If You Work More Than 40 Hours, Your Business Is Broken (EP 287)

EP 290 - Sean Combs: The Reckoning - Documentary Review Nathan and Réland tackle the 50 Cent documentary of Diddy: The Reckoning. They asked the question: how did a master of marketing and sales build an empire that effectively shielded his crooked personal life for decades? They discuss Diddy's "God complex," his origins at Uptown Records, his role in the East Coast/West Coast rivalry (allegedly), and the tragic power dynamics involving Cassie and other artists. This episode serves as a cautionary tale for marketers on the importance of ethics, logistics, and accountability in business. Watch the full episode.  Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan invites Amanda back on as we approach 2026. The marketing landscape is shifting from traditional linear funnels to a complex, AI-driven "pinball machine" journey. Amanda shares her Pubcon Cyber Week presentation, revealing why even advanced teams are struggling with broken pixels, mismatched attribution, and the challenges of "Legacy Tech." Learn why your first-party data signals are more critical than ever and how to audit your systems to ensure your AI agents are learning from the right information. Website: https://aimclear.com/ Social: linkedin.com/in/amandafriedt Email: [email protected]   Watch the full episode.  Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

EP 288 - The First Steps in Creating a Podcast Studio Nathan takes the podcast on the road to  @CrystalHaight 's Northwest Book Pros accounting firm (Vancouver, WA) to build out the podcast studio. He invited Réland to focus on the design, equipment, and budgeting necessary to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. We talked about the importance of flexibility in design, audio, types of microphones, soundproofing, and the right lighting to enhance the recording experience. Watch the full episode.  Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

EP 287 - How to Scale when Revenue Goes Flat Nathan welcomes back Don Elliott from Gravitate to drop some absolute diamonds on the reality of running a marketing agency in today's economy. Don gets incredibly transparent about Gravitate hitting a plateau, the struggle of selling high-ticket websites to small businesses, and the major pivot they are making to fix it. We dive deep into "Home Care Web Solutions," a new subscription-based model designed specifically for the trades (Roofing, HVAC, Plumbing). Plus, we geek out on the future of search. If you haven't heard of LLM.txt or GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), you are falling behind. Don explains why "pretty" websites don't rank anymore and what you need to do to future-proof your digital presence. 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/   Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Nathan invites Laurier back on to discuss premium pricing and positioning for those businesses not leveraging this tactic. Laurier's daily newsletter spurred the conversation because he knows the need for businesses to articulate their unique value proposition clearly. For any good business, understanding your positioning strategy is key. Watch the full video HERE. 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 LTM Podcast Shorts playlist.    

Nathan Webster brings on Jay and Rae talk about last-minute holiday marketing strategies for B2B businesses. Please don't stop creating engaging content! Continue to leverage AI tools and understand client relationships to maximize success during the holiday season. Rae emphasized the priority on making timely offers and maintaining marketing efforts even during slower periods. 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 invites Walter T Geer III, Chief Creative Officer at VML who shares his extensive career in advertising, a life-altering experience he had with a stroke, diversity in advertising and the need for community support, particularly for Black and Brown talent. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3rdgeer/ Watch the full episode on YouTube. Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist.

Feeling stuck? Nathan shares the (3) unexpected places to help you break through the noise. 1. Promotion: Get aggressive! Tweak your approach to push your brand to new heights. 2. Advertisement: Utilize both your time and your money to get noticed in people's feeds. 3. Social Media: Use the free platform data (views, retention, engagement) to measure success and make simple, effective adjustments. Watch the full episode on YouTube.  Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist.

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.