and simple changes that remove friction. You’ll learn Make it about the customer: lead with pr…

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How Small Businesses Can Use AI (Without Losing Their Personality) 38:01

1M ago38:01

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AI isn’t your strategy—it’s a tool. In this conversation, Mike (Gen X, branding/web) and Liz (Gen Z, social strategist) dig into how small businesses can use AI to work smarter without losing their voice, judgment, or trust. You’ll learn AI as partner, not pilot: Treat it like an intern—you remain the decision-maker. Hype vs. reality: Where AI trul…

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Social Media Strategies That Actually Work for Small Businesses 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Social media isn’t just a task. It’s a system. In this conversation, Mike (Gen X, branding/web) and Liz (Gen Z, social strategist) break down how small businesses can use social without letting it run their lives: what to ignore, what to focus on, and how to build a workflow that actually sticks. You’ll learn Social ≠ personal: Your feed isn’t a jo…

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Building a Brand That Stands Out 39:16

2M ago39:16

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Branding isn’t your logo—it’s the gut feeling people have about your business. In this conversation, Mike (Gen X, branding/web guy) and Liz (Gen Z, social strategist) dig into what brand really means for small businesses and how to make yours memorable without a Fortune 500 budget. You’ll learn Brand ≠ logo: Voice, values, experience, and how you c…

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Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make 47:59

2M ago47:59

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We dive into the patterns that trip up small business owners—and how to avoid them. From launching multiple ventures at once to picking the wrong marketing partner, we unpack why these mistakes happen, how to spot them early, and what to do instead. We draw the line between personal brand and company brand, warn against chasing “viral” at any cost,…

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Starting Smart: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know 47:06

2M ago47:06

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Welcome to the very first episode of Marketing from X 2 Z! 🎙️ Hosts Mike Albuquerque (Bear Double Design Studio) and Liz Bachmann (Wildflower Social Media) kick things off by sharing their journeys from corporate life to entrepreneurship—and why they launched this podcast for small business owners. In this episode, you’ll hear: How our backgrounds …