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The Smart Marketer Podcast

Smart Marketer

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 288

Join hosts Molly Pittman, Ezra Firestone, and John Grimshaw as they share their proven paths to success (for your business, brand, and personal life). These Veteran marketers and educators have taught thousands of business owners how to build, manage, and scale successful companies (while growing their own multi-million dollar brands). This weekly podcast will blend tactical marketing tips and strategies with helpful insight and personal stories. This podcast will help you 'Serve the world unselfishly and profit.'

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Episode 245: Smart Marketer Live 2025 Recap (with Molly Pittman and Zach Dampier)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 22:28

Episode 245: Smart Marketer Live 2025 Recap (with Molly Pittman and Zach Dampier) Episode Description

"We knew we wanted the best information out there in the space, that's a given, but we wanted this to feel like a family atmosphere." - Molly Pittman

In this episode, Molly and Zach Dampier take you behind the scenes of Smart Marketer Live 2025 from packed roundtables and unforgettable presentations to Denver bowling nights and real-life connections that made it all magic. Whether you were there or tuning in from afar, this recap captures the insight, energy, and community that made Smart Marketer Live 2025 unforgettable.

You Will Learn:

• Why Smart Marketer Live is unlike any other marketing event
• How the roundtable sessions created powerful business breakthroughs
• The smartest way to gather testimonials and social proof
• What Molly learned from Meta and TikTok Shop insiders
• The secret to running high-impact content collection on-site
• Why this event is a must-attend for remote marketers and entrepreneurs

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• Smart Marketer – https://smartmarketer.com
• Mentor Table Mastermind – https://smartmarketer.com/mentor-table
• Molly Pittman – https://mollypittman.com
• Fields of Freedom Dog Rescue – https://www.instagram.com/fieldsoffreedomrescue
• Omnisend – https://smartmarketer.com/omnisend
• Use code SMART for 50% off your first 3 months
• YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@SmartMarketerYT

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome and What to Expect
03:55 – Behind the Scenes: Content Creation, Testimonials, and Team Wins
07:08 – Why Live Events Still Matter (and What Made This One Special)
08:41 – Session Highlights: TikTok Shop, Meta Ads, Tactical Baby Gear
09:45 – Roundtable Strategy and Why It Was a Game-Changer
11:00 – Real Talk at the Social Media Table: Misconceptions and Wins
13:46 – The Vibe: Parties, Friendships, and Unexpected Connections
18:50 – What's Next: Tickets for 2026 and Speaker Interviews Coming Soon
20:30 – What's Next: Interviews With Speakers from SML25

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If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to:

✅ Follow and review us on Apple Podcasts: Click Here
📲 Share this episode on social and tag us using #WeOutHere
💌 Got feedback? Email us at support@smartmarketer.com

Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit. 🎉

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Episode 244: The 60-Minute Email Fix for Q4 Wins (with John Grimshaw, CMO of Smart Marketer)

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 50:19

Episode 244: The 60-Minute Email Fix for Q4 Wins

(with John Grimshaw, CMO of Smart Marketer)

Episode Description

"Email isn't dead, it's your fastest path to real profit this Q4."
In this episode, John Grimshaw lays out the exact email strategies Smart Marketer is using to maximize results during the busiest time of the year. Learn how to supercharge your automations, craft high-converting messages, and prep your brand for holiday success without spending weeks rewriting flows.

You'll also hear about a game-changing new feature in ChatGPT that's set to shake up eCommerce as we know it: instant checkout. Plus, John shares the highest-performing email format Smart Marketer is using right now (spoiler: it's plain-text and insanely effective).

This is your 60-minute checklist for higher conversions, better inboxing, and more sales fast.

✅ You Will Learn:

Why email automation is 25x more profitable than broadcasts (and most brands neglect it)
How to update your top 3 flows in under an hour: Welcome, Cart Abandon, Product Abandon
The new "Instant Checkout" inside ChatGPT and why you must optimize for it
The single email style outperforming all others: the Founder Email
How to bundle products for better margins and ChatGPT discoverability
Why design-heavy emails can hurt your deliverability, and what to do instead

🔗 Links & Resources

Omnisend (Email & SMS Platform) – smartmarketer.com/omnisend
Use code SMART for 50% off your first 3 months
Free Prompt: Plain-Text Founder Email
See below for the full prompt shared in the episode
Smart Marketer Blog & Resources – smartmarketer.com/blog

🕒 Timestamps (Chapters) 📄 The ChatGPT Founder Email Prompt 📣 Call to Action

Episode 235: Email Deliverability Troubleshooting: A Real-World Case Study from Mentor Table Office Hours

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 27:47

Episode 235: Email Deliverability Troubleshooting: A Real-World Case Study from Mentor Table Office Hours Episode Description

Your emails might look great, but are they even landing in inboxes?

In this Mentor Table Email Office Hours session, you'll sit in on a real-time troubleshooting call with Heather and Matt from the Smart Marketer email team as they help a founder navigate a frustrating deliverability issue. If you're sending emails and seeing sudden dips in opens, strange bounce patterns, or deliverability issues with major inbox providers then this is for you.

"It's difficult to diagnose any one thing. A lot of it is just making sure you're tightening up sending practices." – Matt

You'll hear common mistakes, how to fix them, and advanced tips to keep your list healthy and compliant so you can keep driving sales.

You Will Learn:

How to identify and troubleshoot bounce-related email issues
The DNS records you must have configured (SPF, DKIM, DMARC—and how to check them)
What a branded sending domain is and why it's now required by major email providers
How to use tools like Litmus, MX Toolbox, and Sender Score to test and monitor
Why exclusion segments and list hygiene matter more than ever
When to consider switching to a dedicated IP address and how to know if you're ready

Links & Resources:

Smart Marketer Mentor Table
Omnisend for Email & SMS (Use code SMART for 50% off 3 months)
Litmus Email Testing Tool
MX Toolbox – DNS & Blacklist Lookup
EasyDMARC – Email Security Platform

Timestamps: Call to Action:

Ep. 145, Never Start A Business Without An Exit Plan (An Entrepreneur's Story)

Episode 145

Monday, May 8, 2023 • Duration 32:01

This episode gives us access to Ezra Firestone's Blue Ribbon E-Commerce Mastermind. Whether you're already a Founder/Entrepreneur or want to launch your own business one day, there are takeaways, tips, and fun tidbits in this conversation between two heavy-hitters that have recently sold large portions of their boot-strapped businesses.

You'll hear Ezra's chat with Kindred Bravely Founder Garret Akerson as they share their exit stories, reasoning, and what life is like 'on the other side.'

Also, learn why Garret Aversion thinks you should never start a business without an Exit plan and why Ezra advises you 'get out' when your business is at around 70% of its potential.

"Entrepreneurship is a personal development game, right? Cause you are always the limiting factor no matter what". Garret Akerson

YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!

Thank you to our listeners for all the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages you've sent this year - the 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:

Garret Akerson on LinkedIn,

Ep. 144, The MIT Framework For Daily Media Buying Decisions

Episode 144

Monday, May 1, 2023 • Duration 23:35

Ep. 144, The MIT Framework For Daily Media Buying Decisions

If you spend any time in Ads Manager, this episode is for you. The CEO of the Smart Marketer Agency (Pepijn Hufen) is back on the show to share the framework he and his team use for their high-level clients. By the end of this episode, you will feel more confident when drawing conclusions and less daunted by the data. You'll learn the best metric for determining business health, how to handle Ads that have been running for less than 72 hours, and more!

"If you are a media buyer, you cannot look at Ads in a silo. You cannot look at Ads in isolation from the whole business. If you are an agency, you are responsible for understanding what is happening in your client's overall business." Pepijn Hufen

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 on 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

Pepijn Hufen, on Twitter, https://twitter.com/PepHufen on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/pep_hufen/?hl=en

More Episodes, https://smartmarketer.com/blog/?cat=podcasts.

Ep. 143, The 8 Immutable Laws Of Email Marketing, With John Grimshaw.

Episode 143

Monday, April 24, 2023 • Duration 22:21

How do you make email marketing work for you? Whether you're using chat GPT or not, these 8 principles have not changed!

"If you hold these eight laws in your mind, you are going to be better at email marketing than about 95% of businesses out there." John Grimshaw

Our host John Grimshaw has overseen the sending of half a million emails (so far)! In this flash back episode, he downloads his expertise and explains how applying this knowledge will give you the competitive edge you're looking for.

You can also find a full video of this on the Smart Marketer YouTube channel, which you can check out here, https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmartMarketer/featured.

PLUS, if you're ready to turn Email into a huge revenue channel for your brand, check out Train My Email Specialist, https://smartmarketer.com/train-my-email-specialist/.

Links:

John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/

Smart Marketer Courses https://smartmarketer.com/courses/

Train My Email Specialist, https://smartmarketer.com/train-my-email-specialist/

YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!

Thank you to our listeners for all the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages you've sent this year - the Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that.

Ep. 142, AI Won't Put You Out Of A Job (But Humans Who Embrace AI Might)!

Episode 142

Monday, April 17, 2023 • Duration 35:00

Today Molly Pittman talks to one of her favorite humans in the world, who happens to be AI Enthusiast Mike Rhodes, Founder of WebSavvy. He doesn't claim to be an expert, but he does know more than most and provides some excellent background information, context, and perspective that will help you feel more able to dive into Chat GPT, Mid Journey, and whatever comes next!

Listen for an optimistic take on what AI means for us, plus an overview of what's coming toward us (at Warp Speed). You'll be encouraged to dive into this rapidly evolving, game-changing technology with reverence and responsibility.

"Your job is to think about how your business could use this for good. How can we use this to empower people and to make us more human? That's the job right now". Mike Rhodes.

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

Mike Rhodes, https://au.linkedin.com/in/websavvy

Web Savvy, https://www.websavvy.com.au/

Molly Pittman,

Ep. 141, Email Marketing With Chat GPT? What You Need To Know

Episode 141

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 32:21

What does the data tell us? The Chat CPT hype train is extremely real, but what can this tool do for us as Marketers? Does it have what it takes to step in and help you with your Email Campaigns?

CMO of Smart Marketer John Grimshaw ran three Email split tests and shares some interesting data in this episode. So whether you are excited to figure out how to use this tool or a skeptic that's a little concerned, listen to this data-backed episode for helpful insights you can apply to your own campaigns.

YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS

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

John Grimshaw, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwgrimshaw/

Smart Marketer Courses https://smartmarketer.com/courses/

Train My Email Specialist, https://smartmarketer.com/train-my-email-specialist/

Ep. 140, From Kickstarter To 7 Figure E-Comm Business (An Entrepreneurs Story).

Episode 140

Monday, April 3, 2023 • Duration 34:04

If you have a demanding full-time job, you might feel that launching a side business is just too difficult. But Kate Matsudaira, the Founder of Ink and Volt, did just this and shares her success story with the CEO of the Smart Marketer Agency. Kate's journey showcases the power of community engagement for product development, knowing when to delegate, and some creative solutions to practical problems. Pepijn Hufen and Kate dive into the numbers, the thinking behind some of Ink and Volt's strategies, and what it's like to work with the Smart Marketer agency (Ink and Volt is a client).

YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS

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

Pepijn Hufen, https://www.linkedin.com/in/pepijnhufen/

The Smart Marketer Agency, https://smartmarketer.com/agency/.

Kate Matsudaira, https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemats

Ink and Volt, https://inkandvolt.com/

Ep. 139, What's Working Now (In Facebook Ads): The Wonders Of An ABO Campaign

Episode 139

Monday, March 27, 2023 • Duration 34:59

Our senior media buyer is back on the show to bring you up to speed on what's working now in Facebook Ads Manager. You can almost hear the media buying community worldwide as they scramble to get to this episode! You'll hear Smart Marketer CEO Molly Pittman talk with Dennis Paskalev about the trends, tips, and tweaks you need to employ to optimize your campaigns. Plus, don't skip the end of the episode, where they talk candidly about the work-life balance challenges (and solutions) that are as crucial for your success as the latest digital marketing strategies.

YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS

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

Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/

The Agency, https://smartmarketer.com/agency/.

Dennis Paskalev, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennispaskalev/

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