Fellow small business owners! If you are looking to up your organic marketing game, then THIS is the episode for you.

This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing organic marketing, what it is and what tools we suggest you use for your organic marketing strategies.

Let us know in the comments which tool is your favorite!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

04:48 Marketing HOT TAKE: Organic Marketing is NOT Free

08:10 What Is Organic Marketing?

13:36 Google Tools for Organic Marketing

22:45 Why Social Media is THE Organic Marketing Tool

26:13 Canva Updates and Changes

32:19 Email Marketing

38:20 Opus Clip

40:00 Stock Image Options for Organic Marketing

41:48 SEM Rush (free version)

43:27 AI Marketing Tools for Organic Marketing

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

3 AI Tools We LOVE: https://youtu.be/wSTGEsxuEog 

5 Must Have Tools for Small Businesses: https://youtu.be/Nj5NSzTlmTI 

Google Opal & Notebook LM: https://youtu.be/Bas7V8ltQ_4 

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Ready to host your small business’s ribbon cutting but not sure where to start? This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) marketing podcast, Vivian and I are going over what happens at a ribbon cutting and how to prepare for hosting this type of event.

Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, and leaving us a review!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

02:50 Marketing HOT TAKE: Ribbon cuttings are NOT just for grand openings

08:40 Pre ribbon cutting prep

20:03 Day of happenings at a ribbon cutting 

27:30 Post ribbon cutting activities

33:37 TLDL; What happens at a ribbon cutting and how small businesses can prepare

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Why Every Small Business Needs a Ribbon Cutting: https://youtu.be/KhmDQcFwRAA?si=wU4eLdTjGOnzykJa 

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This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) marketing podcast, Vivian and I are explaining how networking can help your small business with visibility, opportunities, credibility, and more. We discuss what is considered networking, the benefits, and effective strategies for successful networking. 

Relationships can be lifelines and resources, networking is how you grow and nurture your relationships.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

02:43 Networking is Under Utilized

04:43 Classifying Networking

08:58 Benefits of Networking

19:07 Effective Networking Strategies

29:06 TLDL; Why Networking IS Worth Your Time

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Your Small Business's Essential Guide to Unique Value Proposition: https://youtu.be/x95aTv37HOQ 

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This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) marketing podcast, Vivian and I are talking about another common marketing acronym, UVP, or unique value proposition. We discuss what exactly UVP is, how it can HELP your small business’s marketing, and how to identify your unique value proposition. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

00:56 Understanding Unique Value Proposition (UVP)

12:00 How UVP Influences Marketing Strategy

18:25 Steps to Identify Your UVP

27:30 TLDL; Understanding UVP and How It Can Help Your Marketing

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Social media marketing can be difficult to stay on top of, especially due to the constant changes and updates across platforms.

This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are sharing recent social media updates across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. These updates are as of April 2026.

Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, and leaving us a review!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

05:22 Marketing HOT TAKE - Your Small Business NEEDS to be on social media

08:17 Meta’s Creator Marketplace

11:17 Facebook Updates

22:56 Instagram Updates

34:29 TikTok Updates

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Meta Verified: Is It Worth It For Your Small Business? https://youtu.be/R0-Lskcj60Q 

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Want to tap into your small business’s lore? Wondering what lore is? 

This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are explaining what lore marketing is and how small businesses can use it to their advantage, connecting with customers and fostering loyalty.

Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, and leaving us a review!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

02:05 What Is Lore?

08:16 The Role of Audience in Lore Marketing

13:31 Examples of Lore in Action

23:12 Practical Applications of Lore Marketing

33:32 TLDL; What Is Lore Marketing and How Can Small Businesses Use It

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

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Most small business owners struggle with perfectionism—waiting for everything to be "just right" before they post, promote, or even start marketing. But what if your pursuit of perfection is actually holding your business back more than you realize?

This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are uncovering how perfectionism in marketing leads to paralysis, missed opportunities, and the myth that your content has to be flawless to succeed.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

04:44 Marketing Hot Take: Big Brands Are BAD At Meme Marketing

08:59 Understanding Perfectionism and Its Impact 

15:25 The Consequences of Perfectionism

24:12 Authenticity vs. Perfectionism

34:20 High Quality Content vs. Perfectionism

36:35 TLDL; Perfectionism in Small Business Marketing

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This week on the S.O.B. Marketing podcast we are discussing Google's new Search Generative Experience (SGE).

Google is changing the way we search, which means businesses are going to have to change the way they do keyword marketing, SEO, and build their website in general.

Don't worry! We have tips to help get a head start on prepping for SGE.

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Free Training - 3 BIGGEST mistakes small business owners make at events, craft fairs & pop-ups: https://seasonedmarketer.kartra.com/page/free-training

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This week on the podcast we are talking about the Facebook Ads Library (also known as the Meta Ads Library). This is a FREE RESOURCE for browsing currently active social media ads. If you do NOT know about this searchable database, make sure you watch this episode and share it with other small business owners!

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Free Training - 3 BIGGEST mistakes small business owners make at events, craft fairs & pop-ups: https://seasonedmarketer.kartra.com/page/free-training  

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This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the critical differences between short-term and long-term marketing strategies, why they matter, and how they can help you achieve sustainable growth and customer loyalty.

Marketing HOT TAKE: Marketing strategies are versatile and can be both long-term and/or short-term, based on your goals. Disagree? Let’s talk about it in the comments!

Want to support this podcast? You can do so at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing OR by liking, subscribing, following, and leaving us a review!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction (Please Leave us a Review)

03:20 Marketing HOT TAKE: Marketing Strategies Can Be Short-Term AND Long-Term

04:36 Defining Short-Term Marketing

10:57 Understanding Long-Term Marketing

15:11 Gardening Analogy: Short vs Long-Term

19:42 The Importance of Balancing Both Strategies

23:30 TLDL - Understanding Short-Term vs Long-Term Marketing

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

SEO Changes in 2026: New SEO Terms You Need to Know: https://youtu.be/iPVlLja8b58?si=azs3jrJiW6zhL3cB 

How to Build a Marketing Budget You’ll ACTUALLY Use in 2026: https://youtu.be/yvmE4e4FyRw?si=dq7OFRekXxG0A9Yh 

How to Build a Marketing Plan You’ll ACTUALLY Use in 2026: https://youtu.be/4aZtxHBBBxE?si=KO7vqSOoJFhZShb4 

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