Beyond Marketing

Beyond Marketing

By Jim RodinBusinessMarketing
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Beyond Marketing episodes

  • 32. Why B2B Ads don't work?

    Most B2B companies run ads expecting leads… and end up disappointed.

    In this episode, I break down why B2B advertising doesn’t work the way people think - and why it’s not actually the ads that are the problem.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why B2B buying decisions are completely different from B2C
    • Why no one buys high-ticket services from a single ad
    • The real role of advertising in B2B
    • How to use ads to support sales instead of replacing it
    • What actually drives deals: relationships, trust, and conversations

    If you’ve ever felt like your campaigns are attracting the wrong people or not converting at all - this episode will give you a completely different perspective.

    12 min
  • 31. The marketing triangle

    Most people think marketing is about tactics — but we’ve found it usually comes down to something much simpler.

    In this episode, we explore the idea of the “marketing triangle” and why time, money, and knowledge are the three variables that quietly shape every result. We talk about what happens when one of them is missing, why throwing money at marketing can backfire, and how to make smarter decisions depending on where you are.

    It’s a practical way to rethink how you approach growth — without illusions or shortcuts. Tune in if you’ve ever felt like marketing should be working… but isn’t.

    9 min
  • 30. Why putting SEO on pause is a bad idea?

    It’s tempting to hit pause — especially when budgets get tight and results don’t feel immediate.

    In this episode, we unpack why stopping SEO isn’t just a break, but often a step backwards. We talk about how visibility really works, why consistency quietly compounds over time, and what actually happens when you disappear while your competitors keep going. We also explore smarter ways to scale down without losing everything you’ve built.

    Tune in if you’ve ever wondered whether “just a short pause” is really that harmless.

    9 min
  • 29. What's a Landing Page and why is it important?

    We often assume that when campaigns don’t work, the problem is in the ads. But more often, the real issue starts after the click.

    In this episode, we talk about why landing pages quietly kill conversions — and how small mismatches, friction, and unclear paths to action cost you real money. We explore what actually makes people take action once they land, and why “pretty ads” won’t save a broken experience.

    Tune in if you’ve ever wondered why good traffic doesn’t turn into results.

    10 min
  • 28. Why every website needs an FAQ section and how to do it right?

    Most companies treat the FAQ section like a boring afterthought — something purely informational that sits quietly at the bottom of a page. But when we look closer, it turns out this simple section can have a real impact on sales, trust, and even how visible your brand is in search and AI tools.

    In this episode, we talk about why unanswered questions are often the real reason people don’t buy, and how a well-designed FAQ can remove the final layer of doubt. We also explore how FAQs are becoming increasingly important in the age of AI-driven search.

    Tune in if you’ve ever underestimated the power of a simple question.

    9 min
  • 27. Gender marketing

    Gender marketing sounds simple — until you look at how people actually make decisions.

    In this episode, we explore where gender-based strategies still make sense, where they become risky, and why rigid divisions often miss how buying decisions really happen. We talk about emotions, functionality, multiple decision-makers, and the thin line between insight and stereotype. If you’ve ever wondered whether gender targeting helps your brand or quietly limits it, this conversation is for you.

    Let us know what you think — especially if you’ve wrestled with this in your own campaigns.

    13 min
  • 26. The future of marketing agencies

    Marketing agencies as we know them were built for a very different world — one where most work had to be done manually, by large teams, over long timelines.

    In this episode, we explore how AI is quietly reshaping not just tools and workflows, but the entire idea of what an agency actually is. We talk about the shift from service providers to problem-solving teams, why smaller, more flexible setups may win, and what skills will matter when execution is no longer the bottleneck.

    Tune in if you’re wondering what’s left of “marketing” when almost everything can be automated — and what comes next.

    7 min
  • 25. Scandinavian business principles

    What if great leadership starts with the idea that you’re not special? In this episode, we explore the Scandinavian concept of Janteloven and how its principles of humility, equality, and quiet responsibility shape the way teams communicate, make decisions, and build trust.

    We reflect on how this mindset clashes with hustle culture and personal branding — and where it might actually offer a healthier, more sustainable approach to work. Tune in if you’ve ever felt that strong culture matters more than loud confidence.

    12 min
  • 24. B2B marketing: how it's different from B2C

    Some marketing works instantly. Other marketing takes months to even begin.

    In this episode, we explore why B2B and B2C operate in completely different worlds — from trust and long-term relationships to attention, entertainment, and fast decisions. We reflect on why so many campaigns fail simply because the strategy doesn’t match the reality of the buyer.

    Tune in if you’ve ever felt that “good marketing” still wasn’t getting the right results.

    8 min
  • 23. Is it worth to target executives in online campaigns?

    Everyone says their target audience is the CEO — but that’s rarely how buying decisions actually happen.

    In this episode, we explore who really drives B2B choices inside companies, why executive-focused campaigns often burn budget, and when targeting the top actually makes sense. We talk about internal champions, real decision dynamics, and the quiet role of teams that shape outcomes long before a CEO gets involved.

    Tune in if you’ve ever wondered why “perfectly targeted” campaigns still miss the mark.

    10 min

About Beyond Marketing

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Welcome to "Beyond Marketing," a podcast where we break free from the ordinary and dive headfirst into the extraordinary world of marketing. If you're as weary as I am of the same old marketing jargon and predictable strategies, then this podcast is your escape hatch into the wild, uncharted territories of creativity.