<![CDATA[MKTG Unmuted]]>Marketing can look good and still not work.

Hosted by Brennah Davis, this is where business owners and marketers get honest about what actually happens behind the scenes.

Bad decisions. Better ones. Lessons you do not want to learn the hard way.

]]>https://www.mktgunmuted.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:10:29 GMTTue, 19 May 2026 22:46:44 GMT60Brennah Davis<p>Marketing can look good and still not work.</p><p>Hosted by Brennah Davis, this is where business owners and marketers get honest about what actually happens behind the scenes.</p><p>Bad decisions. Better ones. Lessons you do not want to learn the hard way.</p>episodicBrennah Davisbrennah@themarketingmatchmakers.comyes<![CDATA[Episode 04: The Missing Ingredient Nobody Talks About]]>We’re joined by Coach Troy to talk about what actually makes marketing work; from knowing when to outsource (and when not to), to understanding what stage your business is in and making smarter decisions along the way.

Plus, the “pinch of salt” philosophy, marketing pitfalls, data, and why you should always be the master of your own marketing. 👀

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Supportive Coach
  • 01:21 The Pinch of Salt
  • 03:08 Mindset Shifts
  • 06:51 Hiring and Pitfalls
  • 09:33 Business Growth Phases
  • 11:03 Agency Pitfalls
  • 15:07 Data-Driven Marketing
  • 19:51 The Pitfalls of Offloading Marketing
  • 24:08 Clarity in Business and Marketing
  • 27:15 Strategic vs. Tactical Marketing
  • 29:09 Brand Development and Revenue Stage
  • 31:02 Building Brand and Proving Concepts
  • 34:25 Matching Stage with Resources
]]>dc15649f-119e-4f27-8656-979b7234f522Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>We’re joined by <b>Coach Troy</b> to talk about what actually makes marketing work; from knowing when to outsource (and when not to), to understanding what stage your business is in and making smarter decisions along the way.<br /></p><p>Plus, the “pinch of salt” philosophy, marketing pitfalls, data, and why you should always be the master of your own marketing. 👀<br /></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><ul><li>00:00 The Supportive Coach</li><li>01:21 The Pinch of Salt</li><li>03:08 Mindset Shifts</li><li>06:51 Hiring and Pitfalls</li><li>09:33 Business Growth Phases</li><li>11:03 Agency Pitfalls</li><li>15:07 Data-Driven Marketing</li><li>19:51 The Pitfalls of Offloading Marketing</li><li>24:08 Clarity in Business and Marketing</li><li>27:15 Strategic vs. Tactical Marketing</li><li>29:09 Brand Development and Revenue Stage</li><li>31:02 Building Brand and Proving Concepts</li><li>34:25 Matching Stage with Resources</li></ul>no00:36:5414Episode 04: The Missing Ingredient Nobody Talks Aboutfull<![CDATA[Episode 03: When AI Gets It Really Wrong]]>Episode 03: When AI Gets It Really Wrong 🤖

AI, marketing trends, difficult clients, bad feedback, and unconventional business ideas… this episode has a little bit of everything. 👀

We’re joined by Daniel to talk about AI’s biggest limitations, the future of search with AEO and GEO, why human context still matters, and the marketing lessons you only learn along the way.

Plus, why feedback is a gift, the struggle of working with people who don’t get marketing, and why weird business ideas might actually be worth exploring.

Chapters

  • 00:00 AI's Role in Marketing
  • 03:33 AEO vs. GEO: How AI Search Is Changing SEO
  • 05:30 What AI Search Gets Wrong
  • 06:47 Why Human Context Still Matters
  • 07:20 How Marketers Stay Ahead of Trends
  • 08:30 How Joseph Studios Started
]]>ce248732-b9d1-410f-b082-f900456a5e49Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p><b>Episode 03: When AI Gets It Really Wrong</b> 🤖</p><p></p><p>AI, marketing trends, difficult clients, bad feedback, and unconventional business ideas… this episode has a little bit of everything. 👀</p><p></p><p>We’re joined by <b>Daniel</b> to talk about AI’s biggest limitations, the future of search with AEO and GEO, why human context still matters, and the marketing lessons you only learn along the way.</p><p></p><p>Plus, why feedback is a gift, the struggle of working with people who don’t <i>get</i> marketing, and why weird business ideas might actually be worth exploring.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 AI's Role in Marketing</li><li>03:33 AEO vs. GEO: How AI Search Is Changing SEO</li><li>05:30 What AI Search Gets Wrong</li><li>06:47 Why Human Context Still Matters</li><li>07:20 How Marketers Stay Ahead of Trends</li><li>08:30 How Joseph Studios Started</li></ul>no00:36:5413Episode 03: When AI Gets It Really Wrongfull<![CDATA[Episode 02: Breaking the Rules of Social Media]]>What happens when you put the human back into social media?

In Episode 02 of MKTG Unmuted, we sit down with Hannah Mickelson (@hannahrmickelson) for a fun and honest conversation about social media, creativity, trends, and what really connects with people.

We talk about staying timely without losing your voice, creating content that feels human, choosing the right platforms for your brand, and why genuine relationships still matter in a world that's becoming increasingly digital.

Takeaways

  • Social media trends require staying on top of current content and being timely in participation.
  • The human aspect and personal connections are crucial in marketing, and businesses should choose social media platforms that align with their brand voice and audience.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Staying on Top of Social Trends
  • 01:14 Content Creation and Timeliness
  • 03:02 The Role of AI in Marketing
  • 03:35 The Importance of Human Creativity
  • 06:23 Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms
  • 10:10 Building Personal Connections in Marketing
  • 17:13 The Impact of AI on Marketing
  • 24:01 The Human Aspect in Marketing
  • 28:32 The Role of Personal Relationships in Marketing
]]>c2888fdc-8487-4cb6-bb7b-425bdda91243Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p><b>What happens when you put the human back into social media?</b></p><p>In Episode 02 of <b>MKTG Unmuted</b>, we sit down with <b>Hannah Mickelson</b> (@hannahrmickelson) for a fun and honest conversation about social media, creativity, trends, and what really connects with people.</p><p>We talk about staying timely without losing your voice, creating content that feels human, choosing the right platforms for your brand, and why genuine relationships still matter in a world that's becoming increasingly digital.</p><h3>Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Social media trends require staying on top of current content and being timely in participation.</li><li>The human aspect and personal connections are crucial in marketing, and businesses should choose social media platforms that align with their brand voice and audience.</li></ul><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li>00:00 Staying on Top of Social Trends</li><li>01:14 Content Creation and Timeliness</li><li>03:02 The Role of AI in Marketing</li><li>03:35 The Importance of Human Creativity</li><li>06:23 Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms</li><li>10:10 Building Personal Connections in Marketing</li><li>17:13 The Impact of AI on Marketing</li><li>24:01 The Human Aspect in Marketing</li><li>28:32 The Role of Personal Relationships in Marketing</li></ul>no00:33:3412Episode 02: Breaking the Rules of Social Mediafull<![CDATA[Episode 00: The Stories You Never Hear]]>What happens behind the brands, the businesses, and the success stories we see?

Welcome to MKTG Unmuted, a podcast where we go beyond the highlight reel to uncover the conversations, experiences, and lessons that usually stay behind the scenes.

From entrepreneurship and marketing to leadership, growth, and the stories that shape successful businesses, each episode brings you honest conversations with the people behind the journey.

This trailer is just a glimpse of what's coming.

Subscribe and get ready to hear the stories you never hear.

]]>b7b876a3-0a31-4c9a-827b-8c6539ae9322Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT<p><b>What happens behind the brands, the businesses, and the success stories we see?</b></p><p></p><p>Welcome to <b>MKTG Unmuted</b>, a podcast where we go beyond the highlight reel to uncover the conversations, experiences, and lessons that usually stay behind the scenes.</p><p></p><p>From entrepreneurship and marketing to leadership, growth, and the stories that shape successful businesses, each episode brings you honest conversations with the people behind the journey.</p><p>This trailer is just a glimpse of what's coming.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe and get ready to hear <b>the stories you never hear.</b></p>no00:00:251Episode 00: The Stories You Never Heartrailer<![CDATA[Episode 01: From Chaos to Leadership with a Military Leader]]>What happens when military leadership meets marketing?

In Episode 01 of MKTG Unmuted, Kevin shares his journey from the military to consulting, the story behind his book Strength and Chaos, and how finding your niche can change the way you build and grow a business.

We explore the role marketing plays in shaping your identity, standing out in a crowded market, and turning your story into something that creates real value.

📖 Get Kevin's book, Strength and Chaos, here: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Chaos-Leadership-Blueprint-Uncontrollable/dp/B0FNY36K7Y

Takeaways

  • Why finding your niche can set you apart
  • How Strength and Chaos became more than just a book
  • Why marketing is essential to building a strong business identity

Chapters

00:00 The Journey from Military to Consulting
03:09 The Development of Strength and Chaos
06:12 The Significance of Niche Marketing
17:36 The Impact of Marketing on Business Success

]]>c4cb93de-702a-4f94-97b6-167cfb42418aTue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p><b>What happens when military leadership meets marketing?</b></p><p>In Episode 01 of <b>MKTG Unmuted</b>, Kevin shares his journey from the military to consulting, the story behind his book <i>Strength and Chaos</i>, and how finding your niche can change the way you build and grow a business.<br /></p><p>We explore the role marketing plays in shaping your identity, standing out in a crowded market, and turning your story into something that creates real value.<br /><br />📖 <b>Get Kevin's book, <i>Strength and Chaos</i>, here:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Chaos-Leadership-Blueprint-Uncontrollable/dp/B0FNY36K7Y" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Chaos-Leadership-Blueprint-Uncontrollable/dp/B0FNY36K7Y</a></p><h3>Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Why finding your niche can set you apart</li><li>How <i>Strength and Chaos</i> became more than just a book</li><li>Why marketing is essential to building a strong business identity</li></ul><h3>Chapters</h3><p>00:00 The Journey from Military to Consulting<br />03:09 The Development of <i>Strength and Chaos</i><br />06:12 The Significance of Niche Marketing<br />17:36 The Impact of Marketing on Business Success</p>no00:33:1411Episode 01: From Chaos to Leadership with a Military Leaderfull