The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast
Episodes
How Experts Turn Relationships Into Growth
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strong client relationships are not built through aggressive selling. They grow through trust, authenticity, and strategic connection. In this episode...
Why More Money Won't Fix Your Money Problems
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Financial stress is not just about how much you earn. In this episode, Mike Michalowicz explains why building better money habits matters more than in...
The Business Case for Play at Work
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if play isn't a distraction from productivity—but a powerful driver of innovation, creativity, and stronger teams? In this episode, John Jantsc...
AI Is a Survival Skill for Consultants
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI did not just disrupt consulting, it changed what it takes to survive. Steve Cunningham shares how AI nearly wiped out his business, forced a comple...
What Most Businesses Get Wrong About Marketing
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses don't have a marketing problem—they have a strategy problem. In this episode, John explains why focusing on tactics without a clear ...
Why Growth Stalls After Early Success
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we break down why founder-led businesses hit a ceiling even with strong strategy in place. John Jantsch explains how leadership habits...
The Hidden Tax Savings in Your Business
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most business owners unknowingly leave thousands of dollars in tax savings on the table every year. In this episode, John talks with tax strategist Pe...
Marketing Chaos Ends With a Real System
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing feels chaotic because most businesses are chasing tactics without a system to support them. In this episode, John Jantsch and Sara Nay expla...
7 Stages to a Complete Marketing Operating System
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John breaks down the 7 stages of a complete marketing operating system and why most businesses struggle without one. He explains how the marketing pyr...
Upskilling Your Team for What's Next
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The rules of hiring have changed—and many small business owners are still playing by an outdated talent playbook. In this episode, John Jantsch sits...
Why Voice AI Is Ready for Prime Time
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Voice agents are moving from novelty to true revenue infrastructure—and businesses that treat them like strategic roles instead of talking FAQs are ...
Build a Business People Can't Imagine Losing
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building a Business People Can't Imagine Losing starts with a bold idea: love is the most powerful force in business. In this episode, Marcus Buckingh...
How Small Businesses Can Grow Their Own Talent
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring ready-made talent is harder than ever, especially for small businesses competing in an AI-driven job market. In this episode, workplace futuris...
How to Reduce Taxes and Build Real Wealth
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your biggest expense isn't your mortgage, but your income tax? In this episode, John Jantsch sits down with Jack Ojo, founder of Ojo Wealth St...
Rethinking Workflows in the Age of AI
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is moving fast but most organizations were never built for this kind of speed. John sits down with Stephen Wunker to explain why simply adding AI...
Selling Outcomes Instead of Services
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses don't win by selling more features or even better experiences anymore. In this episode, Joe Pine explains why the real value today comes fr...
AI Is a Survival Skill for Consultants
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI did not just disrupt consulting, it changed what it takes to survive. Steve Cunningham shares how AI nearly wiped out his business, forced a comple...
Why Goals Fail and How to Change the Odds
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most goals do not fail because of a lack of motivation. They fail because people misunderstand the odds. Kyle Austin Young explains why goal setting b...
Marketing Chaos Ends With a Real System
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing feels chaotic because most businesses are chasing tactics without a system to support them. In this episode, John Jantsch and Sara Nay expla...
Curious Leaders Build Stronger, Smarter Teams
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosity is not a soft skill. It is one of the strongest predictors of leadership performance and team success. In this episode, John Jantsch talks w...
AI Will Automate Content. Humans Will Own Strategy
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content is about to become unlimited, cheap, and automated and that changes everything about marketing strategy. John Jantsch sits down with Peter Ben...
You Can't Self-Care Your Way Out of a Toxic Workplace
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can't self-care your way out of a toxic workplace, and leadership consultant Amy Leneker explains why. In this episode, we unpack how workplace st...
How to Capture Attention Without Clickbait
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John sits down with communication expert Carmine Gallo to break down how to capture attention without clickbait by using proven persuasion and storyte...
6 Marketing Trends That Will Shape 2026
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What should businesses focus on as marketing evolves in 2026? In this solo episode, John Jantsch breaks down 6 marketing trends that will shape 2026, ...
AI Works Best as a Teammate, Not a Tool
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John is joined by Lauren Esposito to explore why AI delivers the most value when treated as a digital teammate rather than just another tool. They unp...
How Leaders Should Really Use AI
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*This is a rerun of a previously released episode Geoff Woods is the #1 international bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Ma...
The Science of Mindset and Sustainable Success
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In The Science of Mindset and Sustainable Success, mindset coach and author Diana Pagano breaks down how neuroscience and neuroplasticity shape our be...
10 Questions That Reveal the Truth About a Marketing Partner
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara breaks down the 10 essential questions every small business should ask before hiring a marketing agency, consultant, or fractional CMO. From wh...
7 Stages to a Complete Marketing Operating System
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John breaks down the 7 stages of a complete marketing operating system and why most businesses struggle without one. He explains how the marketing pyr...
The Brain Science Behind Successful Marketing
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode originally aired in August 2025 Michael Aaron Flicker, founder of XenoPsi Ventures and co-founder of the Consumer Behavior Lab with beha...
Why Great Employees Don't Always Make Great Managers
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John talks with Ashley Herd—founder of Manager Method—about why top performers often struggle when promoted into management and what organizations...
How AI is Rewriting the Customer Journey
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With over two decades of experience helping small businesses thrive, John dives solo into this episode to explore how AI is revolutionizing the buyer'...
Using AI to Convert More Leads and Save Time
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, we explore how small businesses can use AI to convert more leads while reclaiming precious time. J...
Magnetizing the Right Clients
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, we uncover how to magnetize the right clients by escaping the "obscurity tax" and building true ma...
10 Questions That Reveal the Truth About a Marketing Partner
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right marketing agency can make or break your business — and in this episode, John Jantsch shares the 10 essential questions every busi...
4 Pillars for Social Selling
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Jantsch sits down with LinkedIn expert Lorenzo Johnson to break down the four pillars of social selling that drive real results. Lorenzo explains...
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Agency
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara breaks down the 10 essential questions every small business should ask before hiring a marketing agency, consultant, or fractional CMO. From who...
Give Your Marketing Strategy a Smart Upgrade
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*This is a rerun of a previous DTM episode. Keith Lauver is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned marketing strategist, and founder of Atomic Elevator, the...
AI, Content Strategy, and Building a Brand That Lasts
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*This is a rerun of a previous DTM episode. Manick Bhan is the founder and CTO of Search Atlas, a cutting-edge SEO and content marketing platform pow...
Trust, Storytelling, and the Future of Brands
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Jantsch talks with Ernie Ross — branding strategist, founder of Ross Rethink, and creator of the Intangence Methodology. They explore how trust...
Why Hope Is a Leadership Strategy
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Julia Garcia is a psychologist, speaker, and author of The Five Habits of Hope: Stories and Strategies to Help You Find Your Way. In this episode,...
The Human Side of AI Branding
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Kingsley is a renowned brand strategist, consultant, and author of Brands in the Age of AI. In this episode, he joins John Jantsch to expl...
Your Google Business Profile Is the Secret to Local SEO
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John breaks down why your Google Business Profile is now the most powerful tool for local SEO. He explains how Google's shift toward AI-driven search ...
How to Build Your AI Team, Task by Task
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Gutierrez is the founder of ThinkWithAI.com and a leading educator on practical AI adoption for business leaders. With a background in behavioral ...
Turning Values Into Action
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author and leadership expert Robert Glazer, founder of Acceleration Partners and creator of the popular Friday Forward newsletter, joins J...
How to Turn a Moment Into Momentum
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don Yaeger is a New York Times bestselling author, leadership expert, and sought-after speaker known for distilling the habits of world-class performe...
How Books Can Shape Success
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Sattersten, publishing veteran and CEO of Bard Press, joins John Jantsch to discuss his latest project, 100 Books for Work and Life. Todd has hel...
7 Steps to a Complete Visibility Audit
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John breaks down why SEO is no longer just about rankings—it's about visibility. In this solo episode, he shares the seven key steps of a complete v...
Why Your LinkedIn Ads Aren't Working
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Blatner, founder of Speedwork Social and host of LinkedIn Ads Radio, joins John Jantsch to uncover why so many businesses struggle with Linked...
The Future of SEO in the Age of AI Search
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Sawicki, founder and CEO of Gumshoe AI, joins John Jantsch to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of search and market...
How to Create Exceptional Experiences
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Globally recognized leadership and customer experience expert Neen James joins John Jantsch to explore the power of creating exceptional experiences i...
How to Stay Visible in the AI Search Era
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, John unpacks why traditional SEO is no longer enough and how businesses must shift toward search visibility in the age of AI. He...
Building a Business That Runs Without You
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sabrina Starling, founder of Tap the Potential and host of the Profit by Design Podcast, is known for helping entrepreneurs create profitable, sus...
Why Thought Leadership Is the New PR
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Rosenberg, seasoned PR strategist, agency founder, and author of A Practical Guide to Public Relations for Businesses, Nonprofits and PR Leaders, ...
Building Resilience at Any Age
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former national TV news anchor and founder of Rylan Media, Lynn Smith, joins John Jantsch to share lessons from her new book Just Keep Going. Drawing ...
The New SEO Playbook for Business Growth
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*This is a re-release of a previous DTM episode. John dives deep into the evolving landscape of SEO in this solo episode. He breaks down what today's ...
Why AI Is Reshaping Every Stage of the Buyer's Journey
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With over two decades of experience helping small businesses thrive, John dives solo into this episode to explore how AI is revolutionizing the buyer'...
The Brain Science Behind Successful Marketing
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Aaron Flicker, founder of XenoPsi Ventures and co-founder of the Consumer Behavior Lab with behavioral scientist Richard Shotton, joins John J...
Adapting Agencies for the AI Era
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Weaver, CEO of E2M Solutions, joins John Jantsch to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the agency landscape. As the leader of a to...
Why Inner Excellence Creates Outer Success
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Murphy is a high-performance coach, author, and creator of the Inner Excellence Methodology. He's coached Olympians, world-class athletes, and bus...
Marketing in the Era of Uber Trends
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Tchong, innovation expert and founder of UberTrends, joins John Jantsch to reveal how seismic shifts in consumer behavior and technology are r...
Why Peer Groups Accelerate Success
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Downing, president of Remodeler's Advantage, has been leading top-performing peer groups for over three decades, helping business owners acro...
How to Own Your Marketing Strategy
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Nay is the CEO of Duct Tape Marketing and author of Unchained: Breaking Free from Broken Marketing Models. With over 15 years of experience helpi...
Why Branding Begins With Your Team Culture
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhea Allen is the President and CEO of Pepper Shock Media, host of The Marketing Expedition Podcast, and a branding expert who helps businesses build ...
The Secret Weapon of Great Brands
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Ries is a globally recognized branding strategist, bestselling author, and president of Ries & Ries—the firm she leads alongside her father, l...
Empowering Small Business with AI & Strategy
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Nay is the CEO of Duct Tape Marketing and a pioneer in strategy-first marketing for small businesses. With over 15 years of experience in roles f...
Unlocking Hidden Profits
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Hylen is an internationally recognized business coach, growth strategist, and former Vice President of Chet Holmes International. With over two...
Long-Term Leadership Outlasts Short-Term Wins
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Youpreneur, a leading personal brand business education company. He is the a...
Marketing That Connects and Converts
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talia Wolf is an internationally recognized conversion optimization expert, keynote speaker, and founder of GetUplift—one of the world's leading CRO...
Helping Stakeholders Help Themselves
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Shander is a data communication expert, renowned information designer, and founder of Beehive Media. With over 25 years of experience working wit...
How AI Is Redefining Content Strategy
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manick Bhan is the founder and CTO of Search Atlas, a cutting-edge SEO and content marketing platform powering over 20,000 websites and 5,000 agencies...
Turn Slow Times Into Sales
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Goldfayn is a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author and one of the world's most sought-after sales speakers. He's the CEO of The Reve...
How to Adapt, Thrive, and Stay Human in an AI-Driven World
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are diving into the future of marketing in 2025 with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing. Together, we discuss how AI is reshaping the marketing l...
How to Think Strategically About AI Tools
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Sanchez is an AI marketing strategist, consultant, and creator of the AI-Driven Marketer podcast. He's a leading voice in the intersection of arti...
AI's Real Role in Marketing
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Crestodina is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Orbit Media Studios and a leading authority on digital marketing, content strategy, a...
Win Clients by Leading, Not Following
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blair Enns is a globally recognized thought leader in creative agency sales and the founder of Win Without Pitching, a revolutionary approach that emp...
How to Win Media with AI-Powered PR
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Mest is the founder of JustReachOut.io, a cutting-edge PR software platform, and ChatRank.ai, a breakthrough tool for AI-driven SEO. With over a d...
The 7 Roles Every Small Business Owner Must Master (and How to Manage Them All)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a small business owner, you're constantly wearing different hats, from CEO to salesperson to project manager – but what's the secret to juggling ...
How to Stay Visible in the AI Search Era
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, John unpacks why traditional SEO is no longer enough and how businesses must shift toward search visibility in the age of AI. He...
Local SEO Tactics for the AI-Powered Web
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Hunter is the CEO of Local Falcon, an AI-powered local SEO platform, and founder of Epic Web Studios, a leading digital marketing agency with ov...
How AI is Rewriting the Customer Journey
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With over two decades of experience helping small businesses thrive, John dives solo into this episode to explore how AI is revolutionizing the buyer'...
AI, Authenticity, and the Future of PR
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Perkett is a seasoned entrepreneur, communications strategist, and co-founder of The Nova Method—a pioneering PR and marketing firm focuse...
Why It's Time to Retire the Idea of Retirement with Derek Coburn
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Coburn is a seasoned financial advisor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Networking Is Not Working. He is the co-founder of Cadre, an exc...
How Leaders Should Really Use AI
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Woods is the #1 international bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster Decisions and the founder of AI Leadershi...
Why Balance Is a Lie for Entrepreneurs
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Kass Lazerow are seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, best known for co-founding Golf.com and Buddy Media—acquired by Salesforce for $745 ...
AI Ethics in Marketing: Why Strategy and Responsibility Must Go Hand in Hand
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Chaney is a veteran digital marketer, B2B content strategist, and publisher of the AI Marketing Ethics Digest on Substack. In this episode, Paul ...
The Anti-Agency Model: A Bold New Future for Marketing Services with Sara Nay
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing and longtime collaborator with John Jantsch, joins the show to unveil a bold new approach to delivering marketing...
Why Tiny Experiments Might Be the Key to Sustainable Success
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of the wildly popular Ness Labs—a platform focused on mindful productivity and cr...
Human Connection Is a Growth Tactic
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Grabowski is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Penji, an innovative on-demand graphic design platform known for delivering unlimi...
Why Knowing Yourself Is Your Greatest Asset
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suzy Welch is a New York Times bestselling author, and professor at NYU Stern School of Business. She's also the creator of Becoming You, a proven met...
Give Your Marketing Strategy a Smart Upgrade
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Lauver is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned marketing strategist, and founder of Atomic Elevator, the company behind Ella—an AI-powered marketin...
5 Ways Google Search Console Can Help Your SEO Strategy
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John breaks down five powerful ways to use Google Search Console to transform your SEO strategy. From uncovering high-intent search queries to improvi...
Outsmarting AI: Secrets to Human-Centered Marketing
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Schaefer is a globally recognized marketing futurist, bestselling author of Marketing Rebellion and The Content Code, and host of the top-ranked ...
How to Think Strategically About AI Tools
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Sanchez is an AI marketing strategist, consultant, and creator of the AI-Driven Marketer podcast. He's a leading voice in the intersection of arti...
Build Trust by Saying What Others Won't
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Sheridan is a globally recognized keynote speaker, author of They Ask, You Answer, and founder of one of the world's most visited swimming pool...
The New SEO Playbook for Business Growth
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John dives deep into the evolving landscape of SEO in this solo episode. He breaks down what today's marketers need to know about zero-click searches,...
Win by Focusing on Your Core Users
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Murphy-Reuter is the President of GTM at Calendly, a leading scheduling software platform trusted by millions. With a proven track record in sca...
Bridging the Courage Gap in Your Business
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Margie Warrell is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and global authority on courage, risk-taking, and transformational leadership. She's wor...
SEO Tactics That Actually Work in 2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prasanna Dhungel is the co-founder and managing partner at Grow By Data, with nearly two decades of experience leading innovation in marketing, tech, ...
Your Book Launch Needs a Marketing Plan
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With experience marketing over 1,000 books, Alex Strathdee (CEO of Shelf Life and author of Before the Bestseller), shares why most authors fail to se...