Most companies have no idea how much they should be spending on marketing-- and you are probably also making a major spending mistake. This episode is completely focused on how to create a strategic marketing budget and how to create marketing goals and benchmarks for success. No matter where your business is, this podcast has key insights you can learn from.

0:00 - Marketing Budget Allocation
3:12 - Brand Launch and Marketing Budget
9:28 - Marketing Strategy for Small Businesses
16:42 - Marketing Budget Strategy
22:09 - Strategic Marketing Investment

In this episode, Camille and Allister discuss the relevance of Google AdWords for small businesses. They explore the challenges faced by smaller businesses in competing with larger competitors and the potential limitations of Google AdWords in generating ROI, as well as the role of SEO in search positioning. Is it possible to leverage the benefits of Google's other platforms without paying for ads, or is Google's entire platform a giant money sink?

In this episode, Camille Moore and Phillip Millar dive into the dumpster fire of Quiznos’ marketing. If you haven’t seen the resurgence of Quiznos' "Sponge Monkeys" marketing campaign, you must stop what you’re doing and Google it now. Join us in dissecting Quiznos' marketing choices, from branding missteps to potential avenues for improvement. Don't miss the intriguing discussion on how Quiznos could stand out in the competitive fast-food industry.

In todays episode, Camille Moore breaks down Bucee’s, the world’s most interesting gas station. In this case study learn why good branding is more than just a logo; It’s about creating a great experience. This episode is great for those who own or market for a businesses in industries typically described as ‘boring’. Tune in to learn more about Bucees and learn how you can stand out from the competition and win.

In this episode, Camille and Phillip breakdown the viral "Korean Color Analysis" service that they experienced in Seoul at the top location in the World that services all of the stars. Color Anaylsis has exploded in popularity on social media and is all the rage on TikTok. Is it just a fad or is color analysis mission critical to nailing your personal brand? Learn about the process, science and entire experience. The best part— it's not just for women! Camille dives into Phillip's results and the impact it made on his buying decisions moving forward. Don't miss this fantastic podcast and learn more about the world of Korean Color Analysis!

In this episode, Camille gives the 411 on her experience with beauty treatments in Korea. She explains why Korea is the leader in the beauty industry and why their approach is so unique and different from the West. Camille worked with one of the top medical spas in Korea, Shinebeam Gangnam, a Korean medical spa known for being a leader in the Korean beauty space. Camille highlights the difference in treatment approaches and the price point in Korea, and how interesting it was to work with a fully Korean spa that services western clientele with an English translator. She also discusses the clinical setting of Korean clinics and the focus on the clinic rather than the doctor. Listen to the full episode to learn about the full experience.

In this episode, Camille Moore and Phillip Millar do a deep dive into Aesop— a luxury soap brand. Aesop is a master class for marketing minimalism, strong brand experience and great design. See what your brand can learn from this case study 🧼

This week, we do a deep dive into one of Korea's most interesting brands. Gentle Monster is quietly tearing down marketing and branding norms with its dynamic approach to messaging. Everything about the Brand employs attention-grabbing strategies you simply cannot look away from. Camille and Phillip were on site to experience the brand firsthand and share their insights. Pay attention if you don't know who Gentle Monster is, you will very soon as they are an emerging and trend setting brand powerhouse!

Are you the best at what you do? You probably have bad marketing.. this is your sign to invest in your own brand!

If you have a strong personal brand in your local market, you can actually make money doing this.