What is the Difference Between Marketing vs Branding? | Draye Redfern #social333podcast #12

In this sharp and insightful episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Draye Redfern, serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, to unpack the real difference between branding and marketing—and why confusing the two can cost your business big. 📈🎯

Draye brings clarity to the chaos by explaining how top-performing businesses use marketing to drive revenue, while branding sets the emotional foundation for trust and loyalty. Whether you're running a startup or scaling a seven-figure agency, this episode will give you the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed.

What you’ll learn:

✅ What a fractional CMO really does

✅ Marketing vs. branding—why both matter

✅ What works in the 2025 business landscape

✅ How to improve conversions through clarity

✅ The hidden power of consistency

✅ Real advice for aspiring influencers and entrepreneurs

Whether you're just starting out or scaling past 7 figures, this episode gives you the mental models and tactics you need to stand out and scale smartly.

📺 Watch it now and share with someone serious about growth.

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Draye Redfern

01:00 – What Is a Fractional CMO?

05:20 – Marketing vs. Branding

08:56 – What’s Working in 2025

12:45 – The Art of Conversion

18:39 – The Power of Consistency

18:57 – High-Net-Worth Rooms & Exclusive Circles

22:20 – Influencer Marketing Insights

25:22 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Draye

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