Imperfect Marketing
Join Kendra Corman and her guests as they provide small business owners and solopreneurs actionable tips and insights about how to do more effective and efficient marketing that drives results.
Episodes
329 episodes
329: How Do You Turn Podcast Listeners Into Paying Clients?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Virginia Elder, podcast strategist and founder of a podcasting-for-business agency. We talk about how podcasting builds trust, drives leads, and becomes a powerful growth tool—wit...
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Episode 329
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32:32
328: Why Pick Just One? Lessons from the Classroom on Integrated Marketing
In this episode, Kendra Corman shares a powerful classroom story that turned into a real-world lesson on integrated marketing communications. What started as a nonprofit fundraising case study became a master class—taught by her students—on how...
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Episode 328
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12:19
327: How Much Should Small Businesses Spend on Marketing?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Danielle Hayden, founder of Kickstart Accounting, to talk about healthy business spending—and how investing in the right places can actually improve your profitability (ins...
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Episode 327
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28:44
326: How to Balance Marketing Tech and Authenticity
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman sits down with Audrey “Tech Diva” Wiggins—an early tech adopter with deep marketing instincts—to talk about how entrepreneurs can use technology without losing the hum...
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Episode 326
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28:08
AI Work Slop And How To Stop It
Work Slop: Why AI Shortcuts Are Costing Teams More Than They SaveEver get an email, doc, or deck from someone and instantly think, “This is… not it”? In this episode, we’re digging into the rise of work slop—the vague, mess...
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Episode 325
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25:00
My Word of the Year for 2026 is No
In this New Year’s episode, Kendra Corman gets candid about why she’s heading into 2026 tired, excited… and fiercely committed to one word: no. After a 2025 defined by “forge” (building, growing, expanding), a family crisis and an overlo...
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Episode 324
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18:40
Stop Tracking These Marketing Metrics (They're Costing You Money!)
Why Vanity Metrics Are So TemptingClicks, impressions, and giant top-line numbers feel good—and they’re easy to measure. Anthony explains that brands and agencies often lean on these because they make progress look “sexy” in a dec...
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Turn Words Into Wealth: The Neuroscience of Marketing That Actually Works
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Aurora Winter—media coach, author, and neuroscience-driven marketing expert—to explore how the brain actually processes messages and why that matters for selling, storytelling, an...
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Episode 322
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27:54
How Is AI Changing Local SEO and Google Maps Rankings?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Joshua Thompson, a local SEO specialist with more than a decade of experience helping businesses show up where it matters most: in Google’s local search results and Goog...
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Episode 321
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27:27
Why Your Social Posts Aren't Filling Your Events (And What Actually Will)
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman dives into a common challenge many businesses face—getting people to actually register for events. From galas to webinars, it’s easy to assume that a few social posts wi...
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Episode 320
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9:27
What's the Secret to Sustainable Growth Without Burnout?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter — marketing professor, wellness advocate, and TEDx speaker — to explore how intentional, bite-sized actions can help entrepreneurs and p...
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Episode 319
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27:20
What's the Secret to Using AI Without Getting Overwhelmed?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman sits down with Nathalie Doremieux, co-founder of a family-run tech and e-learning business, to discuss how artificial intelligence can help accelerate business re...
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Episode 318
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24:02
How Can AI Scale Innovation 10x Faster in Your Business?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman sits down with Amir Elion, founder of Think Big Leaders and a global expert on innovation and AI strategy. Together, they unpack how artificial intell...
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Episode 317
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24:17
You Can't AI Your Way Out of Not Knowing Your Audience
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman tackles one of her biggest marketing pet peeves — believing that artificial intelligence can replace truly knowing your audience. With AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and...
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Episode 316
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14:42
What Marketing Foundation Do You Need Before You Launch?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman sits down with Berlyn, founder of Planted Marketing and creator of The Greenhouse community, to explore what it truly takes to build a strong and su...
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Episode 315
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22:59
How Do You Turn Podcast Visibility Into Profit?
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Shayna Davis, host of The Influence Economy, to talk about why podcasting is more than just a visibility tool—it’s a powerful way to position yourself, land bigger...
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Episode 314
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29:41
313: Stop Using AI Wrong: Strategy First, Then Technology
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to dive deep into the connection between business strategy, marketing execution, and the evolving role of AI.Sara shares her journey f...
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Episode 313
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28:46
312: Why You Don't Need More Leads (Do This Instead)
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman dives into a common challenge many business owners face: the constant pursuit of new leads at the expense of nurturing existing relationships. Drawing from multiple client expe...
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Episode 312
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18:48
Why Podcast Ads Work Better Than Facebook & Google Ads
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Eric Smith, President & COO of Incremental Media, to explore the world of podcast advertising and how businesses can leverage it effectively.Eric shares his journey fro...
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Episode 311
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23:09
How to Build a Lean Marketing Team That Actually Works
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Alex Love—VP of Marketing and Communications, adjunct professor, and co-host of the podcast Mastering the Art of Failing. We dive into her unexpected journey into marketi...
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Episode 310
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27:08
Why You Should Email 3x Per Week (Email Expert Shares)
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Zack Zeller, an expert in email marketing, AI, and copywriting. We dive into the evolving role of email as a marketing powerhouse—why it’s still one of the most effective s...
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Episode 309
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29:43
308: From 2 Days to 20 Minutes: My AI Presentation Workflow That Actually Works
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I share how I cut presentation prep time from two days to just twenty minutes by leveraging AI tools and workflows. What used to feel overwhelming and time-consuming has become streamlined, consi...
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Episode 308
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18:24
"Why 'When' Converts Better Than 'If' in Marketing
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Nikki Rausch, sales strategist, coach, and master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). We explore how understanding communication at a deeper level can transform th...
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Episode 307
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31:01
The 4As That Help Businesses Survive Digital Marketing Changes
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Melih Oztalay, a veteran marketer and CEO of a 38-year-old digital agency based in Michigan. With roots going back to the earliest days of the internet, Melih brings a seasoned pe...
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Episode 306
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26:24
Why Your CRM Implementation is Failing (Start with Goals, Not Tech)
In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman welcomes Paul Schmidt, a digital marketing strategist and CRM optimization expert from SmartBug Media. Paul brings a unique perspective to the conversation, having transitioned...
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Episode 305
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