The Smart Marketer Podcast

Did you miss the statement that Google and Yahoo Released? No worries, we've got you. This is a moment where some marketers are stressing but this is a totally manageable moment for email, so don't freak out. We've got John Grimshaw, Monetization expert and CMO of Smart Marketer, on the show with a timely update that will set you on the right path. John will give you a 5-Task-Checklist that you need to get done ASAP. You Will Learn: How the Spam Filters Rules Are Changing With Gmail and Yahoo (and it's a good thing) Why Spam Filters Are Your Best Friend (Not Your Enemy) The ROI on email is going up over time. Email is not dying as a channel. How to get Compliant (so you can continue doing what you do). "These changes will roll out on February 1, so you need to be in compliance before that date. But you absolutely should not panic because when you do the four things I'm going to give you at the end of this episode, it should, if you're computer savvy, take you no more than 30 minutes (and if you're not so tech-savvy, it's going to take you no more than 60 minutes". John Grimshaw LINKS Mentioned In This Episode: https://easydmarc.com/ More Episodes and Resources, https://smartmarketer.com/blog/?cat=podcasts Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw,https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ Smart Marketer Courses, https://smartmarketer.com/courses/ The Smart Marketer Agency, https://smartmarketeragency.com/ YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-star Reviews and meaningful messages! This podcast has surpassed our expectations, and we have you to thank for that! If you're enjoying the show, please be sure to follow us (and leave us a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) And/Or Follow and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Please also share these episodes on social media and tag us on your next post #WeOutHere Instagram: @SmartMarketerIG, @mollypittmandigital, @johngrimmshawdigital, @pep_hufen. TIME STAMPS 01:14 Let's Address The Rumblings (and Panic) In The Industry 03:12 What Is Happening With GMail and Yahoo? 05:27 Email Is Not Dead In 2024 06:26 Are You Considered a "Bulk Sender"? 07:21 Authentication (Compliance and Records) 09:15 A Super Important Compliance Note for Klaviyo Users 10:27 The One-Click Unsubscribe 11:33 Your Spam Complaint Rate 15:49 Your 5-Task Checklist 17:27 "The only people that will suffer from this are the unprepared." Molly Pittman.

If you only listen to one Podcast episode this year, make it this one. We are re-sharing this "NotBusiness" Episode for you today because it's one of those that you need to hear again and again. It was recorded live at his Blue Ribbon Mastermind for Entrepreneurs in 2022, and whether you're an entrepreneur or not, listen for quick communication tips (that you haven't heard before), insight on time management and mental consumption, as well as life-changing wisdom on what Ezra calls 'the juice of life': Intimacy, connectedness, and fulfillment. "Happiness is an inside job, and you can create that for yourself." Ezra Firestone. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to…Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit. LINKS Check out the Blue Ribbon Mastermind, here: https://smartmarketer.com/mastermind/ Ezra Firestone, https://smartmarketer.com/about/

Discover the recipe for creating high-converting user-generated ads that can quadruple business in just three weeks. Learn about the importance of storytelling, script writing, and understanding your product's true offering. Understand the power of problem-solving in advertising and how it can resonate with your target audience. Explore the significance of visuals and captions in video ads to convey the struggles and desires of your audience.

Learn how to get the best creative help for your business in this episode. The hosts discuss the challenges of hiring a creative strategist, the importance of understanding new media formats, and tips for hiring the best creative help. They emphasize the significance of finding individuals passionate about creativity and storytelling, and highlight the value of problem-solving skills and meeting clients' needs.

As a digital Marketer, you've likely become accustomed to change, and hopefully, you've developed the flexibility to last in this industry for the long haul. So this episode won't come as a surprise; in fact, you'll probably be relieved to have the experts drop these four insights into the year ahead so you can do what you've got to do and not feel blind-sided or stressed. Listen for tactical tips on Prescriptive Marketing, AI in Creative Work, and what's coming for email marketing and attribution. "You need to hold this idea that spam filters are our friend, right? Spam filters allow people to trust their email inbox enough to buy stuff from us. So we like better spam protection. We need to differentiate by having better content". John Grimshaw YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit LINKS The Smart Marketer Holiday Sale, https://smartmarketer.com/2023-holiday-sale/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw,https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/

What would you do if you had a thousand dollars to start a brand new business from scratch (with the goal of scaling it)? Molly and John have given this some thought, presenting completely different ideas in today's episode. Listen for their reasoning, strategy, and the marketing insights that shape their ideas. Which one wins? DM them on Instagram. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you reposted this episode on social media, shared your favorite episodes with friends, and tagged us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit LINKS The Smart Marketer Holiday Sale, https://smartmarketer.com/2023-holiday-sale/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw,https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/

This is a time of the year when anything can happen - performance can be more than expected or worse than expected, and there is so much riding on this moment in time. So Molly and John are on the show today to help you pace yourself and get through this final stretch of the season. The first takeaway is (spoiler alert): Don't Panic! Molly and John encourage you to play it slow and steady as they drop nuggets of wisdom, encouragement, and 'next steps' gleaned from years of experience in the wild waters of Digital marketing, Info Businesses, and E-commerce. You'll hear tips on what to do if things aren't going so great, as well as how to adapt and prepare for the next phase of sales. Be sure to share this episode with anyone you think will benefit from their expertise. LINKS The Smart Marketer Cyber Monday Sale, https://smartmarketer.com/2023-black-friday-sale/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ John Grimshaw,https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/ YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit

Many of our listeners are Marketers and Entrepreneurs inspired to change the world. So today, we're tackling something we've never discussed on the show! We're drilling into the specifics of Nonprofit marketing with special guest Ebony Smith of Gracefull Grind Strategies. Whether you run a nonprofit, work for a nonprofit or you're an entrepreneur looking to give back, you're probably wondering how to approach Nonprofit marketing. Does it operate like a "regular business"? Can I just apply the marketing strategies I already use? What are the differences? Whether you're trying to raise Awareness, build your community, or raise funds, you'll hear some vital keys to success in today's episode. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit LINKS Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ Ebony Smith, https://www.gracefullgrindstrategies.com/ Train My Traffic Person ("TMTP") https://smartmarketer.com/train-my-traffic-person/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI37nwh5Lu_AIV0AitBh2cWwUbEAAYASAAEgLN4vD_BwE

It's not too late to boost your Q4 sales (and lower your stress levels too)! Pepijn Hufen (CEO of the Smart Marketer Agency) is back on the show with top-notch, tried and tested tips that will help simplify your approach to the Holiday Sales and eliminate much of the guesswork. Listen in to hear the advice he gives to their agency clients, including how to break down your sales into five distinct phases, ways to simplify some of the logistics, and the tools you need to set up now to track your data in real time. "It's Better To Run 3 Well-Thought-Through Sales Then 5 Poorly Executed Sales". Pepijn Hufen You Will Learn The Biggest Mistake You Could Make this season (even if you're a premium brand) How long you should run your Cyber Monday Sale What to do with your Top of Funnel Meta Ads during your Q4 Sales And More! LINKS Pepijn Hufen, on Twitter, https://twitter.com/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/pep_hufen/ The Smart Marketer Agency, https://smartmarketeragency.com/ YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS! Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has exceeded what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit.

You can be the best media buyer in the world (or the best email marketer), but if you are not generating the most revenue per visitor to your website, you're not making as much money as you could be! So, if you need a leg-up with your Conversion Rate Optimization, you definitely need to check out this episode with special guest Oliver Kenyon, co-founder of ConversionWise. Formerly known as The Landing Page Guys, his company has built more landing pages than any other agency on the planet. He and Molly discuss the number one thing you can do to increase your conversion rate (and he breaks down exactly how), the keys to testing, how to spot new or not-so-good agencies, and the relentlessness it takes to win in marketing. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit LINKS Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ Oliver Kenyon, https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverkenyon?originalSubdomain=uk ConversionWise, https://conversionwise.com/about-conversionwise/