People remember stories, not facts—and that’s why your case studies might be your strongest marketing tool.

Leslie Blaize, freelance content strategist and case study expert at Blaize Communications, joins host Katie Cash to dig deep into the power of storytelling in AEC marketing. Together, they explore why a well-crafted client success story is more than a nice-to-have. It’s a bottom-of-the-funnel essential that helps position your firm as a trusted partner, even in unfamiliar markets. Leslie offers practical advice on how to interview clients, repurpose content across channels, and work smarter with technical teams.

By centering your clients in the narrative and connecting strategy to storytelling, your case studies can build trust, showcase results, and win more work.

Tune in for tips that will sharpen your proposals and energize your marketing efforts.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• AEC marketing
• case studies
• client success stories
• proposal development
• storytelling in AEC
• procurement strategy

Connect with Leslie Blaize, CPSM, Blaize Communications:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/freelance-writer-architecture-engineering-construction/

Website- https://blaizecommunications.com/

Connect with Katie: https://smartegies.com/

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Trust is no longer earned at the table; it’s built far before the meeting begins.

Marcus Sheridan joins Katie Cash to unpack how AEC firms can grow their business by becoming radically transparent and strategically human in their content. From overcoming outdated marketing norms to building trust through cost education, video, and self-service tools, Marcus lays out the new blueprint for becoming a known and trusted brand in a skeptical B2B world.

By shifting focus from "we" language to "you" language, and by daring to answer the questions clients are already asking online, firms can stand out in crowded proposals, win hearts before the shortlist, and future-proof their growth strategies.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• AEC marketing
• content marketing
• B2B trust
• sales and marketing alignment
• digital transformation
• cost transparency
• buyer journey
• trust in construction industry
• thought leadership

Connect with Marcus Sheridan, Author:

Website:https://marcussheridan.com/

Endless Customers book: https://a.co/d/7T3ce91

Connect with Katie: https://smartegies.com/

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How do you build trust, attract top talent, and finally make your marketing hit home?

This time around, Katie’s chatting with Ethan Okovikas, Operations Manager at HGA, whose fashion background surprisingly led him into the world of AEC. They talk about how storytelling is at the heart of both industries. Ethan shares how firms can flex their influencer muscles with employee-generated content that feels real and relatable.

If you want your brand to connect on a deeper level, this one’s for you!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• storytelling
• user-generated content
• employee-generated content
• telling stories with design
• digital strategy
• content creation
• marketing strategy
• people behind the projects
• human touch
• brand stories

Connect with Ethan Olkovikas, Content Operations Manager, HGA:

Website: https://olkovikas.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eolkovikas/

Connect with Katie: https://smartegies.com/

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