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Parker Olson unconventional marketing tactics

Unconventional & Unstoppable: Parker Olson’s Wild Marketing Tactics That Are Redefining Marketing | 663

Discover the bold and boundary-pushing marketing tactics in episode 663 of the award-winning Small Business Big Marketing podcast. Our guest, renowned for his creative strategies, has done everything from promoting his business via airplane PA systems to swimming products out to kayakers. This episode is a testament to the power and potential of unconventional marketing, offering unique insights and inspiration for businesses looking to make an impactful statement. Dive into the world of innovative marketing with us and learn how thinking outside the box can lead to extraordinary success.

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Karl Schwantes - how to market a retail jewellery store

251 – How to cleverly market a retail jewellery store with Xennox Diamonds Karl Schwantes

When asked “So what do you do?”, today’s guest responds “I make the ladies happy!”

Karl Schwantes is the founder of Brisbane jewellery store Xennox Diamonds, and author of the book Rock Her World, a tome every bloke should buy and adhere to – if he wants to make his lady happy, of course ;0) Karl’s also the winner of last year’s KPI Pitchfest, a competition in which business owners compete to deliver the most compelling pitch for their business. No mean feat.

Plus I have our regular check-in, share an inspiring marketing quote about the importance of having a red hot go and share a wonderful success a listener has had as a result of tuning in to this show and taking massive action.

Let’s do this!

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crazy marketing ideas

250 – Long live the marketing crazies

What do a condom marketer, an ex Aussie Rules football legend, the vice-captain of the Australian Soduko team and an engineer turned YouTube star with ADHD have in common? They’re all very clever marketers building solid businesses, and they’ve been past guests on this show.

With 250 episodes now under my belt, I thought it time that we start to revisit some of those episodes and pull out some of the learnings that you may have forgotten or are yet to hear.

So, that’s exactly what I’ve done. Enjoy ?

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How to build a personal brand

249 – The Happy Family Lawyer is challenging the conventions of the stuffy legal fraternity and crushing it. A Masterclass in how to build a personal brand.

Building a strong personal brand has had far-reaching benefits for Clarissa Rayward, AKA The Happy Family Lawyer. Whilst she’s the first to admit that her approach to marketing is highly unconventional, it’s also enabled her to build a highly engaged community, find her voice and build a strong legal practice many lawyers only ever dream of.

Plus, there’s my usual check-in on what’s been happening this week, and I’m proud to announce a brand spanking new sponsor in Key Person Of Influence – which means for you two things – 1. I’ll be putting out a second episode each week and 2. They’ve kindly offered each and every listener a hard copy of their Amazon best-selling book.

Yep, big show as usual. Let’s get stuck right in!

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Brent Grundy of Flip Out

248 – From idea to a global business in 2.5 years … Flip Out’s Brent Grundy explains how he did it.

An even better title for today’s episode is ‘How to get shi* done’. Today’s guest, Brent Grundy of global trampoline playground franchise Flip Out, turned an idea in to a $40M business in just 2.5 years, employing 800 staff across 13 countries in 34 locations. Oh, and just before that … he was near broke. Listen is an he explains how to move mountains.

Plus I share some emails from other listeners (just like you) who have rolled up their sleeves and are getting their marketing sorted. Big time!

Yep, it’s another big episode to add to The Small Business Big Marketing Show’s archives.

Enjoy!

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John Maher Carmen's Road Safety passion business

247 – Turning personal tragedy in to a passion business with John Maher of Carmen’s Road Safety

A slightly different episode today. I have a fireside chat with John Maher, of Carmen’s Road Safety, who’s turned his family’s personal tragedy in to a thriving little business that’s making a very big difference.

Plus I respond to a young listener who’s trying to break in to the world of marketing, I have a whinge about my lack of comments in the shownotes, and I (ever so slightly alter) a marketing quote from Guy Kawasaki ;0)

Yep, it’s another big episode to add to The Small Business Big Marketing Show’s archives. Enjoy!

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Dr. Robert Zoellner - how to create a point of difference

246 – How to create a poaint of difference in a crowded market place with Optometrist turned entrepreneur Dr. Robert Zoellner

Are you hanging out for that time when you’re making so much money that you can start investing in businesses you’re passionate about? Well, that’s exactly where today’s guest is at – he’s a very successful Optometrist trapped in an entrepreneur’s body! Listen in as he explains how marketing played a huge role in his success from the very start.

Plus I launch my Marketing Coaching Service, I share an interesting comment an interviewer asked me on radio last week, along with a marketing quote from author and historian Steven Pressfield of The War Of Art fame.

Let’s do this!

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generous businesses

245 – How generous businesses are winning more customers

Generous businesses win. Period. Now whilst greed may have been good way back in the heady 1980’s (geez I loved the 80s!), these days it’s businesses that give, that are generous, that are building a tribe of loyal, long time customers. And as a result, they’re booming.

So in today’s episode of Australia’s favourite marketing podcast, Andrew Griffiths and I get together for another instalment of Funny Business, in which we take a deep dive in to how generous businesses are rewriting the rules of marketing for this decade and beyond. Enjoy!

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amazonia

242 – University dropout now doing a million bucks a month with health brand Amazonia, and things are just warming up

Another bloody health food brand! Well, not really. This one’s doing a million bucks a month in sales, and was founded by a university drop out who’s doing some very cool stuff to stand out in an ultra crowded market place.

Plus I share some very helpful feedback from a couple of listeners, and a marketing quote that’ll shock you in to action!

Yep, it’s another big episode to add to The Small Business Big Marketing Show’s archives.

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Luke Goodwin Gripsox - marketing podcast

241 – This physio gets a grip by turning to socks. Yeah, socks!

Ever think, “Geez, I wish I’d thought of that!”? Well, today’s guest thought of it. Acted on it. And is now making money from it. “It” being Gripsox. Yeah … socks with grip!

In 2005 physiotherapist Luke Goodwin launched GripSox; which are now sold globally.

Listen in as Luke shares how he got them to market, and how Gripsox success is now demanding that he stops being a physio and focus 100% on making the world that much grippier (is that a word?!).

I also share a great Twitter case study, where Smart Car turned a negative in to a big positive and got a whole lot of free media coverage as a result.

Let’s go!

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christian mischler - Hotel Quickly

240 – Hotel Quickly is a disruptive app that’s challenging a market that has become way too complacent

I don’t know about you, but I download a lot of apps. I get excited at the time, but then forget to use them. Today’s guest, Christian Mischler of Hotel Quickly has created a very disruptive app in an industry that is ripe for some good old-fashioned disruption.

Hotel Quickly assists you in getting a last minute hotel booking – in fact, you can only get a room on it for the coming 48-hours. Now that’s disruptive!

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