The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast

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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 …

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Episodes

How Experts Turn Relationships Into Growth

<p>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 …

Apr 02, 2026 · 19m

Why More Money Won't Fix Your Money Problems

<p>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 …

Apr 01, 2026 · 20m

The Business Case for Play at Work

<p>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 …

Mar 26, 2026 · 21m

What Most Businesses Get Wrong About Marketing

<p>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 marketing strategy leads to wasted time, inconsistent …

Mar 19, 2026 · 11m

Why Growth Stalls After Early Success

<p>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, delegation challenges, and unclear accountability can …

Mar 18, 2026 · 11m

The Hidden Tax Savings in Your Business

<p>Most business owners unknowingly leave thousands of dollars in tax savings on the table every year. In this episode, John talks with tax strategist Peter Holtz about proactive tax planning, …

Mar 12, 2026 · 23m

7 Stages to a Complete Marketing Operating System

<p>John breaks down the 7 stages of a complete marketing operating system and why most businesses struggle without one. He explains how the marketing pyramid, business strategy, brand development, and …

Mar 04, 2026 · 14m

Upskilling Your Team for What's Next

<p>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 down with Rob Levin to explore …

Feb 26, 2026 · 22m

Why Voice AI Is Ready for Prime Time

<p>Voice agents are moving from novelty to true revenue infrastructure—and businesses that treat them like strategic roles instead of talking FAQs are pulling ahead. In this episode, John Jantsch sits …

Feb 25, 2026 · 20m

Build a Business People Can't Imagine Losing

<p>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 Buckingham explains why experience intelligence drives …

Feb 19, 2026 · 23m

How Small Businesses Can Grow Their Own Talent

<p>Hiring ready-made talent is harder than ever, especially for small businesses competing in an AI-driven job market. In this episode, workplace futurist Alexandra Levit explains how work-based learning programs can …

Feb 18, 2026 · 23m

How to Reduce Taxes and Build Real Wealth

<p>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 Strategies and author of …

Feb 12, 2026 · 21m

Rethinking Workflows in the Age of AI

<p>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 tools is not …

Feb 11, 2026 · 21m

Selling Outcomes Instead of Services

<p>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 from selling outcomes and guiding customers …

Feb 05, 2026 · 25m

AI Is a Survival Skill for Consultants

<p>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 complete reinvention, and ultimately led …

Feb 04, 2026 · 22m

Why Goals Fail and How to Change the Odds

<p>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 breaks down, how hidden risks …

Jan 29, 2026 · 23m

Marketing Chaos Ends With a Real System

<p>Marketing feels chaotic because most businesses are chasing tactics without a system to support them. In this episode, John Jantsch and Sara Nay explain why a marketing operating system brings …

Jan 28, 2026 · 26m

Curious Leaders Build Stronger, Smarter Teams

<p>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 with leadership strategist and researcher …

Jan 22, 2026 · 22m

AI Will Automate Content. Humans Will Own Strategy

<p>Content is about to become unlimited, cheap, and automated and that changes everything about marketing strategy. John Jantsch sits down with Peter Benei of AI Ready CMO to explore how …

Jan 21, 2026 · 26m

You Can't Self-Care Your Way Out of a Toxic Workplace

<p>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 stress, toxic positivity, and broken trust …

Jan 15, 2026 · 23m