Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels with conversion optimization—testing headlines, buttons, and pop-ups but still seeing underwhelming results? Do you know something’s not working on your site, but have no clear direction on what to fix or why? Enter emotional targeting is a science-backed approach that transforms your marketing by tapping into how real people make decisions. To learn a step-by-step framework to start using emotional targeting in your marketing, I interview Talia Wolf.

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Have you ever published content that felt well-written, strategic—even inspired—only to watch it disappear into the void without traction? Or wondered why your competitors’ content sparks conversation and loyalty while yours struggles to connect? The solution isn’t just better headlines or trendier formats—it’s humanization. To discover five critical reasons marketing content fails today, and learn practical, research-backed fixes for each one, I interview Scott Murray.

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Are you finding it harder to earn your audience’s trust in a world where skepticism runs high? Do your marketing efforts feel less effective as buyers take longer to make decisions and seem more resistant to traditional tactics? To learn three core principles for building trust that lasts: focusing on context over content, using conversations instead of full automation, and prioritizing time-saving transformations over bloated value stacks., I interview Alex Cattoni.

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Ever feel like your brand’s messaging isn’t quite landing, despite detailed personas and sharp creative? Or wonder why some customers churn while others become lifelong evangelists, even sporting your logo proudly? Identity marketing flips the traditional approach by focusing not on how your brand looks to others, but on how customers see themselves. To learn the four key stages of identity marketing: how to find, validate, name, and activate your customer’s core identity themes, I interview Veronica Romney.

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Have you ever poured hours into a YouTube video that racked up views but barely moved the needle on sales? Or maybe you’ve wondered why some marketers keep generating leads and revenue from videos they made years ago, while yours fade into the digital void? The difference isn’t luck or timing—it’s structure. Strategic scripting, built on psychological triggers, transforms YouTube videos from passive content into active sales engines. To learn how to apply the YouTube Sales Scripting Framework, I interview Salma Jafri.

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Are you struggling to create marketing content that not only resonates but drives real business results? Wondering how to transform customer wins into compelling proof that influences buyers at every stage of their journey? Customer stories are one of the most versatile and high-impact marketing assets available to marketers. To discover a proven framework for turning a single customer interview into a complete, multi-format content campaign — helping you attract leads, close deals, and strengthen client relationships with authentic, trust-building narratives, I interview Joel Klettke.

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Are you struggling to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace? Wondering how to leverage your expertise to generate more leads and sales for your business? To discover how to build and monetize a personal brand that creates exposure, generates qualified leads, and drives sales through authentic relationship building, I interview Rory Vaden.

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Are you struggling to position your product as essential rather than optional? Wondering why your marketing tactics aren’t converting like they used to? Messaging strategy—not marketing tricks—is what separates forgettable products from must-haves. To learn how to craft a sustainable messaging strategy that makes your product irresistible by addressing real customer needs, I interview Katelyn Bourgoin.

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