The Financial Gravity Podcast

Episode 80: Duane Brown — Data, an Important Asset


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Duane Brown is the founder of TakeSomeRisk.com, a digital marketing company with a focus on using data analytics as a driver of marketing and strategy decision. Duane has extensive experience in different countries where he has lived and worked, allowing him to understand the subtle differences across cultures. On this episode, he discusses his journey in his industry, as well as the insights he has gained from traveling the world. Duane also has some powerful messages to share, so be sure to tune in to find out more!

 

Key Takeaways:

[:19] John introduces his guest for this episode — Duane Brown.

[1:32] Duane has traveled all over the world. Why did he do that, and what has he learned from it?

[4:41] John highlights his key takeaways from Duane's experience.

[5:22] What did Duane learn about how businesses are handled in other parts of the world?

[8:32] How did Duane's experiences translate into how he viewed his own country, Canada, and the subtle differences within it?

[10:44] What does Duane do? He and John discuss how data analytics factors into digital marketing.

[16:25] How did Duane get into the marketing business, specifically in relation to analytics?

[21:07] What is Duane's superpower?

[22:45] What is Duane's kryptonite?

[27:02] What has Duane learned about accounting and taxes as he has tried to grow his business?

[31:22] John and Duane delve into the importance of making decisions based on the numbers, rather than just winging it.

[32:50] Where is the world on the digital aspect, and where does Duane see it going?

[37:09] If someone is touting something that worked four years ago in the digital space, that's ancient history. Duane elaborates.

[39:55] Duane shares some thoughts about how data informs the decision making process.

[41:25] Duane's company also offers account audit services. How does that work?

[44:03] What app or technology does Duane use on a day-to-day basis that has had an impact on his life?

 

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Duane Brown on Twitter

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