Welcome to Sales & Cigars, the sales podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. In this episode of Sales and Cigars, host Walter Crosby chats with Sarah Nay of Duct Tape Marketing. Sara shares her unique approach to marketing, emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurs taking accountability and owning their marketing efforts. With over a decade at Duct Tape Marketing and now in the CEO role, Sarah discusses their two-fold business model—direct marketing strategies for small business clients and training marketing agencies and consultants. 

They highlight the importance of strategy before technology, especially in the age of AI, and provide practical advice on integrating AI to enhance sales and marketing efforts. Sara also shares her entrepreneurial journey, her newly envisioned anti-marketing agency model, and details about her upcoming book 'Unchained: Breaking Free from Broken Marketing Models.' Lastly, she dives into the valuable role of curiosity and effective communication in sales.

Key Topics: 

Sales Strategies and Introversion The Importance of Listening in Sales Strategy Before Tactics and Technology Leveraging AI in Marketing and Sales Teaching Teams to Use AI Effectively Pricing Transparency and Customer Engagement

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