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In this episode of The Bathroom Break series, hosts Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray share smart, ethical ways to analyze competitors’ marketing strategies. They break down free tools and real tactics you can use today—without ever copying your rivals.
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Best Moments:
(01:29) Understanding how to reverse engineer competitors' marketing strategies
(01:53) Identifying different types of competitors: direct, category, and attention stealers
(02:45) Using SparkToro to discover hidden influencers your audience follows
(03:41) How to determine what email platform competitors are using ([email protected])
(04:15) Leveraging ChatGPT to analyze marketing strategies on different websites
(04:43) Using BuiltWith to see competitors' tech stacks and website tools
(05:14) Analyzing successful ads with Meta Ad Library
(06:05) Exploring competitor keywords and ads with SpyFu
(06:28) Experiencing competitors' marketing funnels firsthand
(07:40) Brief discussion about living in Miami and dealing with hurricanes and heat
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In this episode of The Bathroom Break series, hosts Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray share smart, ethical ways to analyze competitors’ marketing strategies. They break down free tools and real tactics you can use today—without ever copying your rivals.
=================================================
Best Moments:
(01:29) Understanding how to reverse engineer competitors' marketing strategies
(01:53) Identifying different types of competitors: direct, category, and attention stealers
(02:45) Using SparkToro to discover hidden influencers your audience follows
(03:41) How to determine what email platform competitors are using ([email protected])
(04:15) Leveraging ChatGPT to analyze marketing strategies on different websites
(04:43) Using BuiltWith to see competitors' tech stacks and website tools
(05:14) Analyzing successful ads with Meta Ad Library
(06:05) Exploring competitor keywords and ads with SpyFu
(06:28) Experiencing competitors' marketing funnels firsthand
(07:40) Brief discussion about living in Miami and dealing with hurricanes and heat
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Check out our 100%Â FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->
EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025
Register HERE:Â https://www.eventastic.com/Registration
Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!
Register here:Â www.GuruConference.com
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Check out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelson
Check out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelson
Check Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/
=================================================
AND don’t miss out on this awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hit!
Marigold:Â Should I Switch Email Platforms? 5 Truths & Myths!
6/24 11am – 12pm ET.
Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7325947932031991808/comments/
=================================================
MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!
Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.
Podcast & GURU listeners:Â 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).
Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma

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