Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | One Hot Take: Marketing Mastery | Episode 60 with Doug Zarkin

🎙️ Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. 🦄

🔥 We're back with another 'One Hot Take!' This time we're unlocking brand love with insights from top CMO Doug Zarkin 💼✨

🎧 In this episode, Josh introduces Doug Zarkin, the former CMO of Pearl Vision and Victoria's Secret Pink. Doug shares his experience in transforming businesses into powerhouse brands. He discusses his book, 'Moving Your Brand Out of the Friend Zone,' and delves into the importance of emotional connection in brand loyalty, the misuse of data, and common misconceptions in entrepreneurship. With insightful analogies from sports and invaluable tips on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT, Doug offers a modern guide to refining your business strategy and strengthening your brand. 🎯

To connect with Doug, visit: https://www.dougzarkin.com/ Find his book on Amazon and Kindle!

00:00 Introduction to Bootstrapped Unicorns 00:35 Hot Takes Episode Introduction 01:04 Meet Doug Zarkin: Marketing Elite 01:51 Doug's Book: Moving Your Brand Out of the Friend Zone 06:05 The Importance of Data in Marketing 11:02 Emotional Decisions in Marketing 17:59 Leadership and Team Building Insights 23:32 Doug's Thoughts on AI and ChatGPT 26:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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