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The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast

By: John Jantsch
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Insightful interviews with authors, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share valuable marketing tips, growth strategies, and resources. Hosted by John Jantsch, one of America's top small business marketing experts, this show is dedicated to helping you craft effective marketing strategies that will grow your business. Whether you're a small business owner, marketing professional, or marketing agency owner, you'll gain valuable insights and actionable advice on topics such as marketing strategy, consulting, social media marketing, content marketing, SEO, email marketing, lead generation, business management, entrepreneurship and much more. With over 900 episodes since its inception in 2005, The Duct Tape Marketing podcast is your go-to resource for all things marketing or business growth. Join us each week as we dive into the latest marketing trends and strategies that will help you achieve your business goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Tune in to The Duct Tape Marketing podcast and start listening today!© John Jantsch. All rights reserved. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • How Experts Turn Relationships Into Growth
    Apr 2 2026

    Strong client relationships are not built through aggressive selling. They grow through trust, authenticity, and strategic connection. In this episode, Deborah Farone shares how professionals can build a thriving practice using relationship-based business development, niche positioning strategy, and authentic marketing approaches that feel natural instead of forced. Learn practical ways consultants, lawyers, and agency leaders can strengthen professional networks, build visibility, and grow a professional services practice through referrals and trust.

    Today we discussed:

    00:00 Authentic Business Development

    01:49 Relationship Building and Your BD Style

    06:18 Authentic Growth and Trust Gaps

    11:00 Authenticity, Niche, and Strategy First

    13:57 Culture and Early Networking

    16:36 Mentorship and Business Development Training

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    19 mins
  • Why More Money Won't Fix Your Money Problems
    Apr 1 2026

    Financial stress is not just about how much you earn. In this episode, Mike Michalowicz explains why building better money habits matters more than increasing income and how his Money Habit system helps individuals and entrepreneurs take control of their finances. He shares how behavioral finance, real-time budgeting with multiple bank accounts, and simple allocation strategies can reduce anxiety and improve financial stability. Learn how to apply practical personal finance habits inspired by Profit First to create clarity, confidence, and long-term financial independence.

    Today we discussed:

    00:00 Why The Money Habit Exists

    02:52 Financial Anxiety and Control

    07:07 Behavioral Intercepts Explained

    09:30 Real-Time Budgeting System

    14:57 Healing Money Trauma

    18:26 Safety Nets and Mentors

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    21 mins
  • The Business Case for Play at Work
    Mar 26 2026

    What if play isn't a distraction from productivity—but a powerful driver of innovation, creativity, and stronger teams? In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Piera Gelardi, co-founder of Refinery29 and author of The Playful Way, about how a playful mindset helps leaders unlock better ideas, build resilient workplace culture, and encourage experimentation without fear of failure. Gelardi shares practical ways to integrate play into meetings, marketing, and everyday collaboration so teams think more creatively and adapt faster to change. Learn how workplace playfulness can improve team performance, strengthen engagement, and become a lasting advantage for modern organizations.

    Today we discussed:

    00:00 Piera Gelardi and The Playful Way

    02:15 Science of Play at Work

    03:59 Play Archetypes at Work

    06:19 Playful Leadership Exercises

    11:22 Building Refinery29 Through Play

    12:43 Play in Company Culture

    18:08 Reclaiming Play as Adults

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    21 mins
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