EP 275 - Aren't Marketing Agencies all the Same? (Watch Video to know Why they're NOT)

Nathan invited sales expert Kevin M. Downey to share his B2B lead generation problem. Kevin explains the difference between a Sales Rep and a Business Development Rep. Learn how he created a solution for businesses to stop relying on referrals and build a scalable system using cost-effective, full-time reps, including outsourcing to Latin America, to book more qualified calls for your business. Watch the full episode on YouTube.  Guest Name: Kevin Downey  Title: Strategic Advisor Company: Kevin M Downey Expertise: a sales consultant running a premier recruitment firm providing a faster path to high-performing sales and business development reps. Website: https://www.kevinmdowney.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmdowney/ Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.  

Nathan is joined once again by the incredibly authentic and vulnerable business owner, Crystal, as they go into why marketing shouldn't be ignored and focus on the personal benefits. Crystal shares personal stories, including a hilarious exchange with her engineer husband, that reveal how embracing marketing has helped her in her personal life as well. Watch the full episode on YouTube.    Guest Name: Crystal Haight |  @CrystalHaight  Title: Fractional CFO Company: NW Book Pros Expertise: she helps business owners produce positive recurring revenue. Website: https://nwbookpros.com/ Workshops: https://www.skool.com/profitcurator Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan invites Crystal back on, but this time to share about her marketing journey. She shares the importance of self-investment and personal branding as crucial elements for growth and success in her business, as she helps other businesses. They discuss how authenticity plays a significant role in building a brand and the necessity of having coaches to provide honest feedback. The conversation highlights the journey of personal development and the positive outcomes that can arise from investing in oneself.  Watch the full episode on YouTube.    Guest Name: Crystal Haight |  @CrystalHaight  Title: Fractional CFO Company: NW Book Pros Expertise: she helps business owners produce positive recurring revenue. Website: https://nwbookpros.com/ Workshops: https://www.skool.com/profitcurator Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan brings back his besties, Jay and Rae. They discuss the importance of brand visibility and messaging consistency. The topic was on focused on the visibility of a Brand's vibe, and the conversation was on how AI can assist in branding, the significance of storytelling, and the need for trust in the branding process. They shared personal stories on the necessity of having a clear brand presence and the challenges faced by businesses in achieving this. Watch the full video HERE. #branding #messaging #storytelling Guest Name: Réland Logan Title: Branding Expert Company: Gray Digital Marketing Expertise: Woman-owned consultant agencies hire them to perfect their brand message in 1-3 business days so they can easily land champagne clientele using her BrandExtraordinary method! Website: https://graydigitalmktg.co/ Social: linkedin.com/in/reland-logan Champagne Clientele Brand Check: https://gray-digital-marketing.kit.com/ab2e6b4b49   Guest Name: Jay Rathell Title: LinkedIn Ad Expert Company: Yamaro 83 Expertise: Building successful social media ad campaigns that drives results. Website: https://yamaro83.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yamaro-83/ Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan welcomes back Don Elliott from Gravitate. They discuss the challenges and changes in the marketing industry over the past few years, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent economic downturn. Don shares how his agency adapted its business model, pivoting from tech startups to nonprofits, improved client management, the effects of AI on marketing, new tax regulations in Washington state, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance as an entrepreneur. Watch the full episode.  Guest Name: Don Elliot Title: CEO | Co-Founder | Writer Company: Gravitate | Pour Choices Expertise: Website Development and Digital Marketing Website: https://www.gravitatedesign.com/ Website: https://pourchoices.pub/ Website: https://donelliott.us/   On November 13, the best business conference in the Pacific Northwest #letsconnectconference. Check it out, https://letsconnectpnw.com/2025-conference/. Get your tickets. Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.  

Nathan brought Jay back to dive deeper into the intricacies of LinkedIn advertising, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in B2B marketing. From the differences between B2B and B2C marketing, the significance of budget allocation in ad campaigns, and best practices for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, Jay shares his journey into digital marketing, emphasizing the role of targeted messaging and audience understanding in successful campaigns. They also chat about AI. Watch the full episode.  Guest Name: Jay Rathell Title: LinkedIn Ad Expert Company: Yamaro 83 Expertise: Building successful social media ad campaigns that drive results. Website: https://yamaro83.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yamaro-83/   On November 13, the best business conference in the Pacific Northwest #letsconnectconference. Check it out, https://letsconnectpnw.com/2025-conference/. Get your tickets. Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.  

Nathan brought back Keith to discuss the challenges faced by purpose-driven entrepreneurs, including the importance of serving others while maintaining personal well-being. The conversation was about balance in entrepreneurship, the significance of letting go of certain expectations, and the value of authentic networking at conferences. Watch the full video, click here.  Guest Name: Keith Sconiers Title: Payment Consultant Company: PaySuite Expertise: provides entrepreneurs, software providers, and associations with the payment processing technology they need to easily manage payments. Website: https://gopaysuite.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithsconiers/   Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist.   Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan had Jay and Réland back to cover all things marketing. They discuss various aspects of marketing, personal experiences, and the intersection of life and work. They emphasize the importance of specialization in marketing, share personal stories about family life, and explore innovations in marketing tools. Watch the full video HERE. #marketing #marketingagency #worklifebalance Guest Name: Réland Logan Title: Branding Expert Company: Gray Digital Marketing Expertise: Woman-owned consultant agencies hire them to perfect their brand message in 1-3 business days so they can easily land champagne clientele using her BrandExtraordinary method! Website: https://graydigitalmktg.co/ Social: linkedin.com/in/reland-logan Champagne Clientele Brand Check: https://gray-digital-marketing.kit.com/ab2e6b4b49   Guest Name: Jay Rathell Title: LinkedIn Ad Expert Company: Yamaro 83 Expertise: Building successful social media ad campaigns that drives results. Website: https://yamaro83.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yamaro-83/ Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan brings Crystal back on to discuss the importance of financial literacy and the role of a fractional CFO in helping businesses understand their financial health. The conversation emphasizes the need for business owners to be proactive in managing their finances and the value of coaching in achieving business success. Guest Name: Crystal Haight |  @CrystalHaight  Title: Fractional CFO Company: NW Book Pros Expertise: she helps business owners produce positive recurring revenue. Website: https://nwbookpros.com/ Workshops: https://www.skool.com/profitcurator   Watch the episode on YouTube. 

Nathan brings on fellow marketing expert Laurier Mandin, who shares his extensive experience in the field. Laurier shares the significance of creativity and resilience in business, recounting personal stories of overcoming obstacles and the loneliness that often accompanies the entrepreneurial journey. Guest Name: Laurier Mandin Title: President & Principal Consultant Company: Graphos Expertise: He's a thought leader in product marketing, entrepreneurship, and brand strategy. Website: https://graphosproduct.com/ Podcast: @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8YCNz0cDXhZyRorkiLBuQQ Watch the podcast video: https://youtu.be/msd_ICcozoI